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A43 – Ways of Living: Warm and Welcoming Home Renovation

Minimalist living room with wooden shelving unit, concrete floors, and neutral furniture.

Estudio Calma‘s A43 – Ways of Living project in Valencia, Spain, is a residential renovation that embodies a modern, open-concept approach to living. Designed in 2024, this house features a unique storage band that acts as a backbone, guiding the flow of the space and creating a seamless transition between day and night zones. The introduction of a central courtyard floods the home with natural light, while the choice of warm, natural materials like oak and stone-like flooring cultivates a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

T7 T8 Interiors: Minimalist Apartment Design for Urban Family

Spacious living room with modern furniture, abstract wall art, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

In Bengaluru, India, designer Tropic Resposes has crafted a remarkable 2-bedroom apartment for a young urban couple and their two children. The T7 T8 Interiors project, completed in 2023, showcases a meticulous design that revolves around maintaining constant visibility over the little ones. With a minimalist aesthetic and seamless functionality, the apartment’s layout, lighting, and material palette work in harmony to create a comfortable and versatile living experience.

DO DID Villa: Innovative House Design by L.E.D Architects

FeaturedModern, sleek residential home with large windows, landscaped garden, and paved walkway.

The DO DID Villa, designed by L.E.D Architects, is a captivating modern house located in Sisara, Iran, completed in 2022. Inspired by the surrounding landscape of the sea and forest, the villa’s design seamlessly integrates the interior and exterior spaces, creating a harmonious interplay between architecture and nature. With its striking black roof structure and strategically placed openings for natural ventilation and light, the DO DID Villa exemplifies a thoughtful approach to sustainable design.

Melides: Portugal’s Coastal House by José Adrião Architects

A modern, minimalist white building with large windows framed by lush trees and shrubs.

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.

Net Zero Home: Exploring Dynamic Open-Plan Living

Modern home with wooden siding, large windows, and an inviting pool surrounded by lush greenery.

This innovative Net Zero Home, designed by Martin Architects in New York, NY, offers a striking example of sustainable design. The project, completed in 2019, features a modular steel shell and a unique “T” layout that overcomes site restrictions and cost considerations. The open-concept public living area is complemented by a second-floor studio, accessible via a dynamic staircase. This house exemplifies the balance between functional design and environmental responsibility, making it a standout in the world of sustainable architecture.

TreeLoft Apartment: Innovative Space Transformation in Lantau Island

Vibrant modern living space with colorful built-in storage and artwork accents.

Situated in the heart of Hong Kong, the TreeLoft Apartment by AGH+ | Architecture by Georges Hung + is a captivating transformation of a 1980s two-bedroom property. Designed in 2023, this modern apartment showcases an open, flexible, and vibrant living experience that seamlessly connects to the lush landscape of Lantau Island.

By removing excess partitions and upgrading the windows, the design team has created a space that celebrates authentic, eco-friendly art tech lifestyle and health-wellbeing living, while also providing easy access to the stunning outdoor greenery.