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SP110: Piero Lissoni’s Minimalist Interiors for Yacht Luxury

Expansive living room with large windows, sleek wooden furnishings, and modern decor.

Unveiled in 2022, the SP110 yacht represents Sanlorenzo’s innovative approach to sustainable and high-performance design. Crafted through a collaboration between renowned designers, including Bernardo Zuccon, Tilli Antonelli, Marco Arnaboldi, and Piero Lissoni, this 33-meter vessel showcases a striking exterior silhouette and an exceptional interior layout tailored for luxurious yacht living.

Featuring cutting-edge technologies and an energy-efficient propulsion system, the SP110 redefines the standards of eco-conscious maritime design.

Hidden Garden House: Tropical Oasis in the Heart of Jakarta

Lush greenery surrounds a residential complex with varied architectural styles.

The Hidden Garden House in Central Jakarta City, Indonesia, designed by renowned architecture firm RAD+ar, is a captivating blend of modern tropical design and innovative spatial planning. This 1500sqm house, one of the latest iterations of the firm’s “urban tropical house experimental” series, challenges the conventional notions of luxury Menteng living.

Featuring a unique layered landscape of multiple mezzanine gardens and seamless indoor-outdoor connections, the project aims to provide a humble yet energy-efficient family home that harmoniously integrates with the surrounding cityscape.

Casa della Fonte: Tuscan Farmhouse Renovation in Impruneta

An open-concept living space with exposed wood beams, large windows, and a rustic aesthetic.

Situated in the picturesque Tuscan countryside just outside the Chianti region, Casa della Fonte underwent a comprehensive renovation, expansion, and energy efficiency upgrade by the design firm Officina Abitare.

This small house received a complete transformation, with the enclosed loggias and a modest addition creating more livable space to meet the client’s needs. The new interiors were thoughtfully designed to optimize the building’s orientation and connect seamlessly to the stunning surrounding landscape through expansive windows.

CDC12: Breathtaking House Design by NURBANA in Mexico City

Luxurious modern living room with sleek wooden beams, circular lighting fixtures, and an expansive window.

This striking 790 sqm house in Mexico City, designed by NURBANA Desarrollo Arquitectónico in 2021, breathes new life into a 10-year-old abandoned construction. Situated on a 1,400 sqm lot facing a lush ravine, the project seamlessly integrates the home’s interior and exterior, offering a harmonious living experience. Featuring a thoughtful redistribution of usable areas and an expansion of the required programs, the CDC12 house showcases a contemporary design approach that prioritizes both aesthetics and functionality.

Old School House: Sustainable Timber Extension Enhances Picturesque Property

Old School House: Sustainable Timber Extension Enhances Picturesque Property

Bindloss Dawes, a renowned British architecture firm, has unveiled a remarkable transformation of the Old School House in Somerset, UK. This Grade-II listed property, originally built in 1864 as a local village school and later converted to a house, has been reimagined with a contemporary timber extension that seamlessly blends the building’s historic character with modern design.

The project, which was completed in close collaboration with Farrow & Ball color curator Joa Studholme and her husband Andrew, showcases Bindloss Dawes‘ dedication to craftsmanship and their ability to balance city and country sensibilities in their work.

Natural Villa: Exploring the Sustainable Design Approach by Growto

Spacious modern living room with large windows, sleek furnishings, and a bonsai tree.

Designed by the renowned Growto Design, the Natural Villa in Chengdu, China, offers a captivating fusion of nature and modern living. This 2023 house project features a three-level stacked structure that seamlessly integrates the purity and relaxation of the outdoors with the comforts of urban life. By rejecting excessive decoration, the design team has created a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere, where indoor and outdoor landscapes coexist in a delicate balance.

Taroona House: Immersive Nature-Inspired Architecture in Hobart

Modern glass and steel home nestled in lush bushland setting with rock formations.

Nestled in the dense, forested hills of Hobart, Australia, the Taroona House by Archier offers a captivating fusion of modern design and immersion in the rugged Tasmanian landscape. This innovative house features a three-structure layout that adapts to the clients’ needs, minimizing energy usage while providing panoramic views of the surrounding bushland and Derwent River.

South E8: Raleigh’s Sustainable Multi-Unit Housing Solution

Modern angular building with metal facade, large windows, and landscaped surroundings.

Lorcan O’Herlihy ArchitectsSouth E8 development in Raleigh, North Carolina, offers a forward-looking approach to multi-unit housing design. This project, completed in 2022, responds to the city’s need for increased density while preserving the character of the surrounding single-residence neighborhood. Through a distinctive massing strategy and efficient floorplans, South E8 integrates living quarters with roof decks and outdoor spaces, providing exceptional natural light and framing views of the downtown skyline.