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A minimalist house nestled in a coastal landscape in Calabria, Italy. Designed by Italy and Australia-based architecture and design firm MORQ, Villa RA is a contemporary dwelling firmly anchored into its setting. The clients tasked the studio with creating their dream vacation home; a place where they can connect with their Calabria...

[dropcap]G[/dropcap]essato had the great pleasure of talking to Italian photographer Marcello Mariana about his work and photography in general. It was a candid and inspiring conversation that we enjoyed immensely. Mariana's recognizable talent for composition and capturing elusive, atmospheric, and even melancholic qualities in s...

[dropcap]G[/dropcap]essato had the great pleasure of talking to Italian photographer Marcello Mariana about his work and photography in general. It was a candid and inspiring conversation that we enjoyed immensely. Mariana's recognizable talent for composition and capturing elusive, atmospheric, and even melancholic qualities in s...

A sustainable, high-end retreat nestled in a protected jungle in Mexico. Opened in 2021, Casa Bautista is an eco-friendly, sustainable retreat that welcomes guests in a verdant paradise. Located in the heart of the protected Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, one of Tulum’s Unesco Heritage sites, the villa offers trav...

A sustainable, high-end retreat nestled in a protected jungle in Mexico. Opened in 2021, Casa Bautista is an eco-friendly, sustainable retreat that welcomes guests in a verdant paradise. Located in the heart of the protected Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, one of Tulum’s Unesco Heritage sites, the villa offers trav...

A contemporary concrete house designed with three circular patios. Located in Aroeira, just south of Lisbon, Casa Trevo (Trefoial House) stands out among the surrounding pine trees with an unconventional design. Architecture studio Double (O) created the

A traditional building renovated into a showroom and studio. Japanese design studio nottuo has two offices, one in Tokyo and one in the small village of Nishiawakura, Okayama. However, their headquarters are not located where one would expect. Moving away from the urban setting of Tokyo, the studio relocated its main office and showroom to the Japanese countryside to show that contemp...

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith building space at a premium in urban areas, garage conversion projects offer the perfect solution to expand a living space or to create a cozy, standalone dwelling. Depending on the local building code and whether you need a building permit, a DIY approach can lower the garage conversion cost significantly to make this type of home improvement more accessible. A detached...

A contemporary, wedge-shaped volume nestled in a dramatic landscape in New Zealand. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Actual Architecture Company is an architecture and design firm that operates around the world. For the Wanaka Wedge House, they adapted a prototype previously designed to be easily adjusted for different sites and requirements. Nestled on the site of a former sheep station on ...

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]rigita Bula Architects is an acclaimed architecture company from Riga, Latvia known for its green approach to design processes. Their refined Salt House, located on the shore of a small coastal fishing village of Pāvilosta, Latvia, is a magnificent example of environmentally-responsible and resource-efficient architectu...

An understated architectural design that provides a tranquil backdrop for slow living. Melbourne-based Studiofour completed Ruxton Rise Residence for the architecture firm’s co-director Sarah Henry. Located in the Beaumaris suburb, the gray brick dwelling stands on a greenfield site among the neighborhood’s mi...

An understated architectural design that provides a tranquil backdrop for slow living. Melbourne-based Studiofour completed Ruxton Rise Residence for the architecture firm’s co-director Sarah Henry. Located in the Beaumaris suburb, the gray brick dwelling stands on a greenfield site among the neighborhood’s mi...

A contemporary chalet designed to create a dialogue with a breathtaking landscape in the Italian Alps. Built in the Breuil-Cervinia Alpine resort, Climber’s Refuge has a sustainable design that also pays homage to the mountain landscape. LCA Architetti designed the contemporary

A contemporary chalet designed to create a dialogue with a breathtaking landscape in the Italian Alps. Built in the Breuil-Cervinia Alpine resort, Climber’s Refuge has a sustainable design that also pays homage to the mountain landscape. LCA Architetti designed the contemporary

A reclaimed brick extension designed for a house from the 1860s. Completed by London-based architecture studio Alder Brisco, this new studio extension complements a house that dates back to the 1860s. The clients, illustrator and educator Peter Nencini and his partner, designer-maker Sally Nencini, asked the archit...

A reclaimed brick extension designed for a house from the 1860s. Completed by London-based architecture studio Alder Brisco, this new studio extension complements a house that dates back to the 1860s. The clients, illustrator and educator Peter Nencini and his partner, designer-maker Sally Nencini, asked the archit...

A reclaimed brick extension designed for a house from the 1860s. Completed by London-based architecture studio Alder Brisco, this new studio extension complements a house that dates back to the 1860s. The clients, illustrator and educator Peter Nencini and his partner, designer-maker Sally Nencini, asked the archit...

Eco-friendly stools inspired by an iconic design. When minimalist design and sustainable manufacturing come together, great things happen. Throw in a design icon into the mix, and you have a winning recipe. Designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa for

An outbuilding from the 1880s transformed into a modern family home. Located close to Basel’s historical Spalentor gates that date back to the 1400s, Missionsstrasse House represents another era of the Swiss city’s architectural heritage. Originally an outbuilding, the 1880s structure was part of a larger property that inclu...

An outbuilding from the 1880s transformed into a modern family home. Located close to Basel’s historical Spalentor gates that date back to the 1400s, Missionsstrasse House represents another era of the Swiss city’s architectural heritage. Originally an outbuilding, the 1880s structure was part of a larger property that inclu...

An outbuilding from the 1880s transformed into a modern family home. Located close to Basel’s historical Spalentor gates that date back to the 1400s, Missionsstrasse House represents another era of the Swiss city’s architectural heritage. Originally an outbuilding, the 1880s structure was part of a larger property that inclu...

An outbuilding from the 1880s transformed into a modern family home. Located close to Basel’s historical Spalentor gates that date back to the 1400s, Missionsstrasse House represents another era of the Swiss city’s architectural heritage. Originally an outbuilding, the 1880s structure was part of a larger property that inclu...

A modern farmhouse nestled in a picturesque setting on Vancouver Island. Located in North Saanich, a rural community on Vancouver Island’s southern peninsula, this modern farmhouse stands on the footprint of a dilapidated barn and house. Scott and Scott Architects...

A landmark brownstone building transformed into a vibrant home. Located in the historic neighborhood of Clinton Hill, this landmark Brooklyn brownstone was completely transformed into a modern and bright living space. NYC-based architecture firm Michael K. Chen Architecture (MKCA) completed both extensive repairs and th...

A landmark brownstone building transformed into a vibrant home. Located in the historic neighborhood of Clinton Hill, this landmark Brooklyn brownstone was completely transformed into a modern and bright living space. NYC-based architecture firm Michael K. Chen Architecture (MKCA) completed both extensive repairs and th...

Partially buried inside a rocky hillside, this house draws inspiration from cave dwellings. Located in a secluded area on Serifos Island, Greece, NCaved is a contemporary house that disappears into the coastal landscape thanks to an ingenious design. Athens-based architecture firm Mold Architects designed the dwelling a...

An art residency program in the center of Florence. Founded by Martino di Napoli Rampolla in Florence Italy, art center Numeroventi continues the city’s Renaissance era tradition of supporting artists and creative pursuits. The residency program offers the opportunity to relax and create in a tranquil space inside the 16th-cent...