Located in Balearic Islands, Spain, the Stepped House by Nomo Studio showcases a contemporary design style. The house is marked by tiered terraces that amplify alfresco living and warm-toned stone accents with abundant glass, maximizing views and light. Outdoor spaces encourage relaxation, while the spacious interior, defined by an earthy palette, includes a kitchen with elegant wooden cabinetry, a cozy dining area, serene bedrooms, and a minimalist bathroom that all connect seamlessly to nature.
Located in Paris, France, Apartment S is a sleek 93-square-metre (1,001-square-foot) flat with a minimalist design that reflects natural light across the space. Completed in 2018 by French studio Heros Architecture, the apartment features three main furniture pieces that create and organise the layout, which further highlights the space’s clean aesthetic.
Amankay House is a house in Colima, Mexico, designed by Di Frenna Arquitectos in 2024. The home connects with its natural surroundings through the use of a monochrome material palette of board-formed concrete, stone, wood, and steel to help facilitate a connection to nature. The country’s lush green vegetation and soft filtered light infuse the home with warmth.
The house, located in Bengaluru, India, is designed by Kamat & Rozario Architecture. Envisaged as a large concrete tray placed in relation to the sun’s movement, the residence opens itself up to a more climatically pleasant aspect in the form of an open court, serving as the heart and lung of the house. Features include layering materials and textures on the southern facade to respond to sunlight, as well as top-lit stairs.
In a modern Athenian apartment building of the 1960s, a diplomat invited Constantine Bouras Studio to design, construct and curate a 110 sq.m apartment in Pangrati, Athens, Greece with the aim to display the timeless atmosphere of the neighborhood. While the owner’s primary focus was bringing up to date the apartment’s infrastructure, the architects aimed to create an aesthetic result that would seem effortless and seamless, as if the shell has never been touched.
The Origami Apartment is located in Curitiba, Brazil; designed by Tulli Studio; and encompasses 82 square meters (883 square feet). The project is a sophisticated, minimalist home filled with meaning that combines Japanese culture, natural materials, and a custom design to embrace the residents’ history.
Located in East Attica, Greece, Residence in Paiania was designed by KORDAS Architects in 2024. This house embodies modern design principles with strong geometry, promoting openness and connection. Created for a family of four, the conceptual focus of the architecture is on creating a residential space that encourages interactions, inclusive celebrations, and shared experiences.
This home in Israel’s Sharon region underwent a radical transformation—an extensive re-planning and redesign that turned a previously closed and compartmentalized structure into a light-filled, flowing space defined by elegant simplicity. The design process focused on opening up the interiors, reorienting the layout to maximize natural light, and creating a clear and calm spatial language.
