Andrea + Joan Arquitectes designed the House on the Woods in Tarragona, Spain. Designed in 2023, the project features the rehabilitation of an old rural dwelling and its surroundings. It is conceived as an occasional residence, intended as a refuge integrated into the forest.
The preexisting dwelling lies within a set of disused stone walls, where a Mediterranean forest of pine and oak trees has grown over the years, creating a synergy between the architecture and the landscape.
The United States-based Flower design team transformed a 1950s Boulder bungalow into a distinctive getaway featuring preserved steel-frame windows and sleek cabinetry walls. The revamped post-war structure maintains its original facade while introducing an open-plan interior layout that spills onto a deck with Flatiron views. This historic renovation merges past and present, complete with a new primary suite and a lower-level family area opening to a freshly landscaped pool area.
The Rodrigues Sampaio Apartment in Lisbon, renovated by Manuel Tojal | Architecture in 2023, retains much of its original layout. The redesign maintains the apartment’s character while introducing a sense of uniformity and connection between spaces using Lioz stone and terracotta elements.
BLOCO Arquitetos transformed a São Paulo Higienópolis apartment by exposing structural beams and brick walls. The renovation preserved original features, like the double herringbone ipê wood flooring, and integrated them with contemporary Brazilian furniture.
Sitges House in Sitges, Spain, was designed by Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge in 2024. The two-story house comprises newly created openings to enjoy the unique views of the coastline in Garraf Natural Park. The design incorporates the Japanese technique of Shakkei for integrating the landscape into the dwelling.
Italian firm Massimiliano Gamba Architects restored and modernised a historic residence, Casa Privata, situated in the picturesque Mincio Valley near Valeggio sul Mincio, Italy, and completed in 2024. The project involved meticulous restoration of an ancient structure, maintaining its architectural integrity, and enhancing its environment through thoughtful redesign and landscaping. The interior and exterior materials were carefully chosen to respect the area’s traditional character, aligning the house harmoniously with its historical and geographical context.
The iconic Gymnasium Beekvliet in Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands, has undergone an exquisite renovation led by the talented designers at MVRDV.
Marrying rich history with modern design, the school now features a striking sky-blue auditorium and captivating façade artwork by the renowned Canadian artist, Ian Kirkpatrick. This transformation not only enhances the school’s architectural beauty but also reflects the intricate tapestry of its past and the visions for its future.
Welcome to Monolodge, a stunning 90 square meter apartment located in South Jakarta, Indonesia, and designed by the talented team at Co+in Collaborative Lab.
This apartment’s design is a perfect balance between industrial and rustic styles, inspired by the natural warmth of a farmhouse. The designers incorporated a natural color palette with diverse tones of wood and edgy black furniture accents to create a well-aged and vintage look.
