The 98-square-meter apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, underwent a contemporary renovation by FJ55 Arquitetos that balances the preservation of original elements – including an exposed concrete structure with pillars, beams, and raw-finish slabs that revealed the marks of time – with the homeowners’ need for enhanced spatial flow, as the new owners look to invite their shared passions and work-related activities through an integrated design.
A home that prioritizes integration characterizes the Sete apartment, designed by Arthur Casas in 2024 in São Paulo. With unity in mind, the layout was planned with the residents’ extensive art collection as a backdrop, and large openings to greenery where natural light filters through a cobogó wall. The exposed concrete slab and pillars dialogue with Santa Margherita terrazzo and wood paneling, combining modernity and warmth throughout the space.
The Entre-Copas showroom in São Paulo, Brazil, designed by Armentano Arquitetura (AARQ), creates a synthesis between sophisticated hospitality and the warmth of a domestic setting. The design space reinterprets the kitchen through its shared domestic space that connects its visitors to both nature and the surrounding city. As part of decorating show CASACOR São Paulo 2025, this inviting environment embraces collective use and diverse experiences.
Set in Pak Chong, Thailand, W House II is a house designed by IDIN Architects in 2024. The property is elevated to 7 meters (23 feet) with a garden at ground level, creating a single-story effect that emphasizes family interaction. The materials used throughout the house are raw concrete, ensuring a warm tone with maple wood and green India stone that complements the design. The elevated property boasts a swimming pool and a balcony, providing 360-degree views of the area.
Shanghai-based Interior Design firm Tales Creative was invited by long-term client Tengda Construction to create a new office space for the company in the vibrant city of Hangzhou. Commencing work in 2024, the founder of Tales Creative, Gao Lingli, conceived of an overall concept inspired by Cubism – using its structural principles to fuse various architectural and landscape elements, and transforming the top floor of the Taizhou Tengda Center into a vividly colorful space.
The Capriccio House serves as a testimony to contemporary design through its open-plan layout and nuanced integration of the surrounding nature. Designed by Vitor Dias Arquitetura, the three-story residence in Louveira, Brazil spreads across 450m² (4,843 sq ft) while artfully adjusting to its surroundings with a striking low-slope roof.
This Japandi Apartment in Panama City, Panama, designed by Anna Faligowska of PIEKNO Studio, showcases Scandinavian warmth and Japanese calm. Completed in 2025, the apartment captures a thoughtful balance between function and emotion, with soft wood textures, ample natural light, and spaces that evoke a sense of belonging. The design philosophy transforms the apartment into a sanctuary that nurtures connections and inspires growth, reflecting simplicity, authenticity, and nature.
A vacation apartment of approximately 290 square meters (3,120 ft) in Tel Aviv, Israel, designed by Frenkel Nirit. This is a sophisticated, rich, and luxurious space tailored for a family with five children, full of layers and depth, ideal for short-term stays in an iconic tower centrally located in the city. The captivating interior combines material diversity with aesthetic beauty, creating a sophisticated urban style, all while ensuring every element is unique and meticulously crafted.
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