Chiome House or Casa delle Chiome is a 150-square-meter apartment located in the Vigna Clara district of Rome, Italy. Designed by architect Arabella Rocca in 2021, the renovation project, completed jointly with Luca Braguglia, centered around a ribbon window overlooking the lush greenery.
The spacious living area, tailored to the needs of a young family with small children, features a custom-made low sofa and utilizes a fluid, natural green microcement treatment on the wall opposite the large windows.
Designed by the acclaimed Daida Design Studio, the Rankoshi Observation House in Hokkaido, Japan, is a captivating residential project that seamlessly integrates with its stunning natural surroundings. This 2022 house, built for a client who loves winter sports and plants, features a thoughtful layout that includes a garage, ski room, guest quarters, and a cozy main living space.
With extended eaves and decks, a central solarium, and a focus on natural materials, the Rankoshi Observation House creates a harmonious balance between the indoors and the breathtaking vistas of Mount Yotei, Mount Shiribetsu, and the Annupuri range.
The George Orwell Apartment in Barcelona, Spain, designed by CULTO Interior Design in 2022, showcases a harmonious blend of historic architectural features and contemporary elegance. This 125 sqm penthouse apartment, part of a 1769 building’s extensive renovation, boasts a natural color palette and clean, curated lines that create a timeless oasis in the heart of the city. Thoughtfully designed elements, such as glass-panel walls and slimline wardrobes, maximize natural light and unobstructed views, while the 125 sqm terrace offers a private outdoor living and entertaining space.
Situated in a moshav in the Sharon region of Israel, the Courtyard Villa by designer Keren Gans is a one-story house that beautifully blends modern and eclectic styles. This warm, open, and inviting home was designed for a family of five, along with their dog and turtle, who had recently returned to Israel after an extended stay abroad.
The architectural envelope features inner courtyards, balconies, and pergolas, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces that thoughtfully incorporate the family’s needs and the stunning surrounding landscape.
This modernist beach house in Amagansett, New York, designed by Martin Architects in 2020, seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. The open trellis design and organic material palette, including bleached white oak and dark-stained cedar, create a cohesive connection between the home and its lush, mature landscape setting. Large windows throughout frame stunning views of the property’s pool and gardens, offering a serene and tranquil retreat.
Silverstein Properties’ $35 million capital improvement program has transformed the iconic U.S. Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles. Designed by the renowned architecture firm Jeffrey Beers International, the modernized office building now features a hospitality-inspired design with a new day-to-night juice and cocktail bar, grab & go market, and elevated tenant amenities on the 54th floor.
Paulíny Hovorka Architekti‘s “Zasadený dom”, or “Embedded House,” is a stunning family residence located in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, designed in 2023. The project boasts an organic connection between the interior and exterior, with a horizontal form that seamlessly integrates into the surrounding terrain. The use of natural materials, such as exposed concrete, raw stainless steel, and untreated wood, creates a serene and durable aesthetic that gracefully ages with the home.
This innovative home in Montreal, Canada, designed by the talented duo Desjardins Bherer, seamlessly blends modern design with a connection to nature. The Breakthrough project transformed a 1990s-renovated house into a stunning residence that captures the owners’ entrepreneurial spirit. By relocating the living areas to the basement level and adding a glass-enclosed extension, the design creates an open, light-filled space that embraces the surrounding landscape.
