Located in Madrid, Spain, the Renovation in Tribunal was designed by Donaire Milans Arquitectos. This apartment has been fully modernised for enhanced energy performance, integrating radiant heating, thermal and acoustic insulation, and a sustainable energy system running on aerothermal energy. The structure has been transformed with reinforced steel, removing brick walls for a spacious, open-plan space, and a limited palette of materials introduces warmth and texture to the home.
Six years after her first intuition, Maud Caubet refines her concept of a home in harmony with its environment. From the outset in 2018, Maud Caubet’s approach was to integrate the house into its environment, utilizing local resources and embracing the site’s existing character. The house, located in Lit-et-Mixe, France, is designed in contemporary style.
An 80-square-metre apartment located on the third floor of an early postwar bâtiment on Viale Beatrice D’Este in Milan has been the subject of a careful refurbishing intervention designed by Depaolidefranceschibaldan Architetti. The renovation celebrates the building heritage by preserving the original partitions while introducing a hyper-contemporary element with a functional box containing the kitchen and services, creating a dynamic and contrasting environment.
Contemporary holiday home Unblocked, located on the western side of the island of Tinos, Greece, features a design by Studio Kontodimas. This 250-square-meter (2,690-square-foot) house was designed to blend with the landscape, drawing inspiration from local architecture and using earthy materials and a sand-color palette both indoors and outdoors. The villa boasts generous views of the Aegean Sea, enhanced by masonry block claustra screens.
In Naples, the redesign of a penthouse on the top floor of a recently renovated building transformed this space into an example of sophistication and functionality. The project included a strategic arrangement of spaces, featuring a long corridor that acts as a pendulum between the sleeping area and the living area closer to the terrace, thus creating an elegant environment that beautifully combines form and function.
Situated in the stunning scenery of Victoria, Canada, the Grotto House crafted by Greenway Studio Architecture seamlessly fuses human living environments with the untamed charm of its natural backdrop. Finished in 2023, this dwelling converts an otherwise daunting outdoor landscape into a serene habitat. The design philosophy of Grotto House spotlights sustainability and synergy with the natural landscape, showcasing a versatile open interior that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Bagel House is a full house renovation in the Glassel Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Designed by Byben in 2022, this project keeps the overall programmatic organization of the original house, while also updating the design to a contemporary concept. The original driveway will become the yard, which will be accessed through the double doors off the living room.
Set in Palanga, Lithuania, the Open House is a single-family house designed by Devyni Architektai in 2023. Featuring a sculptural design, the abode surprises with an entryway completed with a slit and a closed-off facade. Inside, the house opens up significantly, with a bright and spacious interior where a curved internal wall accommodates the kitchen, fireplace and closet, along with expansive glass doors that lead to the inner courtyard.
