Wittman Estes has breathed new life into a historic house, located in Wayzata, MN, United States, through a major renovation for a California family. The 8,945-square-foot (831 square metre) home now has a contemporary interiors featuring sculptural elements and expansive windows – a significant change from five previous remodels that broke up the interior flow and left the residence feeling dark.
Combining sophistication with practicality, the Paulicéia apartment is a model of contemporary architecture, designed by Estúdio Brasileiro de Arquitetura in 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil.
This 1930s, two-storey detached house in Barnes, London, was remodelled and retrofitted by Sanya Polescuk Architects, with a carbon-neutral focus. The design uses a palette of sustainable materials and technologies such as an Air Source Heat Pump and a whole-house MVHR.
Casa Cabedelo HD is a house located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Designed by Valdemar Coutinho Arquitectos in 2021, its design embodies a functional, programmatic style while ensuring privacy via elongated volumes, serving as a barrier to prying eyes.
Located on Chaloem Phrkiat Thi 9 Road in Bangkok, Thailand, the 17 Ong-Sa House combines function and privacy. Designed by Poonsook Architects in 2024, this residential house features elements of Feng Shui. The layout is focused on functionality, while a series of gardens act as sound barriers against the busy streets, providing a secluded and comfortable living environment for the family, allowing them to enjoy peace and tranquility all day long.
Crafted by Swarc Studio, the Central Beach Contemporary property features modern sophistication and is located in Vero Beach, Florida. This house delivers a balance of chic aesthetics and functionality in its design, enhancing the coastal living experience. With its bold exterior facade and serene interiors, the property illustrates an innovative approach to contemporary architecture.
A complex of three stone-built buildings is located west of the city of Chania in the village of Kalivani, near Balos. Designed in 2024 by Design Emotions Atelier – Evi Kotsou, the property measures 220 sq.m. and arranges the buildings around an inner courtyard with water connecting the volumes. The design echoes the Venetian imprint on Cretan architecture while creating spaces that offer new emotional experiences, disrupted from modern everyday life.
NordiC Desert is an apartment completed in 2025 by Dalit Lilienthal Interior Design Studio in Tel Aviv, Israel. The design merges Nordic and desert styles, using natural materials and a breathable colour palette to create a clean and modern home. This transformation of the residence optimised its space, achieving comfort and functionality.