Set within a historic house from the 1940s in Palermo, Casa Demetra reaps the rewards of a meticulous renovation by Italian studio PuccioCollodoro Architetti, which combines elegance, functionality and respect for history. The architects streamlined its two floors into one, conceiving the main spaces as a large open layout that promotes visual and functional continuity between rooms.
The Academy Highlands House is a restful haven nestled on a serene rise in Bellingham, WA, designed by Risa Boyer Architecture. This extraordinary house showcases a blend of natural materials and minimal furnishings to create a space where comfort and creativity harmonize. Striking a balance between contemporary architecture and its verdant surroundings, the property captures sweeping vistas of Whatcom Lake while offering residents plenty of space to unwind and relax.
This compact but stylish apartment in Brasília, Brazil, features the work of local studio BLOCO Arquitetos, who focused creativity on light-filled decor utilising reclaimed wood, exposed concrete and modern accessories. The home measures 68 m² (732 sq ft), and the considerable redevelopment included the removal of many of the home’s interior walls and the refitting of the apartment’s entire layout.
Meadow House Maasland is a renovation project by Dutch studio JURY!, aiming to enhance an existing dike house in Maasland, Netherlands, into a residence that meets modern living standards in comfort and sustainability. The structure retains the concrete basement while the upper structure is reconstructed, creating an open ground floor organised by one internal volume containing amenities, along with crafted detailing in a characteristically minimal style.
The Lake View Residence, situated in Austin, TX, showcases a tranquil fusion of nature with contemporary design. Finished in 2011 by designer Alterstudio Architecture, this house captures awe-inspiring views of the Colorado River alongside the charming Bright Leaf Preserve. The architectural intent signifies a serene partnership with the natural environment, enriched by a lush tapestry of age-old trees and a restrained focus on open spaces and serene interiors.
Located in Brescia, Italy, this apartment has been thoroughly redesigned by Flussocreativo Design Studio. Designed in 2019, this property features a refined and contemporary aesthetic achieved through a complete overhaul of the original architecture.
The project’s emphasis on vibrant blue-gray tones and functional solutions creates a harmonious blend of aesthetics and utility, making it a stunning example of modern interior architecture that resonates with elegance and sophistication.
Located in Cumbayá, Quito, Ecuador, House Between Gardens is a house designed in 2023 by TEC Taller EC. The design employs an interior-based visual logic, with a geometrically organized exterior that offsets four gardens that initiate a relationship with the interiors. The design balances natural lighting and cross ventilation, employing materiality that reflects the building’s internal programme and idealistic thought.
Attic Above Garden by RAD+ar is a renovated apartment located in Jakarta, Indonesia. The design features an open-plan layout, enhancing the fluidity of the space while maintaining privacy and a connection to the outdoor greenery. Traditional materials dominate the interior, creating a welcoming atmosphere, with a special focus on the existing birch plywood roof ceiling and enhancing the design through semi-geometry and movable elements added by the homeowners over time.
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