Attic Above Garden by RAD+ar is a renovated apartment located in Jakarta, Indonesia. The design features an open-plan layout, enhancing the fluidity of the space while maintaining privacy and a connection to the outdoor greenery. Traditional materials dominate the interior, creating a welcoming atmosphere, with a special focus on the existing birch plywood roof ceiling and enhancing the design through semi-geometry and movable elements added by the homeowners over time.
Located in Urla, Turkey, Casa S is a house that underwent a profound transformation from an existing property with a basic envelope. Designed in 2022 by Ofis Vesaire, the luxury residence features a revised structural system that enhances spatial fluidity, blending reinforced concrete with architectural elements. This thoughtful approach redefines the home’s identity, seamlessly merging interior and exterior spaces and creating an oasis-like atmosphere through a carefully selected materials palette.
The GH17 Apartment, located in Berlin, Germany, showcases an adjustable interior designed by DA bureau. Constructed in 2024, this apartment offers a minimalist layout that prioritizes space and versatility. Its design features robust concrete walls, fine stainless steel accents, and original wooden art objects that create a unique atmosphere. The innovative layout maximizes open, interconnected spaces that can transition from a vast living area to private bedrooms, supporting diverse activities in a contemporary setting.
Archer + Braun, a London-based architectural practice, recently transformed a ground-floor flat in Edinburgh into a stunning, modern 5-bedroom family residence. Set in a conservation area within the Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the project exemplifies adept handling of design challenges.
The architects’ sensitivity to local conservation regulations, coupled with their experience on other listed projects in Edinburgh, was pivotal in achieving the homeowners’ vision of modern, airy living within historical constraints.
Located in Amagansett, NY, United States, Sight Sea is a house that showcases a single-family residential interior renovation by The Up Studio, designed in 2022. The project pivots the home’s interior layout to maximize oceanfront views while providing sleek, minimalist design features that facilitate a more efficient flow between spaces. Reimagined glazing and massive terrazzo shower unearth new functionality while enhancing the serene environment.
Raum Loft is an apartment in Soho, London, United Kingdom, designed by WILLIAM TOZER Associates. The ceilings and walls of this flat feature exposed brickwork, timber and steel structure, with the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area complementing two bedrooms and showers. Within the loft, the design includes sculptural kitchen units and furniture that blends lighting into existing features, extending the view of storied London through the windows.
House with Gills is located in Bratislava, Slovakia, and designed in 2023 by BEEF architekti. Built on a comparatively intricate plot, this property is presented as a house with “gills” that shelter a central, wild, jungle-like garden. The angled exterior walls prevent views from neighbors while providing unobstructed views of the outdoor space within, and the living area features floor-to-ceiling windows for close proximity to nature.
The Higienópolis Apartment, located in São Paulo, Brazil, was designed in 2022 by Sandra Sayeg arquitetura. This apartment reflects the pursuit of a space that balances functionality and comfort, in tune with the new phase of its residents’ lives. The design allows for both intimate living and frequent hosting of friends and family in a fluid space.
