In Genoa’s Nervi district, Davide Ventura transformed a 1960s attic apartment into a bright, contemporary home. Positioned between the Ligurian Sea and the green hillside of Sant’Ilario, the design takes advantage of its dual outlook by reworking the layout. The original plan placed the living spaces to the north and the bedrooms to the south. […]
Architect João Tiago Aguiar designed the V House as a bold composition of stone volumes that unfold around a central courtyard. Located in Portigaul, the house reads as a continuous monolith—walls, roof, and floors all wrapped in the same pale stone—yet inside, light, greenery, and water shape an entirely different experience. The plan hinges on […]
On Chile’s Canela coast, architect Benjamín Goñi designed a home oriented to rare northern views of the Pacific. The house structure is defined by four low wooden volumes for private areas, two parallel concrete walls, and a central living space that opens fully to the horizon. The clad exterior in gray-toned wood that weathers against […]
What I liked most about this apartment is the spiral staircase with marble steps. It feels like a sculptural piece right at the center of the home, softening the transition between levels while also guiding light through the space. The curved form makes the interior flow feel effortless, and the marble detail adds timeless elegance. […]
From the street, Stealth by APOLLO Architects & Associates reads as a solid stone block, its slate-gray facade giving nothing away. The design prioritizes privacy, yet once inside, the home reveals itself as a light-filled sanctuary shaped by Japanese sensibilities. Minimalist lines, natural materials, and carefully framed garden views echo traditional Japanese architecture while reinterpreting […]
In San Francisco, 35th Collective transformed a historic warehouse into a loft that balances grit and refinement. Exposed brick walls, heavy timber beams, and black steel structure set an industrial rhythm, while white walls, glass guardrails, and refined joinery bring clarity to the space. The plan ties cooking, dining, and lounging into one sweep at […]
Located in the Krkonoše National Park, the Horní Malá Úpa Mountain Chalet by OK PLAN ARCHITECTS blends contemporary comfort with the vernacular character of the Czech highlands. Clad in charred wood and topped with an anthracite metal roof, the gabled structure draws from traditional Krkonoše forms while integrating modern construction methods and energy-sustainable systems. The […]
Casa Orlando, designed by STUDIO.D, reconfigures a 1960s top-floor apartment in Vernazzola, Genoa, to maximize light and space while framing views of the Ligurian Sea. This oak piece integrates storage, seating, and a TV stand, while also functioning as a staircase leading to a skylight and the upper terrace. Above, a full wall of open […]
Overlooking a wooded lake in Michigan, Sodon Lake House from Disbrown Iannuzzi is designed for light, openness, and family living. Inside, large windows and white interiors create an uplifting atmosphere that feels both modern and serene. The renovation enhanced both aesthetics and performance. Uninsulated brick was upgraded with exterior insulation and a crisp white finish, […]
Armstrong Cottage is an off-grid, net zero retreat in Peterborough, Canada, designed by Peter Braithwaite Studio for a Toronto family. Built on an island with difficult access, the project required barges, floating docks, and winter ice crossings to transport materials and machinery. The house is made up of two pavilions—one for living, one for sleeping—set […]