Barra sets a calm tone in the Aveiro District, Portugal, where Paulo Martins Arq&Design reworks a classic beachfront apartment into a restrained, coastal home. The project leans on minimalist lines, soft sand-toned surfaces, and measured detailing to translate the beach outside into a quietly immersive interior for daily living and rare moments of genuine pause.
Briarcrest Residence sits in the hills of Los Angeles, United States, conceived by Heusch as a quiet, minimalist house with a generous indoor-outdoor rhythm. The private retreat leans on glass, stone, and wood to tune modern living to its landscape. Across open rooms and terraces, the architecture tempers luxury with restraint and lets the hillside set the mood.
Bronzino Apartment sits in Milan, Italy, overlooking a tree-lined square near Porta Venezia, and was designed by Gabriela Casagrande Arquitetura. The reworked apartment turns 100m² (1,076 sq ft) into two suites and a calm, integrated living core for a binational couple. Natural materials and precise joinery steer the mood while contemporary pieces, including a sculptural armchair by Casagrande, give the rooms a clear identity without breaking the measured pace of the plan.
The Como Lakehouse, designed by Gregorio Pecorelli, envelops with intense reflections and juxtaposes the old with the new within its residence in Lago di Como, Italy. The house exercises a delicate design language, intermixing serene hues and local materials within a modern interior design style that draws on historical authenticity while emphasizing the surrounding natural beauty. A small garden marks the entrance to this home, where a large magnolia tree commands attention.
Casa Flora is a 70-square-metre apartment renovation in Bologna, Italy, designed by Jessica Pinotti in 2021. The project features natural materials and vibrant shades of green and pink, creating a light and restful atmosphere. The minimalist design draws inspiration from Mediterranean coastal houses. Key changes include an open-plan kitchen-living space and reconfigured hallway, accommodating the living area, study, and bedroom. The space emphasizes natural finishes and textures, offering a contemporary, airy feel throughout.
Situated within the peaceful area of Chalandri, Greece, the S38 House Interior delivers a tranquil balance of modern aesthetics and comfort. Designed by Danai Dios, this 125-square-meter haven is tailored to meet the lifestyle of a couple and their 6-year-old son. Inspired by Japandi design, the spaces are enhanced with natural oak wood elements, soft color tones, and welcoming materials to cultivate a minimalist and cozy ambiance.
Located in San José del Cabo, Mexico, IMA House is a house designed by Ezequiel Farca Studio in 2020. This property ombines large concrete walls and patios, creating an atmosphere of serenity and fostering a strong connection with surrounding nature and the ocean, while encouraging natural light and cross ventilation.
The Lake Pavilions by Agence Spatiale in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Canada, overlooks Lake Saint-Joseph from three main pavilions. The multi-level home, constructed from naturally finished and charcoal materials, features an adjacent guest house and garage meticulously designed “to maximise breathtaking views of the lake” while minimising impact on the surrounding area.
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