Set amidst the hilly terrain of Ghalat, Iran, Villa Alley exemplifies cutting-edge design by Dall Office. Finished in 2023, this residence fully utilizes its natural surroundings while addressing two core elements: internal arrangement and sync with nature. The scheme employs local stones, underscoring a link to the classic Iranian architectural approach, but enhances it for contemporary necessities. Villa Alley embodies a lifestyle in sync with its surroundings.
Reviving a historical treasure in Rennes, Project Perrin highlights the impressive renovation of a 160 m² house in Rennes, France. Designed by Juliette Derrien in 2023, this significant undertaking injects new energy into a 1930s construction and comes to fruition through a collaboration with architect Sophie Lambotte.
The project features a total transformation, an extension, and the elevation of a three-level urban dwelling.
BAAO combined deep colors, textured shapes, and marble accents to create a dramatic interior for this Boerum Hill townhouse. Designed to accommodate entertaining, the spaces include a curved sofa in the parlor and a marble-topped kitchen island. Unique touches like a gold painted relief and smoked glass sconces add character throughout the home. The primary suite features soft lavender gray plaster and stained oak elements, while outdoor areas are finished in travertine checkerboard.
Sawyer Retreat is a vacation house in Michigan, United States, designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects in 2024. It integrates into the native sand dune landscape with charred wood siding and panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Built on a lakeside bluff, it features two skewed wooden boxes over a concrete base.
Interior designer YOUSUPOVA has completed a house designed in 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Named Ascetic Approach, the project applies an “absolute minimalism” style across three floors, featuring spacious bedrooms, stylish living areas, and understated bathrooms that emphasize natural materials. Designed in a gray and beige palette, the home showcases careful zoning, built-in storage, and high-quality lighting, offering a cohesive flow from floor to floor.
François Leite combined Japanese and Portuguese influences in this single-story home and gallery in Porto, Portugal, designed with unique features. The design focuses on a harmonious coexistence of living spaces and a “patio” dominated by granite rock.
Pelio Estate is a family-owned boutique winery located in Monterey, California, designed by Hawkins Interiors. The space combines natural materials with vintage furnishings, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Katherine Charlton Design has reshaped a 1997-renovated Californian Bungalow in Melbourne. Known as Kew House, the redesign prioritizes functionality and warmth for a young family. The project included reconfiguring the floor plan to accommodate a main bedroom suite and living areas, removing outdated trims, and introducing black steel-framed windows. The design focuses on enhancing usability and storage within the existing structure, creating a harmonious and welcoming interior without expanding the home’s footprint.
