In Santa Margherita Ligure, a 45-square-meter apartment inside an 18th-century fisherman’s building has been carefully redesigned by TIPS Architects. Once limited by just two street-facing windows and a dark entrance, the layout was opened to bring natural light across the entire unit. The living area now stretches through the apartment, divided into functional dining, kitchen, […]
Designed by iHouse estudio, this compact home in Punta del Este, Uruguay, reinterprets mid-century living with a modern twist, blurring the boundary between inside and out. Raised lightly above the ground, the structure uses two bold yellow blocks to contain the kitchen, bathrooms, and storage, freeing the rest of the layout for an open plan […]
This 684-square-foot cabin in Sea Ranch, California, was originally designed in 1968 by architect Joseph Esherick. Restored by its new owners with Framestudio, the project keeps the midcentury character while adding modern updates. The three-level open plan was preserved, with a partition added to close off bedrooms when needed. Custom blue cupboards and built-in bunk […]
Overlooking Ames Lake near Redmond, Washington, the Scout Lake Residence now stands on a site once used as a Boy Scout camp. Designed by Stephenson Design Collective and built by Dovetail in 2021, the 3,900-square-foot house balances modern architecture with sensitivity to the protected lakeside forest. The home’s stacked block-like design draws inspiration from the […]
Perched on the 48th floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach, this 465 m² (5,006 sq ft) lower penthouse designed by Jessica Jaegger blends Brazilian identity with sophisticated coastal living. Created for a Rio de Janeiro–born tech entrepreneur and his wife, the residence was envisioned as a family retreat that celebrates both personal roots […]
Kohútka Cottage is a contemporary mountain retreat in Nový Hrozenkov, Czech Republic, designed by SENAA architekti. Inspired by traditional Wallachian log cabins, the home combines classic timber architecture with modern technologies to create energy-efficient living in harmony with its surroundings. The design respects tradition with its steep saddle roof, small casement windows, and deep overhangs, […]
In the Alma Apartment, designed by BLOCO Arquitetos in Brasília, the heart of the home lies in the seamless integration of the kitchen and living room. A central island with a built-in stove anchors the open-plan space. The clean lines, natural wood finishes, and subtle marble accents establish a warm yet contemporary character. One of […]
Tucked into the forests of Washington State, this 1,721-square-foot A-frame cabin by Stephenson Design Collective turns a classic alpine form into a bold modern retreat. Its sharp silhouette and standing-seam black metal roof cut a dramatic figure against the evergreens, designed to withstand heavy snowfall while blending seamlessly into the landscape. Inside, the mood shifts […]
Through the study of time-honored craft techniques, Taiwanese artist Cheng-Tsung Feng envisions contemporary installations that connect us not only to the past but also to nature and our present surroundings. Working across sculpture, installation, craft, and design, the artist draws on what he describes as “ancient and gradually forgotten oriental culture,” translating traditional motifs and […]
This 1,961 sq-ft apartment in Repulse Bay was redesigned by Pure AW’s Designers Ltd to enhance light, views, and functionality. Large sliding glass doors and new windows in the living room and master bedroom open the interiors to natural scenery, while a neutral palette of beige, oak, and marble creates a consistent, calm backdrop throughout […]
