Amjad Villa, a 100-year-old Tehran landmark, emerges anew under Gera Studio Architects‘ vision. This house marries its historic essence with contemporary design.
Original bearing brick walls and wooden beams are preserved, seamlessly linking eras. A unique axis ties the home to its garden, highlighted by a pool and TV room. The new floor adds a bedroom, terrace, library, and a distinct kitchen, emphasizing the structure’s age-old allure. The reimagined basement, previously a cellar, now serves as a distinctive suite, symbolizing a blend of tradition and innovation, where recycled materials meet revived memories.
Englewood Duplex, crafted by Shape Architecture Studio, is a landmark in Englewood, Colorado. As the first multi-family Passivhaus International (PHI) certified project in Colorado, it merges modern design with eco-friendly living. Overcoming site challenges, it boasts triple-pane windows and skylights for quiet, light-filled spaces. Each unit presents breathtaking Rocky Mountain views, especially from the spacious third-floor party room with its expansive balcony.
The West Stockbridge Residence in Massachusetts, USA, is a testament to modern, modular design by Robert Luntz of Resolution: 4 Architecture. Created in 2020 as a country retreat, this prefab house in the Berkshires reflects thoughtful planning for aging in place.
Its floor plan, a series of interconnected volumes, allows for privacy and connectivity, embracing the natural landscape with its courtyard deck and panoramic glazing. Inside, the home boasts an open kitchen and living space with stunning mountain views, a heated screened porch for extended outdoor living, and versatile guest suites. Each space, from the mudroom lined with white oak to the master suite with its expansive windows, showcases a harmonious blend of comfort and contemporary aesthetics.
The Cornwall Cabin in Cornwall, Connecticut, stands as a modern retreat crafted by architect Robert Luntz of Resolution: 4 Architecture. Designed in 2017 for a Manhattan mother and daughter, this prefabricated cabin combines low-maintenance living with elegance. Its south-facing, expansive windows and cedar brise-soleil harmonize light and landscape. The interior, featuring rustic cedar, custom walnut millwork, and porcelain tiles, adds warmth and durability.
This sustainable home perfectly blends indoor and outdoor living, epitomizing contemporary country life.
North Fork Bay House in Laurel, Long Island, New York, stands as a testament to modern modular design. Created by Robert Luntz, this prefab beach house serves as a weekend getaway for a Brooklyn family and a seasonal retreat for their Florida-based grandparents.
With its prime location near Great Peconic Bay, the home blends multigenerational functionality with the charm of coastal living. The design emphasizes open-plan spaces filled with natural light, leading to sun-drenched decks. Durability meets style in its construction, featuring Kynar-coated aluminum and warm cedar, ideal for the coastal environment.
Elevated to offer stunning bay views and protect against potential flooding, the house is a perfect fusion of innovative design and thoughtful integration with the surrounding landscape.
Experience the modern allure of The Central Apartment in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Designed in 2023 by Vivijana Zorman, this apartment merges sleek minimalism with historical elegance. Overlooking the iconic castle, its interior features a relief wall echoing a local confectionery’s past, alongside striking blue and sophisticated black accents. This contemporary space not only offers luxury but also narrates the rich history of its location.
In Apartment Refurbishment, a loft in Neuilly-sur-Seine is masterfully transformed by Nicola Mameli. This 2022 project elevates a 220 sqm (2368 sq ft) space into a pinnacle of urban, modern design. Occupying the 6th and 7th floors, the penthouse includes a vast 200 sqm (2153 sq ft) terrace, offering stunning vistas of Paris. The blend of industrial and elegant elements, from parquet to exposed brick, creates a uniquely inviting atmosphere.
This renovation is not just a redesign, but a reinvention of contemporary urban living.
Discover the Louis-Hébert Residence, a modern-traditional gem in Montreal’s Rosemont, reimagined by Vives St-Laurent. This transformed duplex apartment combines original charm with contemporary flair. Experience the harmony of sandblasted flooring, skylit bathrooms, and a family-centric design that beautifully preserves the building’s unique character.
