Casa MZ16 reimagines a central Valencia, Spain apartment as a warm, precise interior by Estudio Calma. The studio responds to clients who asked for light, calm and an easy everyday rhythm, using color, furnishings and subtle work rather than heavy construction. Each room reads as a measured composition, yet the home stays relaxed and open to the Mediterranean daylight that pours in from terrace and windows.
Fanos Guesthouse sets four semi-autonomous apartments on a Cycladic hillside in Greece, a residential complex by A SOUL shaped by wind, light, and water. The project balances private suites and shared terraces so guests split their days between shaded outdoor rooms, a south-facing pool, and calm interiors. Small gestures in plan and material tune the complex to the climate while keeping the experience relaxed and legible.
Casa Ona anchors a layered renovation by Paloma Bau Studio in Valencia, Spain, reworking a 1925 fishing house in the historic Cabanyal district. The project refines a once dark, partitioned dwelling into a coastal home where sand-toned floors, surf-ready storage, and Mediterranean textures echo the owner’s seafaring roots. Every room now orients daily life toward the nearby water and the memory of the neighborhood’s working past.
METT Barcelona occupies the historic Gran Hotel La Florida above Barcelona, Spain, where Kokaistudios reworks interiors for a renewed hilltop hotel. The project turns a once-fragmented landmark into a Mediterranean-inflected retreat, balancing restored ceilings and balustrades with new wood-and-fabric elements across public rooms, wellness zones, and guestrooms. Old grandeur stays present, yet the atmosphere now leans toward calm hospitality suited to contemporary travelers.
Casa RF anchors a new country house in Salve, Italy, where the Ionian breeze meets dry-stone walls. Designed by Valentina Soncini, the home reimagines the traditional Liama Salentina as a calm retreat for an owner who returns south whenever she can. Earthy interiors, a pool edged in local stone, and a pergola aimed toward sunset turn this rural plot of former olive fields into an easygoing Mediterranean escape.
Riviera Apartment sits above the beach in Bertioga, Brazil, where Marina Salles shapes a coastal home around soft light, sand tones, and unbroken sea views. This apartment unfolds as a relaxed retreat, balancing Brazilian authenticity with a gentle Mediterranean mood for a couple who wanted comfort and practicality without losing the warmth of a lived-in seaside address.
Melissa Villas is a hotel set among olive groves outside Chania, Greece, shaped by designer Evi Kotsou as a bright, low-slung retreat. Stone walls, timber balconies, and long terraces gather around the pools, while generous glazing pulls the Cretan light deep into the interiors. Inside, a warm neutral palette, woven textures, and tailored furniture frame an easy rhythm between shaded outdoor decks and quietly composed rooms.
Maja Coffee Shop lands on a busy corner in Volos, Greece, as a compact specialty bar by Lab4 Architects. The 2025 coffee shop uses a clear palette and measured detailing to create a calm pause in the city. White frames, oak warmth, and lemon-yellow cues set an extroverted mood that meets the sidewalk without losing focus.
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