Villa Bôrik in Žilina, Slovakia, is a three-story concrete house designed by PLURAL in 2021. The home respects its surroundings with a portion of its volume hidden underground. A distinct spiral staircase complements its cubic form, while the ground floor is open, utilizing natural light and versatile configurations.
Situated in Santa Cruz, California, the 21 House, crafted by Fuse Architects + Builders, represents a flawless merger of architecture and the natural world. This magnificent beachfront home, finalized in 2021, is strategically located adjacent to the iconic Santa Mo’s surf break. Here, existence unfolds against the vivid backdrop of sandy beaches, granting residents an unmatched coastal adventure.
Situated in Austin, Texas, the Tarrytown Residence showcases a breathtaking renovation by Okkem Design in 2023. This exquisite single-family home redesign combines original elements with contemporary materials to create a chic living space with a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
The M&H Apartment stands adorned within the charming landscape of Grosio, Italy. Designed in 2019 by Giuliano Besseghini, it presents a pristine exterior that married contemporary architecture with natural surroundings. A sophisticated apartment, it boasts sleek interiors marked by open-plan spaces, chic furnishings, and whimsical children’s rooms, all emanating Italian elegance and warmth—a testament to intricate craftsmanship and modern residential design.
In 2024, Studio Gal Gerber revitalised the TG Apartment, a small space in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a focus on functionality and customised design. The interior features unique elements like a two-toned green kitchen and a large shower replacing the bathtub, tailored to fit the dynamic needs of the young owner.
SottoSopra is a three-floor house reimagined by Italian design studio ZZ Studio in Giaveno, Italy. The design features an expansive open-plan living area created within the house’s gable roof, while the bedrooms remain on the first floor.
Japan House by Sandbox Studio is a pavilion addition that enhances a 1920s Californian bungalow in Sydney, Australia, designed in 2023. The project emphasizes Japan-inspired design elements, blending natural materials, light, and landscape. It provides a private domain through a series of interconnected rooms, including Tatami and kitchen spaces.
Architecture In Formation completed a “rigorously eclectic” transformation of a townhouse on New York’s Upper Westside. Designed in 2021, the restoration maintained and restored much of the original stone and woodwork.