Nestled in Apatity, Russia, Tochka Design Studio‘s transformation of “The Library” blends Soviet modernist architecture with contemporary flair. This 2023 renovation preserves original elements like marble and parquet, while integrating modern amenities. The result is a dynamic cultural hub featuring a reading area, art spaces, and interactive zones, all enhanced by panoramic views and thoughtful design.
Gdynia, Poland is home to a remarkable modernist apartment that seamlessly blends the past and present. Designed by the talented team at Em2 Pracownia Projektowa in 2023, this apartment in the city’s Wzgórze Maksymiliana district showcases a thoughtful integration of vintage and contemporary elements. By respecting the historical character of the 1950s building, the designers have created a functional and visually captivating space that celebrates the unique aesthetics of Gdynia’s modernist architecture.
The Black Swan Restaurant in Beijing, China, is a masterful collaboration between designer Chris Shao Studio and the inspiration of artist Gary Hume’s ‘Swans’ painting. Situated within the Luo Hong Photography Art Museum, this French-cuisine restaurant seamlessly blends modernist design with the rich natural beauty of an adjacent oriental landscape garden.
Patrons are treated to a delicate and intricate approach to details, where the swan motif is woven throughout the space, creating a sense of quiet luxury and elegance. The muted interior palette and textural layering of materials evoke the graceful movements of the swan, inviting guests to pause and appreciate the sublime synchronization of the natural and man-made.
Isern Serra Studio‘s Blow Models workspace in Barcelona, Spain, is a captivating office design that blends modernist elements with a dreamlike ambiance. Located in a two-story building with a large wooden portal and modernist details, the project features a central interior garden and a “Onyx” concept that evokes digital dream worlds. The design team’s thoughtful approach to lighting, vegetation, and custom-designed furniture elements, such as the “Biga” table and “Roca” table, create a unique and inspiring workspace for the fashion brand.
Internationally renowned digital education platform Domestika recently expanded its operations to Brazil, opening a state-of-the-art office in São Paulo designed by the acclaimed Brazilian firm Arkitito Arquitetura. This modern brutalist-style office, completed in 2021, features flexible filming studios, collaborative workspaces, and a design that seamlessly blends the brand’s creative identity with the building’s historical architecture.
Located in the quaint town of Grândola, Portugal, the Melides House by José Adrião Architects is a stunning example of modern architecture seamlessly blending with the surrounding countryside. This single-family residence, designed in 2023, features a thoughtful layout that maximizes natural light and ventilation, creating a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience.
The property’s unique characteristics, including its origins as a forester’s or farmer’s retreat, have been skillfully incorporated into the design, preserving the essence of the site while elevating it with contemporary sensibilities.
Blending timeless modernist design with a vibrant, polychromatic palette, the Habitación Policromada project by architect Plutarco in Madrid, Spain, offers a captivating reimagining of Le Corbusier’s iconic architectural language. This 2023 Casa Decor apartment showcases Plutarco‘s meticulous exploration of Corbusier’s construction techniques, materials, and signature details, creating a dynamic living space that celebrates color as a fundamental design element.
Situated in the picturesque coastal community of La Jolla, California, the La Jolla Residence is a masterpiece of innovative design by McCullough Landscape Architecture. This single-family house showcases a captivating integration with its natural surroundings, blending seamlessly into the sloping terrain of Mount Soledad. The project’s commitment to form, function, and environmental sustainability makes it a standout in the world of residential architecture.