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June 19, 2025
When a pair of New York doctors moved to Coral Gables with their 5-year-old son, they wanted a fresh start, but without letting go of the sophistication they loved up north. The answer? A complete gut renovation of a lakefront home, transformed by boutique design studio Andreea Franca into a serene retreat that fuses coastal […]
June 18, 2025
Photography by Michael Lassman Photography Perched high on a rocky slope in Palm Beach, just 40 kilometers from Sydney, Australia, this modest home offers an antidote to over-designed living. Designed and built by CplusC Architects + Builders, this two-bedroom home isn’t about grandeur or excess, it’s about quiet immersion in the treetops. With a cargo […]
June 18, 2025
Kingspan Insulation is rebuilding trust across the construction industry through a renewed focus on transparency, rigorous testing, and best-in-class compliance. In association with Lately, there have been some remarkable projects which have made use of the versatile range of products from Kingspan Insulation. From the new Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital to a stunning 1950s […]
June 17, 2025
Bindloss Dawes has restored a rural hamlet in south-west France – and remodelled a 300-year-old barn – to create a tranquil wellness destination. Photos Ellen Christine Hancock Bindloss Dawes has completed the transformation of a remote cluster of agricultural buildings into Amassa – a yoga and wellness retreat set in the rolling hills of south-west […]
June 17, 2025
Carmody Groarke’s transformation of a 1970s warehouse into a six-storey, demountable office scheme delivers a low-tech, low-carbon landmark for Bethnal Green. Photos Johan Dehlin, Rory Allen Carmody Groarke has completed the retrofit and extension of a former textile workshop in east London. Once slated for demolition, the unassuming 1970s concrete-framed structure has been reimagined as […]
June 17, 2025
Russian designer Yulia Babintseva of YUHOME Design Studio reimagined a 812 square foot (75 sqm) apartment as a serene weekend escape. Overlooking the greenery of Petrovsky Island, the apartment was designed for a couple who wanted more than function, they wanted a story, a symbol of their values, and a place that felt like their […]
June 17, 2025
Tucked into a wild and untouched corner of Costa Rica, the Rio Perdido West Bungalows offer an unforgettable stay, floating above lush forest floors and facing dramatic canyon views. This is where design meets nature, and where guests sleep just steps from the treetops, suspended between cool river currents and warm volcanic springs. Set on […]
June 16, 2025
Studio MUTT’s bold but thoughtful transformation of Royal Albert Dock builds on Liverpool’s proud history of commissioning young, imaginative practices to reinvigorate the city. Words Marco Iulian Photos Jim Stephenson Sixty years ago, British scholar Quentin Hughes wrote one of the best books on Liverpool: Seaport. Illustrated by the beautiful photographs of Graham Smith and […]
June 15, 2025
Set at the edge of a calm lake in Belén de Escobar, just outside Buenos Aires, the Riberas Clubhouse reimagines what a community space can be. Designed by Estudio Ramos, this project is more than just another amenity, it’s a quiet architectural gesture that folds into its surroundings, encourages connection, and feels more like a […]
June 15, 2025
In a world where interior design increasingly leans on narrative and emotion, Zambaiti Contract’s Project – Chapter 2 offers more than just wallpaper, it delivers an immersive visual journey. This second edition of the brand’s signature collection blurs the line between art, sustainability, and scenography. Developed by Zambaiti CreativeLab, the company’s research and development studio, […]
June 14, 2025
In the ancient water town of Suzhou, known for its poetic gardens and slow-living culture, one home has been quietly redefining the idea of what it means to dwell well. The Suzhou Tongli Villa, designed by Hangzhou Shihe Design, isn’t lavish in the traditional sense. There’s no overstatement, no grand gesture. Instead, its beauty is […]
June 14, 2025
In the heart of Taipei City, Taiwan, AODA Design has created a small but striking apartment that redefines what it means to live well in just 409 square feet (38 sqm). As compact living becomes the new normal across Asia, especially post-pandemic, designers are rising to the challenge, crafting homes that feel both refined and […]
13 November 2026
