612, a home interior project by Salt Studio, seamlessly integrates walnut wood with soft beige hues, exuding refined luxury and sophistication. The project combines minimalism with traditional Indian aesthetics, creating a modern design language that honors simplicity and warmth. Neutral colors and organic materials create a calm atmosphere, while modern furnishings enhance functionality and style.
Casa RMO by Magarão + Lindenberg Arquitetura is a residence designed to complement its lush natural surroundings and breathtaking views. The architects used exposed metal structures, timber roofs, and stone walls, along with Corten aluminum frames and natural wood shutters, to create a harmonious façade and cozy interiors. Rooms are designed to maximize views, with large glass openings bringing natural light and ensuring transparency and fluidity between inside and out.
Magarão + Lindenberg Arquitetura is an architecture practice based in Rio de Janeiro, founded by architects Mauricio Magarão and Alice Lindenberg. In 2019, they joined forces to open their own office, seeking to establish their language and their way of creating architecture. Making the transformation of spaces have a positive impact on people’s lives is a common goal for both of them, always present in their efforts.
‘The Spectacle Of The Sporting Body’ is an architecture thesis by Vladut Iacob from the ‘Bartlett School of Architecture – UCL’, that seeks to create a mixed-use sports facility that promotes mental fortitude and physical health in order to achieve a state of physical and mental harmony. The project proposes a new philosophy based on Taoism to live in harmony with the universe and its energy flow, aiming to revive the communal spirit of the derelict park in Exarcheia at Athens.
Brunner Innovation Factory by HENN integrates production, test and research workshops, offices, a bistro and showrooms in a compact structural form. The architecture focuses on construction details and furniture materiality, with a special attention to the visible roof support structure, a modular wooden arrangement that can be extended. The structure is visible from a distance through a transparent façade and features distinctive recurring intersections of the pincer structure.
Sunyata Eco Hotel, a hospitality project by Design Kacheri, showcases eco-friendly architecture using locally available earth in various forms like mud blocks, poured earth, rammed earth, and mud concrete. The design of the hotel regulates natural light, ventilation, and heat using brick jaalis and mutual shading techniques. Designed as a load-bearing structure, it avoids concrete columns, demonstrating the potential of sustainable urban structures.
Eternal Hill Columbarium, an architecture project by Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten, is a cemetery resembling a wind tower that tells stories of the city. The main volume features slanted, overlapped walls that give a characteristic look to the columbarium. This stacking creates a sense of being at the feet of the hillside, surrounded by mountains. The walls, slanted and opened to the sky, draw in sun rays that warm the atmosphere and accompany the visitor to confront fear.
Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten is an interdisciplinary, intercultural architecture practice based in Germany and Taiwan. For over 20 years, the practice has focused on three core concepts: craftsmanship, materiality, and cooperation. They aim to create architectural designs that reintroduce vernacular craftsmanship and view architecture as an innovative extension of traditional human, social, and cultural integration, constructing timeless authenticity while resisting social constructs.
Casa emme-emme, a home interior project by Filippo Bombace, features the renovation of a beautiful attic with a contemporary, clean, and natural language. The house features warm parquet flooring, except for the kitchen and bathrooms, paved with practical porcelain stoneware. The medium gray color highlights architectural details, articulating the space geometrically in a long visual perspective that cuts through the entire apartment.
Narrow House by Prashant Parmar Architect – Shayona Consultant challenges the limitations of small plots through thoughtful space planning. The design of the residence is breathable, extensive, and functional, with natural light and ventilation. It features interconnectivity within and outside, creating stepped gardens on each floor. These extended roof slabs prevent overheating during summer, allowing cool breezes to enter interior spaces.
Wood Gallery, an interior design project by TSPACE Design, elevates the space beyond display and sales by integrating an art gallery concept. This creates an immersive environment that blends emotional engagement with the spirit of the space, allowing visitors to appreciate the aesthetic beauty of wood flooring. This approach marks a significant step towards adopting a curated, experience-driven business model.
TSPACE Design, founded by architect Tong Zhang, is a Shanghai-based design practice specializing in the interior design of private residences and creative commercial spaces. Their design philosophy is always focusing on the way of life of people, the logic of space construction, and the idea of symbiosis with nature. They seek to share and spread the aesthetics of natural life.
‘To Build A Home’ is an architecture thesis by Tarique Katuntu from the ‘Institute of Architecture – University of Pécs’, that aims to empower the homeless community in Jinja-Uganda and reintegrate them back into society. The project proposes a community center where the homeless are taught employable skills so they can learn how to make a living in the community. The goal is to help the homeless highlight their talents, shift public perception, and foster a supportive environment for all.
La Magnolia by Martin Gomez Arquitectos is a modern and contemporary residence that emphasizes materials that create warmth and a homely atmosphere. The use of black metal, black flagstone, and lapacho wood plays a key role in achieving this effect. The home, built for a young and active family, is highly versatile and embraces the concept of evoking strong emotions in transitional spaces.
The Globetrotters’ Haven by unTAG Architecture & Interiors showcases affordable luxury through Tropical Modernism, inspired by Sri Lankan architecture. The home interior project blends rustic, earthy materials like exposed brick, wooden accents, white walls, and printed floors, creating a timeless aesthetic. Handmade tiles, rattan, and salvaged wood furniture enhance the space, while indoor greenery adds to the natural, Bawa-inspired design.
Team Value Pan-Home Furnishing Showroom is an interior design project that features a “Material Library” concept, allowing designers to explore and select the latest materials. Each new material is tagged with a unique QR code, providing a one-stop solution for designers to access detailed information, akin to a library catalog. This innovative approach reflects the building’s design and practical management.
Team Value is an international design practice based in Foshan, China, founded by designer Ning Jicun.
GR House, designed by Paulo Martins Arquitectura, is an inert volume that mimics nature, with its eastern wing’s volumetric deformation indicating its openness and submission to the surrounding views. The irregular, earthen form of this residence features patios and skylights visible only from higher up with openings that create a transition between interior and exterior.
Simple Craft Collection, an interior design project by HAS design and research, is a new-era furniture museum that transcends traditional showrooms. The architects introduced a unique design concept called “Floating Icebergs” that reflects the complex relationship between the site and its surroundings. The design creates an exceptional spatial experience by combining the solidity of “ice freezing” and the fluidity of “ice melting.”
Serenity Ridge, an interior design project by The Arch Studio, represents an exquisite blend of contemporary design and natural beauty. This house strikes the ideal balance between functionality and aesthetics through the thoughtful selection of materials, a minimalist design, and an emphasis on sustainability. The design creates a calm and welcoming haven by carefully combining contemporary elements with a deep respect for nature.
The Arch Studio is a young multi-disciplinary design studio based in Pune, founded by architect Siddhina Sakla. The practice offers architecture and interior design solutions for residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail projects. The studio combines functional brilliance and aesthetic beauty in each project, offering bespoke solutions tailored to individual visions with meticulous attention to detail.
‘Transforming Urban Narratives’ is an architecture thesis by Damla Dirik from the ‘Department of Architecture and Arts – Iuav University of Venice’, that explores the preservation and reinterpretation of architectural heritage to address contemporary urban challenges, such as housing shortages, by revitalizing the historic region of Perşembe Pazarı. By drawing on traditional Turkish architecture and the legacy of the Galata Walls, the project seeks to reconnect the site’s past with its present and create a vibrant, sustainable future for the region.
Home and local renovation in Can Mantega by Parramon + Tahull arquitectes gives new life to a space located on the ground floor of a building from the fifties. The refurbishment features enlarged access openings for better communication and light and the removal of plaster from walls to eliminate humidity issues. The floor plan was modified, removing unnecessary corridors and visually connecting spaces with wooden sliding doors.
Lamat, a refurbishment project by Objekt Architecten, transforms a seemingly classic house into a light, spacious one with a contemporary interior. While the facade was repaired and returned to its original state, interiors underwent significant changes, including removing the ceiling in the living space and creating a mezzanine space. New materials, tropical plants, and structural elements were carefully incorporated into the interior.
