Architect João Pedro Pedrosa designed Casa na Lameira on the edge of Fátima, close to the city yet firmly embedded in a rural setting. Working closely with the owners, a young couple with two children, he shaped a house that respects its surroundings while offering the comforts of daily life. One of the owners, trained […] More
M-D Design Studio leads the transformation of Fang’s Glasses in Wenzhou’s Mayu Town, a district known for eyewear manufacturing. Rather than retreat under economic pressure, the brand chooses reinvention, introducing a purpose-built showroom that challenges convention and redefines its role in the city. The result introduces a showroom that doesn’t just sell. It invites. It […] More
In the village of Pererenan, Bali, Alexis Dornier designed the Akashi Residence as a place that invites movement, surprise, and engagement. This six-bedroom house opens itself through a dramatic central void, a vertical space that brings in light and fresh air while organizing the flow between levels. Rather than functioning as a standard lightwell or […] More
Banánka House by Paulíny Hovorka Architects, stands at the edge of Banka, a small village wrapped in a narrow valley at the base of the Považský Inovec mountains. The plot sits quietly among dense forest, tall trees, and a natural stream. A narrow road leads to the site and continues into a trail beyond, reinforcing […] More
In the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Matière Première Architecture and its long-time construction partner Nu Drom found more than a project, they secured a permanent base for their shared vision. Alongside a third collaborator from the woodworking industry, the two studios acquired a pine-covered site overlooking Highway 10, just outside the town of Magog. Together, […] More
On Whidbey Island, a modest cedar house sits just above a meadow, quietly inviting residents into a slower rhythm, known as Whidbey Uparati, the Sanskrit word for stillness. The 1,880 square foot retreat serves as both a family gathering space and a meditative sanctuary. Architect Matt Wittman designed the house to prioritize connection to nature, […] More
MEMAR Architecture, a distinguished Dubai-based design firm with nearly 30 international awards, introduces its latest residential masterpiece, an exclusive villa in Dubai Hills. This luxurious project has already received recognition with three international awards in the Architecture – Single Residence category. With its modern design, the villa stands as a refined statement of contemporary luxury, […] More
A Siena apartment in the city’s historic core spans two structures, a medieval tower house and an early 13th-century residential wing. The owners, both art collectors, collaborated with Paolo Mori of CMT Architetti to establish a layout that responds to the building’s layered history while accommodating a curated collection of artworks. Materials and Floor System […] More
La Dolce Vita, a new luxury train created by Orient Express and Milan-based Dimore Studio, offers a fresh approach to rail travel across Italy. Designed to reflect the optimism and visual style of the 1960s, the project brings together design, gastronomy, and regional exploration. With eight curated routes stretching from coastal towns to vineyard-rich interiors, […] More
In the sloped region of Kekliktepe in Urla, Türkiye, Ofisvesaire reshaped an existing residence into S House, a carefully calibrated home that steps away from its original envelope and into a new architectural identity. The design process began by stripping the project down to its structural bones, revisiting its basic systems to lay the groundwork […] More
The fifth edition of the Shaping Surfaces competition by Cleaf recognizes the Bluegame BGM75 yacht by Lissoni & Partners as its winner. The jury, made up of experts across architecture, design, and scenography, Gianluca Bellomo, Francesca Gastone, Andrea Martinelli, Francesca Molteni, and Margherita Palli, evaluated submissions based on originality in design and effective use of […] More
Located in Loredo, a coastal town in northern Spain, Casa Loredo is the second residence designed by Zooco Estudio for its ongoing series titled New Vernacular Architecture of the Cantabrian Coast. Designed on a narrow plot with views across the bay to Santander, the house serves as both shelter and viewpoint. Surrounded by pines and […] More