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A relaxing Swedish retreat designed with one open-plan room and floor-to-ceiling windows. [dropcap]P[/dropcap]art of a traditional farmstead that dates back to 1842, TypeO Loft is an intimate retreat that provides the perfect escape from the fast-pace of urban living. Designed by Magnus Wittbjer and Micha van Dinther of TypeO studio, the one-room bed and breakfast is located in a sepa...

Barns from the 16th century, beautifully restored and redesigned with great respect for their history. Nestled in the English countryside, in a bucolic area of Oxfordshire, Hunts Green Barn is a charming property that comprises 16th century, Grade II listed barns and a new extension. Architecture firm McLaren.Excell carefully renovated ...

A traditional Abruzzo home, transformed into a contemporary living space. Named the Mountain Foothill Home, this project took inspiration from the idea of creating a time gap between the exterior and the living spaces. Architect Andrea Eusebi’s design aims to immerse residents and guests into a distinct experience that kee...

A minimalist cabin built in a pine forest on a rural property in the south of France. [dropcap]N[/dropcap]estled in a forest in Marseille, France, Pine Nut Cabane is a minimalist cabin that takes cues from vernacular architecture. London-based architecture and desig...

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]imilarly to bedrooms, bathrooms are a sanctuary. Grooming rituals in the morning, relaxing baths in the evenings – a well-designed modern bathroom can make these moments extra special. This list brings together some of the most elegant, fun, and downright artistic modern bathroom design projects we could find. From ultra-minimalist concepts where brass accents stand out in a...

A weekend retreat designed with a glass roof that opens the interiors to countryside views. Berlin-based Danish architect Sigurd Larsen designed The Glass House (Das Glashaus) as a weekend home for a small family and their guests. Located in Uckermark, north of Berlin, Germany, the weekend retreat allows the clients to...

Embracing Nature's Elegance in Minimalist Illumination The Karman Atmosphere lighting collection is a refined celebration of nature's beauty. Created by Italian designer Matteo Ugolini, this collection masterfully combines the essence of organic forms and a minimalist a...

A modern take on Australian farmhouses. Built in a rural area of Bruny Island, Tasmania, Coopworth is a modern farmhouse that offers a contemporary twist on rustic farmhouses. FMD Architects designed the dwelling with a creative and dynamic silhouette that subtly refer...

Three heritage terraced houses transformed into a refined home filled with light. Located in Woollahra, a suburb of the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia, this property features heritage facades with classic metal balconies. Renato D’Ettorre Architects transformed three adjacent workers cottages into one large res...

A redesigned apartment located in a historic department store building in Manhattan. Located on 5th Avenue, Flatiron District, NYC, this penthouse occupies the top two floors of a historic former department store building. Connecticut-based Slow Built Studio completed the interior architecture and redesign of the apartment, with

Design Dichotomies: A Study in Contrasting Shapes and Natural Harmony Tucked away within a lush forested plot outside of São Paulo, Brazil, lies an inspiring work of architecture: Casa dos Terraços Circulares, which translates to the House of Circular Terraces. This 2,725-square-foot haven, designed by Brazilian architect Den...

Stepping inside a well-designed interior is always exciting, whether it’s a private home or a commercial space. The style doesn’t even matter. It could be a minimalist room where you can re-discover the character of organic textures and the importance of subtlety. Or it could be an extravagant interior, full of color, eclectic furniture

A 19th century residential building transformed into a hotel with Shaker-inspired furniture. Located in the center of Mexico City, Circulo Mexicano is a new boutique hotel that welcomes travelers with minimalist but warm interiors. Architecture firm Ambrosi | Etchegaray completed the redesign project of a 19th centu...

A concrete house with four wings and four gardens inspired by the layout of Renaissance villas. Built on the outskirts of Prague, Czech Republic, this suburban villa occupies a sloping site in an especially verdant area. Nacházel Architekti designed the house as a monolithic, reinforced

The renovation and expansion of a house owned by collectors of vintage objects and furniture. Named Magpie House, this project started out with a simple extension and then evolved to encompass an entire home renovation. The clients, a textile designer and a digital designer, turned to DGN Studio to expand their terraced house in Ha...

A contemporary extension added to a semi-detached Victorian house in London. Completed by DGN Studio, Concrete Plinth House is an architectural project comprising the renovation of existing living spaces and the creation of an extension. The clients originally tasked the ...

A playful, stylish, and vibrant apartment designed with eclectic interiors. Located in a historical building in the Gastown neighborhood of Vancouver, Canada, the Koret Loft tells a fascinating story about the evolution of architecture and design. Originally built in 1909 by Edward Evans Blackmore, the former industrial

A refurbished and thoughtfully redesigned residential property in Portugal. Located in Cartaxo, Portugal, this residential building required remodeling to become a secluded and comfortable living space. The clients, a couple with connections to the art world, ta...

A refined apartment located in the 1930s extension of a 19th century palazzo. Named Casa Mille, this renovation project spans three eras and different architectural styles. Turin-based Italian architect Fabio Fantolino redesigned the space to create his own home, a refined apartment that celebrates the building’s rich hi...

From rustic to refined, this property in the French countryside invites guests to relax in exceptionally warm spaces. Paris-based interior design studio Heju creates minimalist spaces that often blend Scandinavian and Japanese cues. For Papotte,...

A contemporary house with four linked volumes that give a nod to traditional Mallorcan architecture. Completed in a collaboration between Isla Architects and architect Fidalgo Magro, Casa en La Garriga (House in La Garriga) is a project that began in an unusual way. The client decided to hire another architect once the c...

A house designed with varying ceiling heights and openings that optimize privacy and access to views. Built in the city of Nara, Japan, in a residential area surrounded by a forest and a pond, House in Kaerumataike features an ingenious design that optimizes the connection to nature.

The Bond Street Apartment boasts interior design by the Brooklyn-based studio Ensemble Architecture. A classic Nolita loft, the apartment retains quasi-industrial details such as the exposed pipes that traverse the plain white ceilings.

A stunning renovation of an Edwardian terrace house in North London. Located in the Muswell Hill suburb in North London, the UK, this three-story Edwardian brick house was thoughtfully restored and redesigned by local practice Melissa White Architects. With the hou...

A refined transformation and expansion of a 1965 chalet-style house. When the co-founder of Graux & Baeyens Architects and his wife stumbled upon a chalet-like dwelling from 1965 in Destelbergen, Belgium, they fell in love with its charm decided to make it their own. However, the building had a compact footp...

A house extension designed with a warm gray, hipped roof. Located in Epsom, Surrey, this 1920s house was transformed with a contemporary extension by London-based studio Oliver Leech Architects. Named Hipped House, the residence required extensive renovations throughout the int...

A house transformed with re-inhabited voids and a closer connection to nature. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Atherton San Mateo County, California, this house is surrounded by mature oaks and grass. The design, although beautiful and representative of an era before the city underwent rapid growth, requ...

A renovation and extension of an Edwardian house in London. Named RR Residence, this brick house in Clapham, south London, was renovated and revamped into a modern home by Studio McW

A wood-clad house built among sand dunes on a beach in New Zealand. Built at the edges of a pine forest, among sand dunes on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, this modern rustic house immerses the inhabitants into a picturesque landscape. Te Arai Beach House was designed by Fearon Hay Architects...

A minimalist house built in a dense urban setting in Mexico. Built in a dense urban area in the historic center of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the Sin Nombre House and Gallery provides access to secluded, completely private spaces filled with light. Architecture firm Associates Architecture created the dwelling for t...

An artist’s studio on the ground floor of a traditional house in South Tyrol. Located in the historic area of Lana, in South Tyrol, Italy, this charming building looks almost unchanged from the early 1900s when artist Wassily Kandinsky captured it as part of a painting of the town’s square. The building at 20/A is now a ...

A wood-clad house in Sweden designed with several volumes that follow the topography of a rocky coastal landscape. Built on a small island in Sweden’s Gothenburg archipelago, Villa Vassdal features an understated design that draws inspiration from the coastal landscape. Studio Holmberg designed the dwelling as a retreat that blends into the setting. Formerly linked to shipping and fis...

A brick extension designed with a compact footprint and cozy, light-filled living spaces. When the owners of this weatherboard house in Brunswick, in Melbourne, Australia, decided to expand their living spaces for their growing family, they turned to local architecture firm

A mid-century house, stunningly restored and redesigned with great respect for its architectural and interior design heritage. Located in City Beach, a coastal suburb of Perth, Australia, this residence is a beautiful example of mid-century architecture and design. The client, an entertainer and dog owner who was pas...

A modern home deeply connected to nature. Even before stepping inside the Sonoma Wine Country Residence, the breathtaking location probably stuns guests the first time they visit. At the top of a hill, in a meadow area filled with tall grass and trees, the plot of land overlooks the charming village of Healdsburg, California. Distant mountains rise in the distance to complete the pict...

A concrete house designed with courtyards that open to the sky and the surrounding bushland in Australia. Modern concrete houses look especially striking in natural settings. Pearl Beach House is a perfect example. Designed by New South Wales-based Australian...

An urban house designed with a series of volumes that create cascading terraces. In large cities, unoccupied space is always rare to find. Building thoughtfully designed residences in historical areas, however, is even rarer. Which makes this project truly special. Named Townhouse in Neubaugasse, this family home occupies a long and narrow stretch of land alongside a firewall in a cou...

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]imilarly to bedrooms, bathrooms are a sanctuary. Grooming rituals in the morning, relaxing baths in the evenings – a well-designed modern bathroom can make these moments extra special. This list brings together some of the most elegant, fun, and downright artistic modern bathroom design projects we could find. From ultra-minimalist concepts where brass accents stand out in a...

A Harmonious Blend of Style, Function, and Sustainability Nestled in the picturesque English countryside, Cotswolds House is a contemporary five-bedroom masterpiece designed by Oliver Leech Architects. This gem of a home perfectly marries the old and the new, offering a peaceful retreat for its lucky owners, Alan...

A 1970s house transformed into a warm and contemporary living space where redwood surfaces meet splashes of color and artworks. Located in the picturesque Noe Valley in San Francisco, this house dates back to 1974, when architect Albert Lanier designed it with angular forms, redwood-clad interiors and

A Montréal duplex, redesigned to accommodate two individual apartments and one shared floor. Named Les Tissages, or Weavings, this project consists of the complete renovation, redesign, and expansion of a duplex in Montréal’s Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood. Canadian architecture firm La Shed Architecture completed the modernization of the two-apartment building for two sisters who wa...

A house partly built within a slope that overlooks a bay and mountains. Built on a sloping site on a bend of the Derwent River in Hobart, Australia, House at Otago Bay immerses its residents in a beautiful natural landscape. Architecture firm Topology Studio nestled the building into its setting by partly embedding t...

A concrete extension built alongside an old granite farmhouse. Located Guarda, Portugal, in an area known as Mora, this contemporary extension adds living spaces to an old granite farmhouse, which now can house only utilitarian programs. Architects Filipe Pina and ...

Contemporary and simple, this house takes inspiration from traditional farmhouses. Located near the city of Winterthur, northern Switzerland, this house has a contemporary design that celebrates vernacular architecture. More specifically, traditional farmhous...

A contemporary extension designed to enhance the living spaces of a traditional Edwardian house. Located in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, Brighton House is an extension that greatly enriches an existing Edwardian home. Adam Kane Architects create...

A family holiday house designed with five pavilions. Built on the southeastern coast of Australia, at the edge of Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Sorrento Beach House re-imagines the holiday homes of the past via refined contemporary design. Architecture firm Pandolfini Architects designed the

A pre-1911 cottage transformed with contemporary volumes that shelter a large garden. Completed by architecture and interior design practice Myers Ellyett, this project involved the refurbishment of a pre-1911 cottage in Paddington, Australia and the design of new, ...