Casa A is an apartment by Pierattelli Architetture in Florence, Italy, set inside the nineteenth‑century Palazzo Stefanelli. Within this storied envelope, the studio completes a full interior restyling that honors historic craft while asserting a clear contemporary voice. The result is a luminous home arranged around a sociable living room, with refined finishes, calibrated color, and a measured collection of Italian furnishings guiding the mood and daily rhythm.
Tintorum stands in Klausen, Italy, where Stefan Gamper Architecture reworks a 15th-century poorhouse into four pared-back apartments. The project keeps the building’s gravitas while drawing in daylight and calm, reading as both restoration and reinvention. Inside, old stone and timber hold company with glass, steel, and larch, creating a measured conversation between eras.
Situated in Milan, Italy, Apt. Pisacane features a renovation of a 1904 apartment by Valencia Biscottini. The designer introduced a contemporary style while preserving original details, such as elaborate ceiling frames and opulent hardwood floors, as well as restoring windows. The approximately 160-square-meter apartment now boasts a transformed central hallway emphasizing light and spatial flow, with colorful custom furniture creating a vibrant atmosphere in the historic shell.
In 2024, Sara Gelibter Architecte reimagined Felsenburg, a historic house in Biel-Bienne, Switzerland, originally constructed around 1860. An urgent roof renovation served as the catalyst, leading to a design featuring corrugated fiber cement panels and exposed wooden structures.
The project prioritizes economic and ecological considerations, showcasing a collaborative effort between architects and owners, resulting in a space that honors its historical heritage while embracing contemporary design elements.
The Avondale Residence in Houston’s historic Avondale neighborhood was renovated by HR Design Dept. The 1910 Craftsman house, once belonging to Texas Governor Ross Sterling, was restored to balance history with modern details. Enhancements include a second-floor skylight and scalloped wood screens, pairing with the owners’ antique Indian furniture collection.
Nong Studio Design Lab is an innovative office space located in Shanghai, China, designed by Nong Studio in 2023. This project artfully combines elements of history with contemporary design. The structure features a striking 4.5-meter high ceiling and preserves century-old materials, creating a vibrant and functional workspace that honors its rich past.
This stunning house in Montreal, Canada, designed by the talented team at Le Borgne Rizk Architecture, is a remarkable example of harmonizing old and new. Built in 1911, the beautiful red brick property with its delicate wood cornice had been trapped in the 80s, until the young family who purchased it sought to reconcile the interior and exterior. The resulting transformation opened up the ground floor, creating a seamless dialogue between the kitchen and dining room.
Situated in the heart of Paris’ prestigious Golden Triangle, Virtuose stands as a shining example of Haussmannian elegance, meticulously renovated by PDA architecture in 2025. This century-old office space, originally constructed in 1903, has undergone a transformative revitalization, blending its storied past with the functionality of the present. Through meticulous research and preservation, the design team has honored the building’s architectural heritage while adapting it to the modern needs of its occupants.
