Villa LO, a house in Aalter, Belgium, was designed by JUMA architects in 2024. The clients requested a charming design, resulting in a classic gable roof and traditional materials like solid oak beams and burgundy tiles. The volumes are interconnected in a minimalist way, offering a contemporary take on a classic theme. The interior features smoked oak furniture, rounded details, and Travertine floors that extend outside, creating a cohesive and inviting space.
JUMA Architects expanded Villa RN – an existing farmstead in Anzegem, Belgium, with the addition of a new volume positioned at right angles to the original structure. Designed in 2024, the extension features a distinctive black wooden facade and roof, creating a contemporary contrast.
The Saint-Gabriel in the Woods house is located in Saint-Gabriel, Canada. Designer Clairoux crafted the 2023 project to offer a peaceful and harmonious place where the family can thrive. The contemporary architecture is seamlessly integrated with the surrounding forest, emphasizing ecological responsibility and local sourcing. It features tailored family spaces, including a screened porch and skylit upper floor.
Alicia Luxem designed “Turenne” in 2023, at this Paris apartment, where the interiors are defined by the use of lime-plaster walls and solid wood floors. In addition to the carpentry crafted from metal and locally-sourced, natural materials, this aesthetic is complemented by a “cutting-edge” art collection. Pale, neutral tones create a “calm shell”, accented by bold-coloured furniture found within the space. Vintage pieces with their “own stories” add “a bit of variety of colours” to the design.
Urban Soul Project has completed a set of cave-like holiday suites on the Greek island of Zakynthos. Designed in 2022, Yoma Suites is nestled within a steeply sloping site of the Greek isle. It position was chosen for optimal views to the west, overlooking the sea.
Uruk is a restaurant in Kazakhstan, designed by Rustam Hamd in 2023. The project’s minimalist interior avoids typical Eastern cliches and instead features recognisable elements of Turkic nomadic culture, like kinetic installations inspired by traditional crafts and everyday objects. The decor evokes an Eastern ambiance with a monochrome “steppe” palette, adras-patterned furniture, and straw lampshades, creating a cohesive and subtle atmosphere.
Studio Zout Ontwerphuis has designed a contemporary and welcoming interior for Villa Rosmalen in the Netherlands, incorporating innovative materials from Ideal Work. This home features the classic exterior of a countryside cottage, but the interior radiates a modern, industrial vibe. Incorporating Microtopping and Purometallo products, Studio Zout Ontwerphuis ensured the interiors reflect a minimalistic aesthetic, balancing neutral tones with sleek metals.
Cambraia Social Space in Brasília, Brazil, is a stunning pool house designed by Rodrigo Biavati Arquitetos Associados. This modern multi-functional gathering space features a minimalist design. It provides a perfect environment for family celebrations and leisure, blending seamlessly with nature and the existing architecture.
