In 2023, design studio Stu.dere completed a contemporary house in Amarante, Portugal. Áurea housing features a unique design based on the golden ratio, creating spaces within the house that flow naturally. It includes geometric rectangles to divide the social and private areas.
Discover Calm Wild Nature, an exquisite apartment designed by Iva Hajkova, nestled in the serene Prague 6 district of the Czech Republic. This contemporary space showcases natural materials and a minimalist design style, perfectly capturing the essence of a young family’s lifestyle while embracing the beauty of the nearby Divoká Šárka nature reserve.
Designed by renowned architecture firm Fathom, the T House in Hiroshina, Japan, offers a refreshing approach to modern apartment living. This 2024 renovation project transformed a newly built condominium, embracing upcycled materials and lush greenery to create a harmonious, personalized space.
Departing from mass-produced furnishings, the design integrates oyster shell paint, custom wood treatments, and strategically placed flora, blending the indoor and outdoor environments for a uniquely immersive experience.
Embracing the Synergy of Earth and Glass: Explore the Captivating Weekend Retreat in New Delhi Designed by Studio Lotus. This innovative house, situated in the leafy suburbs of India’s capital, seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, offering its residents a sanctuary to unwind and reconnect with nature. Featuring a harmonious interplay of rammed earth, steel, and concrete, the Earth and Glass House exemplifies a thoughtful design approach that prioritizes both aesthetics and functionality.
Fiorenza Raja, a renowned Italian designer, has crafted a stunning apartment in the heart of Milan, Italy. The Crocetta project, completed in 2019, showcases her exceptional talent for blending modern design elements with the city’s rich architectural heritage. This luxurious apartment seamlessly integrates sleek, contemporary lines with timeless Italian style, creating a harmonious and inviting living space.
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.
Casa Giardino in Rome, Italy, is a captivating apartment redesign by architect Manuela Tognoli. This 110-square-meter residence, situated in the verdant Città Giardino neighborhood, boasts a seamless connection between the indoor living spaces and the surrounding lush garden.
Tognoli’s masterful design transformed the apartment’s original 1970s layout, creating a harmonious flow of light and energy between the home and its outdoor oasis.
The IG&H Utrecht project, designed by D/DOCK in 2021, reimagines the modern office as a hub for creativity and collaboration. Located in Utrecht, Netherlands, this innovative workspace showcases the application of environmental psychology and biophilic design principles, resulting in a park-like office landscape that enhances the well-being of its occupants. Eschewing traditional office features, the design embraces organic shapes, ample greenery, and secluded nooks that facilitate meaningful interactions among employees.