In Lisbon, [i]da arquitectos designed Casa do Poço, a house that retains original architectural elements from its 1940s context and emphasises constructive contradictions. The residence, situated in the Encarnação neighbourhood – a small house scheme built as a public initiative to address a housing shortage in the city – features a simplicity celebrated by a preserved façade and a restructured interior that accommodates a courtyard and an outbuilding.
Located in Brno, Czech Republic, the Minimalist Apartment Renovation project was completed in 2023 by ika.architekti. The redesign targets simple, clean spaces incorporating curved lines. The design unifies all rooms with a wooden floor and white plaster walls, contrasting with a solid red troweled floor in the bathroom. The kitchen and living room areas were integrated, merging the prefabricated core structure with custom furniture and accessories, resulting in a tranquil and cohesive aesthetic.