This duplex apartment in Shanghai, China, designed by STUDIO8八荒, spans 420 square metres (4,520 square feet). STUDIO8 aims to transform the owners’ way of living into timeless space design, crafting a spatial and clean environment where the owners can have their own space for different activities while also being able to spend quality time with family and friends.
Casa JL is a contemporary duplex apartment located in Barcelona, Spain. Designed by N/A, the apartment encompasses a total area of 141m² (1,518 sq ft), with an impressive 70m² (753 sq ft) outdoor space. The design balances vibrant city life with a sophisticated, warm, and uncluttered aesthetic, offering a serene retreat in the urban core of one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
The South Yarra House is a private dwelling located in Australia and designed in 2023 by Pandolfini Architects. The residence features an impenetrable concrete façade and showcases a dynamic interior featuring sculptural elements and eclectic materials that create a sense of curiosity and discovery throughout the home.
In Mérida, Mexico, architect Reyes Rosiñol has designed a house, named Casa O, that represents the syncretism between the worldview of the Maya civilization and the ideas brought by the Spanish. The design features a central “sacbé,” or “white road,” that connects spaces, embraces a guaya tree, and is crowned with a circular pool, all of which reflect the region’s cultural identity over time.
Studio Didea has refurbished an apartment in Palermo, Italy, that celebrates its occupants’ contrasting professional backgrounds while highlighting its original decorative elements. The home is called Casa Florio – a portmanteau of its owners’ surnames Savarino and Lupo – nodding to entrepreneur Emanuele Savarino’s tech company SaLu Suites Systems, run with his wife, Floriana Savarino. The couple commissioned Palazzo Malaspina owners Fabio Rocca and archiphilosophy to look after their holiday let and digital detox retreat.
Banality Studio designed the interior of a family house in Tuklaty, Czech Republic. The single-story dwelling emphasizes simplicity and modesty, drawing inspiration from its rural surroundings. Employing natural materials like oak and spruce, the design aligns with the village’s character.
Situated in the core of Silicon Valley, the Ormonde dwelling epitomizes the ingenuity of Koami Architecture. This breathtaking abode, previously confined to a stale, gloomy color scheme, has experienced an extraordinary metamorphosis. Now, it exudes a vibe fusing Japanese inspiration with California-modern aesthetics, showcasing bright interiors that form a seamless connection with the exterior.
Located in Bandung, West Java, Elua House by Patio Livity merges two separate masses to symbolize a couple’s journey. Designed in 2023, it features a blank white facade, natural stone, and a perforated metal fence. Inside, a koi pond, skylight, and zen garden blend functionality and aesthetics, emphasizing natural light and passive cooling.