Parkside is a compact two-storey house in Fitzroy North, Australia, by Austin Maynard Architects. Built at the rear of the owners’ former terrace block, the home fronts a leafy park and favors downsizing with dignity. The project distills daily life into a light-filled plan with a courtyard at its heart and long views to the trees. It’s designed for aging-in-place without giving up sociability or a sense of address.
Apartment Eterna sits in Ljubljana, Slovenia, conceived by Vivijana Zorman as an apartment tailored to light and ease. Soft neutrals, warm oak, and rounded forms guide the layout, from the living room to the kitchen and bedroom. The result is a measured domestic setting where texture and curve soften daily routines without noise.
KSANA tea house lands in Bangkok, Thailand as a compact restaurant by Juti Architects, tucked beneath the public stairs fronting the OCC office tower. The project draws on the brand’s Kyoto-sourced matcha and the nearby plaza’s water feature to frame a quiet urban pause. Visitors slip from the bustle into a crafted interior that reads more like a gorge than a shop, with material choices steering the mood and the ritual.
Casa la Marchesana sits in Bologna, Italy, where a historic envelope meets a crisp, contemporary interior. Designed by Obicua, the apartment turns a compact plan into a tall, moody sequence with one decisive move. A matte black volume inserts circulation, kitchen, and mezzanine into the whitewashed shell, setting a confident rhythm across timber floors and exposed beams.
Sleeping Lab·Tang sits in Beijing, China, conceived by Atelier d’More as a hospitality project with a crafted touch. Set at a key village crossroads near Universal Studios, the reworked B&B turns a once-abandoned compound into a calm, white-walled retreat. The team preserves the existing framework while reshaping the entry and courtyards into a coherent sequence that brings daylight, privacy, and a sense of flow.
Maja Coffee Shop lands on a busy corner in Volos, Greece, as a compact specialty bar by Lab4 Architects. The 2025 coffee shop uses a clear palette and measured detailing to create a calm pause in the city. White frames, oak warmth, and lemon-yellow cues set an extroverted mood that meets the sidewalk without losing focus.
House on Sag Harbor sits on the western shore of Sag Harbor Bay in Sag Harbor, New York, United States. Designed by 1100 Architect, the new family house adopts a clear, barn-inspired plan that links daily life with water, meadow, and trees. Two rectangular wings meet at right angles and open onto a waterside terrace, a screened porch, and a path to a modest mid-century cottage by the shore.
Palm Springs House stands on Toronia Court in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, designed by Arkhé as a house composed around courtyard living and climate sense. The plan pulls into an L and opens to a private pool, while a warm timber entry cuts the restrained street face. Inside, a calm palette and timber underfoot underline the easy pace of the coastal setting.
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