The 570-square-meter Heritage apartment project encompasses the renovation of an apartment located in a building in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, designed by the Italian design firm Pininfarina. The brief for the renovation of the apartment, entrusted to architect André Luque, centered on the integration of social areas, with an aesthetic focused on organic elements and curvilinear forms, creating a welcoming environment that facilitates interaction among the residents.
On the outskirts of Vilnius, Lithuania, rises an unexpected single-story residential house designed by Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius and Partners. Characterized by a bold triangular plan and a minimalist aesthetic, the architecture forms a compact volume opening to the landscape with expansive glass exits and culminating in a dramatic linear skylight cutting the roof. The contrast of textured concrete with clean glazing and dark metal accents creates striking forms both inside and out.
Located in Cumbayá, Quito, Ecuador, House Between Gardens is a house designed in 2023 by TEC Taller EC. The design employs an interior-based visual logic, with a geometrically organized exterior that offsets four gardens that initiate a relationship with the interiors. The design balances natural lighting and cross ventilation, employing materiality that reflects the building’s internal programme and idealistic thought.
Set within Buenos Aires, Argentina, LSA – Lattes Salinas Arquitectos designed Casa Brick in 2023. This residence displays a distinctive combination of sleek lines and conventional brick cladding that departs from typical residential norms.
A welcoming green courtyard frames the entry while effectively delineating the pedestrian and parking zones and hinting at the natural sanctuary that lies within.
The house, located in Reus, Spain, was designed in 2023 by Guillem Carrera, reflecting a comprehensive architectural approach that emphasizes passive solar architecture and energy efficiency. Situated within a low-density residential complex surrounded by nature, Casa ON harmonizes family living with professional office space, featuring a distinctive design with four facades that offer varied atmospheric experiences while maintaining visual separations.
Patch Apartment is located in Pontevedra, Spain. Designed by Nan Arquitectos, the apartment includes three bedrooms, a living/dining/kitchen area, three bathrooms, and a workspace. An array of warm materials creates a versatile environment with a vintage character. The project reflects a flowing aesthetic across the space, which includes a collaboration with indirect lighting that is intended to generate relaxed atmospheres and distinct working and living feelings.
Located in Pietrasanta, Italy, PTS B is a contemporary penthouse designed by A/B Studio in 2022. The project transformed an old workshop into a comfortable residence that cleverly combines space for family life with a home office. Designed to suit the owner’s requirements, the building is characterised by a minimal-industrial aesthetic, with bronzed details throughout and an array of custom-made furnishings.
Searl Lamaster Howe Architects designed an apartment for a couple on Chicago’s north side. Infused with character, the modern design interplays refined materials, textures, and colors, contrasting the home’s previous extensive moulding and distinct rooms. Interior details at the 2021 renovation reflect the low-rise building’s intimate scale. South-facing exposure led to a deep breadth of textures and color, while flush-set door coverings and narrow oak flooring infuse continuity throughout the accessible home.
