Chiara Armando has restored a historic house in Rethymno, Greece, originally designed as a courtyard, prioritising natural light and the original stone structure. The Secret Garden project features a Venetian-era portal, repurposed masonry, and an open-plan layout.
The White Rock house by Omar Gandhi Architects takes cues from camouflaged duck blinds and hunting cabins, perching above a steep, rocky incline in Nova Scotia, Canada, surrounded by farmland. The distinctively shaped observation structure features corten steel cladding and provides panoramic views of the Gaspereau River Valley.
Inside, smoked oak panels line the minimal interiors designed for rejuvenation, with carefully placed windows and Belgium linens creating a tranquil, blended relationship with the lush, forested surroundings.
The House Under Pines in Novigrad, Croatia, was designed by Konzola Arhitektura and completed in 2024. The vacation home and rental house feature elements of traditional Istrian architecture, such as a single-pitched roof, alongside modern features including strip windows.
OOOOX respected the architectural “soul” of Lanzarote during the centuries-old property refurbishment, adding white concrete floors and green tiled walls. OOOOKX relaid the layout over both storeys to create more beds for guests on the island in the Atlantic Ocean, during the renovation of Villa Amonita Lanzarote.
Studio Toggle has recently completed in 2024 a private villa called Rawda Radiance in Al Rawda, Kuwait. Elevated on a travertine plinth, the villa features white plaster, stone cladding, and louvres for privacy and sun protection. The design includes an integrated swimming pool visible from all public areas, enhancing the home’s microclimate and ambiance.
Inside, travertine floors, wood accents, and strategically placed lighting create a warm, minimalist atmosphere. Balconies and compact planning maximize natural light and space efficiency.
The design studio Space is Around Us has reimagined a compact apartment in Pangrati, Athens. Designed in 2024, the Kyano apartment now boasts a flexible, open layout, contrasting its original 1960s setup. The space now maximizes functionality, using blue as a unifying theme, inspired by its name, which means “blue” in Greek.
The McAdam residence aka Alpine Home 1 in Queenstown, New Zealand, designed by Ben Hudson Architects in 2022, features intersecting gables on a sloping site. The minimalist interior includes bespoke timber joinery, offering a ski lodge-like ambiance with sunlit spaces and a dark-tiled bathroom.
Designed in 2024, the Apartment K-02 by Valentirov&Partners in Dnipro, Ukraine, features a minimalist design with integrated smart home technologies. This modern interior solution for a three-person family showcases distinct day and night areas, focusing on functionality and simplicity.
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