HOMIN resonates with the Ukrainian word “гомін,” evoking the vibrant hum of family life, and the English phrase “Home In,” symbolizing a return to belonging. In this Kyiv apartment designed by Bezmirno architecture team, home is defined by feeling, not walls. The interior design is a manifesto of contemporary minimalism, where calm rhythm, clarity, and […] More
Forty years ago, the average person had roughly 17 minutes to safely exit their home after a fire started. Today, that number has plummeted to just about three minutes, and in some cases, even less. This dramatic reduction is not due to changes in fire department response times or building codes, but to a fundamental […] More
Pininfarina, the renowned Italian design house, together with developer GT Home, has officially opened Vitra by Pininfarina, a striking new addition to the skyline of Balneário Camboriú, Brazil. This project marks the third Pininfarina-designed building in Santa Catarina and underscores the brand’s expanding architectural influence in the region. Building on the momentum of their previous […] More
Some landlords have a remarkable knack for being calm in the face of challenges, even when dealing with emotional tenants and complex disputes. These landlords have discovered a way to operate in a stress-free capacity. It’s not because their properties or tenants are perfect. It’s because they’ve built systems and boundaries that keep their rental […] More
Casa Corten in Portugal is a residential project that responds directly to the layered history and complex topography of its site, a former timber factory, now reduced to traces of oxidized steel. The design approach by HPA Arquitetura, led by architect Hugo Pereira, is grounded in contextual sensitivity and a commitment to minimizing the intervention’s […] More
Pierattelli Architetture’s latest project breathes new life into a 19th-century apartment inside Florence’s Palazzo Stefanelli. The intervention is part of a broader regeneration initiative, transforming this architectural gem on Borgo Pinti into a collection of refined residential units. The studio’s approach is rooted in a respectful dialogue between historic identity and contemporary design, preserving the […] More
Casa do Engenho, a project by Silverline and photographed by Ivo Tavares, is the transformation of an 18th-century agricultural outbuilding into a contemporary family home. Located in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal), the intervention reflects a commitment to continuity, memory, and renewal, serving as the family’s main residence while honoring its historic roots. Family-Centric Design […] More
Disbrow Iannuzzi designs Baw Beese House in Hillsdale, Michigan as a lakeside retreat built to support several generations of one family. The project responds to social, familial, community, economic, and health needs through a structure that allows relatives to gather or separate as required. This approach gives each family member the ability to visit for […] More
Villa Omah Prana Payangan by Alexis Dornier sits in the highlands of Payangan as a study of circular form and controlled structure. The project follows one clear idea: a ring-shaped plan that arranges every room along the perimeter. This configuration directs the entire home toward the surrounding area and establishes a consistent orientation. The living […] More
Lagoon View marks a significant project for Swatt + Partners, arriving as a full reworking of an existing 4,753 square foot home in the hills above Tiburon. The clients, long based in the Midwest, planned for many years to relocate to the Bay Area to stay closer to their adult children and maintain access to […] More
SENAA architekti designed Kohútka Cottage as contemporary mountain housing shaped by the traditions of Wallachia and the terrain of the Javorníky range. The cottage was originally planned for the owner of the Kohútka mountain complex and draws from the proportions, materials, and spatial logic of the region’s rural buildings. The site gives the house […] More
Villa Lyla sits along a quiet canal on the island of Nassau, designed by SAOTA with interiors by ARRCC and landscape design by Raymond Jungles. The residence occupies a tropical setting defined by water, gardens, and direct access to private docks. It functions as both a retreat and a carefully organised home, shaped by proportion, […] More