Pak Chong House sits on an elevated plot in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, where S+S Architects draw the house out toward long farmland and mountain views. Designed as a private residence, the project balances exposure and shade while leaning into the owner’s preference for a Modern Japanese aesthetic, with wood-rich interiors that stay calm even in the hot afternoon sun.
Apartment Lavrica sets a calm, contemporary tone in Lavrica, Slovenia, where Studio Formica reworks a compact house into an easygoing home. Sunlight, pale wood, and precise color choices carry through the living room, kitchen, and bedroom to create a consistent visual rhythm. Every surface feels considered yet relaxed, from the gallery wall above the sofa to the soft textiles that temper the open-plan layout for everyday family life.
Retreat in the Heart of the Dolomites is a two-level retreat in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, by Parisotto+Formenton Architetti. Set within a historic ciasa, the project balances local building heritage with a quietly contemporary interior palette shaped by wood, light, and crafted pieces. The result reads as a measured Alpine home, made for unhurried days and clear mountain air.
Modern Farm House sits in Čtyřkoly, Czech Republic, where an aging farmhouse becomes a contemporary house by Marketa Killi. The renovation keeps rural quiet while bringing city-grade comfort and crisp detailing. Inside, the rooms open to sunlight, timber, and stone, and the plan supports family life without fuss.
Crescent House Renovation anchors a classic Toronto, Canada house with a contemporary rear addition by Akb Architects. The project refreshes period rooms while opening the back to light, landscape, and everyday meals. In two moves, it respects ornate plaster and marble up front, then pivots to long panes, warm wood, and a garden-focused kitchen at the rear.
House within a House sits in Taipei, Taiwan, by the riverside of Keelung, shaped by 1001 Giving Living. The house arranges private rooms like islands while shared areas connect them in a measured current of movement. Calm materials and green accents temper the plan, and light filters through blinds and interior windows to tune the day.
House in Misano Adriatico stands in Misano Adriatico, Italy, as a low-slung house by Menichetti+Caldarelli Architetti. Sliding walls, shaded terraces, and a linear pool set the daily rhythm while a restrained palette does the quiet work inside. The project reads as a calm domestic composition, where cabinetry, shelving, and soft seating organize generous rooms without fuss.
Casa Acerbis in Albino, Italy is a captivating project that seamlessly blends public and private spaces. Designed by the renowned duo Gabriele & Oscar Buratti in 2023, this house showcases a unique “typological hybridization,” merging the traditional architecture of the historic town center with the modern concept of a private villa.
The design completes the facade along the piazza, reinterpreting classic elements, while the inner courtyard transforms into a secluded garden oasis, creating a harmonious balance between the urban and the domestic. Visitors to this exceptional residence will be enchanted by the interplay of light, materiality, and the thoughtful articulation of spaces that define this remarkable Italian home.