Atelier Ornelas has created a unique vacation home in Portugal that reflects both Scandinavian minimalism and innovative material use, cladding the exterior in Basalto stone. Tasked with creating a retreat by an investor, head architect André Ornelas Gonçalves chose a minimalist approach, with strategic wood-framed windows that foster a connection to the surroundings.
Lebanon-based design office StudioBo has completed a six-by-six-metre rooftop mini home in Beirut, creating “a space to find peace” amidst urban chaos. Designed in 2023, Pied-à-terre features a sloped sunbed room and a monolithic interior. Described as “a space to find silence”, the entirely off-grid home is powered by rooftop solar panels.
Designed by Atelier Design N Domain, the P56 Villa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, showcases a captivating blend of modern architecture and cultural influences. This premium house, nestled within the Dubai Hills residential development, presents a monolithic cubist aesthetic, with a façade clad in beige grey travertine marble slabs and restricted openings that reflect an introverted approach. The design celebrates the interplay of light and shadow, with a custom-designed metal screen shielding the double-height entrance lobby from the excessive sunlight.
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