Wedged between two fairly conventional residential buildings in Bucharest is an unexpected gem of a cafe. “The Chapel,” a single-story, contemporary structure with a steep triangle roof line and sleek fixtures, is extremely narrow—a characteristic it celebrates through proportion, materials, and a lot of windows. Designed by Ștefan Păvăluță, founder and principal architect of Romanian […]
Casa la Marchesana in Bologna transforms a historic apartment into a bold, monochrome loft defined by black finishes and sharp geometry. The interior design introduces a dark volume that houses the kitchen, appliances, and vertical circulation, creating a strong visual contrast against the white envelope of the old structure. The layout is compact yet functional, […]
Oak House, designed by MUKA Arquitectura north of Madrid, is built almost entirely in exposed concrete. The structure shows raw beams, heavy slabs, and visible supports, leaving little room for softness. Large glass walls bring in the landscape, but the atmosphere inside remains cold and rigid. The architects introduced oak carpentry and furniture as a […]
The Sandpiper Cabin by Scott Posno Design is the kind of retreat I’d love to have one day. Its thoughtful design and cedar shingle exterior give it a natural, timeless character that blends beautifully with the forest. The home is composed of two simple volumes joined at the center, creating a clear yet private layout. […]
In Stuttgart, SOMAA converted two small apartments and a storage loft from the 1930s into one functional, light-filled residence. The redesign removes non-load-bearing walls and opens the ceiling, creating a continuous flow between cooking, dining, working, and resting areas. A central kitchen anchors the plan, while hidden doors and a curtain system provide flexible boundaries […]
Those tedious email exchanges and endless Zoom calls don’t have to be boring. Thanks to Dirk McGirk, every work task can double as a mini cocktail party—just don’t get too dishy. The designer was inspired by a font resembling tiny cubes of Swiss to create a “mechanical cheese board,” a collection of 104 keycaps shaped […]
The Woodnest treehouses in Norway stand out for their striking shingle-clad forms that seem to merge with the forest. Each façade is covered in overlapping wooden shingles, creating a texture that resembles tree bark and allows the structures to blend naturally into their surroundings. More than a protective skin, the shingles shift with the light […]
Set along the western shore of Sag Harbor Bay, this family home by 1100 Architect is shaped by two simple gabled wings set at right angles. The longer volume runs parallel to the shoreline and holds the living, dining, and kitchen areas, all opening to a 125-foot terrace and screened porch. The shorter wing contains […]
In the Dutch countryside, a ruined sheepfold dating back to the early 1800s has been given new life. Once a vital agricultural building, the structure had fallen into disuse when sheep farming for manure became obsolete. Thanks to HilberinkBosch Architecten, the sheepfold has been restored and transformed into a modern house. What makes this project […]
On the outskirts of Wanaka, New Zealand, Sundance Rise by Condon Scott Architects is a modern home that opens to sweeping views of the mountains and lake. The design emphasizes materiality, where Corten steel panels and dark timber cladding create a bold exterior softened by natural textures. Local schist stone anchors the base, adding weight […]