Villa O rests in a natural setting on a spacious lakeside plot in Trakai, Lithuania, designed by YCL studio and completed in 2025. This 237-square-metre (2,550-square-foot) house is defined by a circular volume that integrates semi-enclosed, sunken courtyards, fostering a continuous connection with the outdoors while offering an unconventional, sculptural architectural approach. An open, dynamic living space at the home’s core unites multiple functional areas into a harmonious environment.
i29 designed the Senior Shelter, a 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) house, in the Netherlands. This single-level abode integrates architecture and interior design into a harmonious space for multigenerational living. This project prioritizes the human scale and comfort, creating a layout that fosters connection with the outdoors while respecting the privacy of its residents.
In the heart of Orvieto stands the new boutique hotel Palazzo Petrvs, born from a restoration project by architect Giuliano Andrea Dell’Uva of a building constructed in 1475 for the wealthy notary Petrus Facienus and long abandoned. Secco Sistemi painted galvanized steel windows and doors offer performance in line with the comfort and well-being requirements of a high-end accommodation facility.
In the heart of Kraków, Butterfly Studio has designed a bold apartment for a creative couple. Inspired by modern art and movie aesthetics, the 80-square-meter interior incorporates pastel shades, terrazzo tiles and abundant custom details. This intense, functional space is infused with unexpected yet cozy elements, perfectly reflecting the owners’ love for vibrant yet thought-provoking arrangements.
Designed by Silverline, Casa M is a single-family house located in Arcozelo, Portugal. The property features a contemporary design characterised by spaciousness and natural materials. The dwelling features three distinct areas, including private spaces that flow into open, multifunctional social zones that connect to the outdoors, showcasing a modern approach that harmonises with the surrounding landscape.
The Luna House, designed by Nommo Arquitetos and located in Curitiba, Brazil, was completed in 2024. Nestled within the untouched Atlantic Forest landscape, the house reflects the light around it, contrasting subtly with the surrounding nature.
The recently remodeled 2024 apartment in Milan by design group Archventil features natural and industrial materials with an intelligent approach to interior design.
PASSA.TEMPO is a private residence set on a hillside in Montefano, Italy. Designed by Michele Gambato, it recovers the orthography of local rural houses, exploring a strong conceptual architectural design that connects the surrounding landscape with the intimate, domestic space through oversized windows and abstract openings. The theme of nature preserves and emphasizes the connection with the outside, as well as the necessary degree of permeability in space and time.
