Set within a dense pinewood landscape in Sintra, Portugal, the Pinewood Villa refresh was led by João Tiago Aguiar in 2025. The refurbishment aimed to cultivate a deeper relationship with nature and light while employing a design style characterized by clarity, restraint, and timelessness. The architecture and interiors reflect a project philosophy that aspires to be grounded in quiet architecture, where the precision of each gesture builds a lasting relationship between space, use, and context.
Raphael’s Refugium is an apartment located in Graz, Austria, designed by LOVE architecture and urbanism in 2025. This distinctive space, previously an office loft, was envisioned as a hybrid concept for a young art dealer, seamlessly integrating living and gallery elements through high ceilings, sculptural furniture, and fluid interior arrangements, blurring the lines between functionality and artistic expression.
This residential interior was designed for a young family in a newly built two-storey house with soaring ceilings and open-plan geometry by Anna Sukhaia in the United Kingdom. The key idea was to balance the impressive scale with warmth, intimacy, and precise functional zoning- while preserving the verticality of the space as a dominant feature.
Located in Merano, Italy, House T2 exemplifies contemporary design through its thoughtful renovation by Monovolume Architecture + Design. Designed in 2024, the house emphasizes spaces that harmoniously connect the interior and exterior, creating a bright and comfortable atmosphere. The interiors showcase a light and natural color palette, with oak parquet flooring adding warmth, complemented by custom-made oak furniture throughout the residence.
River of Life is a house designed by Sandbox Studio in Sydney in 2023. Nestled into Curl Curl, it celebrates an “open and connected modern liveability”. It balances double-pitched forms with the surrounding vernacular while presenting its own distinctive identity through material choices governed by a “sustainable spirit” and dedication to timeless design that honors the landscape.
