Boundaries Blur in a Home of Freedom and Flexibility, an apartment in Guangzhou, China, showcases a design by One Fine Day Studio & Partners completed in 2024. An elegant interplay between stone and teak is achieved while fostering an atmosphere of “comfortable longevity.” With an emphasis on natural, functional comfort, the space fosters tranquility, minimalism, and harmony with nature, enriched by cozy corners for every member of the household.
Leja’s House, located in Spa, Belgium, is constructed as a house designed by Crahay Jamaigne in 2020. The property embodies contemporary design, featuring a harmonious blend of natural stone and raw steel, reflected in the warm interior. Brick walls and wood-panelled ceilings work together to create an organic flow throughout the living spaces, culminating in functional terraces that expand onto the stunning garden.
Crafted by designer Simone Menasse Studio, Villa Margot is a harmonious blend of rustic charm and modern aesthetics, located in Rome, Italy. The house showcases a minimalist design style known for its open spaces, characterized by the juxtaposition of materials and warm decor.
Incorporating expansive windows and a striking timber ceiling, the 2023 renovation highlights natural illumination, creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere throughout the spaces.
Casa TAM is a residential project located in León, Mexico, designed by FFelix Architecture in 2022. The house’s unusual irregular lot features twin façades and offers scenic views of the surrounding area. Characterized by a cutting-edge style, Casa TAM combines contrasting materials and dynamic overhangs. The spacious interior includes luxurious touches and smartly utilized space, guaranteeing comfort and avant-garde design for living.
Covering 6,500 square feet, the Slot Haus house in Park City, Utah, designed by Klima Architecture, enchants with its smooth melding into the environment. The abode features a layout organized around a central corridor that connects areas including a guest wing, public zones, and a family section, while a central courtyard offers views of the surrounding landscape and a refuge from storms.
Located in Treviso, Italy, Casa DB is a 2023 apartment renovation by studio RAUM. The design preserves the original 1930s structure’s high ceilings, stucco work, and doors while subtly adapting the layout for contemporary living. The renovation emphasizes color, with each room enveloped in carefully selected tones, and recreates historical flooring using modern materials. The result is a refined living space that balances past and present, honoring its roots while embracing modern needs.
Peter Kjær Arkitekter designed House Between the Trees in Denmark, featuring a T-shaped layout with an archetypal roof. Completed in 2022, the structure prioritizes minimal concrete usage, utilizing a wooden construction with a terrain deck and screwed pile foundation. The house includes a bedroom wing, family room, kitchen, and two terraces, surrounded by trees. Interior wooden surfaces are treated with soap, and the breathable exterior features linseed-oiled spruce facades and a spruce board roof.
Czech studio Senkyr Architekti has completed the Architect’s Loft in Prague, a residential conversion of an abandoned attic space. Working with limited resources, the architect focused on exposing the original historical elements like the chimney and wooden beams.
With a ceiling height of five meters, the 75-square-meter apartment features understated built-in furniture, including a glass partition and concealed storage, highlighting the old house’s historical features.
