Situated within the lively Museum Mile of New York City, the Museum Mile Reinvention serves as a celebration of enduring style. This apartment, which was initially acquired in 2013, had a natural allure ready to be rejuvenated. Intriguingly, Ferguson & Shamamian Architects engaged in an undertaking focused on converting this historical site into a modern abode for a family, all while maintaining its soul for entertaining.
Located in Oakland, California, Oakland Hills is a house designed by Rae & Heath Architects in 2023. The home, built hastily after much of the immediate area burned in the 1991 Tunnel Fire, was updated to better serve the needs and tastes of its current owners with a sophisticated simplicity that draws inspiration from Scandinavian heritage and Danish design.
Nestled under the rooftops of the Left Bank, in the heart of the Odéon district, this 80m² apartment in Paris, France, designed by Studio Baha, completely rethinks the layout with an open concept living space. Natural light pours generously through Velux windows, highlighting a harmonious dialogue between warm wood, raw stone, and brushed stainless steel. A sculptural terracotta fireplace becomes the focal point, lending the entire space a nearly museum-like quality.
Located in Merano, Italy, House T2 exemplifies contemporary design through its thoughtful renovation by Monovolume Architecture + Design. Designed in 2024, the house emphasizes spaces that harmoniously connect the interior and exterior, creating a bright and comfortable atmosphere. The interiors showcase a light and natural color palette, with oak parquet flooring adding warmth, complemented by custom-made oak furniture throughout the residence.
Nestled within an elongated trapezoidal plot in Spain, Bundle House by NOMO studio showcases an ingenious design that navigates its surroundings, offering unparalleled views of the Mediterranean Sea. Designed in 2024, this residential project artfully divides its extensive program into nine rectangular volumes, weaving seamlessly around majestic trees and harmonizing with its natural context.
Located in Brescia, Italy, the Unter den Linden apartment exemplifies contemporary design from CLAB architettura. Designed in 2024, this striking apartment features distinct interior details and rich materials. Its renovation centers on an airy living space comprising an elegant dining area and a harmonious partition wall that enhances the coherence of the layout, which work together seamlessly in this apartment overlooking an avenue lined with linden trees.
Nestled in the rugged forested slopes of Brownsburg-Chatham, Québec, Tsuga Residence is designed in 2025 by APPAREIL architecture. The house transcends the constraints of a complex site to offer an immersive and sensory living experience.
Designed for an architectural historian and his musician and singer wife, every space, material, and perspective has been meticulously crafted. It creates a unique sanctuary that blends refinement with a deep respect for the land.
Located on a sheep ranch in Australia, Shady Creek Farm House is a collaborative project involving MRTN Architects. The designers conceived the home to reflect its agricultural surroundings, leaning into retro aesthetics while featuring chic modern touches.
The farmhouse evokes a connection to agricultural life, including elements such as a corrugated facade and expansive windows welcoming natural light. Its thoughtful, lively interior fuses rustic warmth, sophistication, and chic modernity.
