Off-the-Grid: Brutalist Penthouse Apartment in Surat, India by DOT.In this brutalist penthouse apartment transformed by DOT, careful modulation of light, seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, and thoughtful use of materials contribute to the creation of a living environment that is both...
From Winery to Retreat: Mas Estela Holiday Apartments by Rai Pinto Studio.In the heart of Catalonia’s Empordà region, Mas Estela exemplifies the fusion of historical preservation and modern design. Conceived by Rai Pinto Studio, these two holiday apartments are housed within an old winery in the Cap de Creus...
Rebuilding Post-War Sarajevo: The Sustainable and Adaptive Zemlja Apartment by Project V Architecture.Zemlja, which translates to 'earth,' 'land,' and 'country' in Bosnian, is an apartment retrofit in post-war Sarajevo that aims to restore a sense of place, home, and shared identity through architectural innovation. Project V Architecture...
Reverence for Brutalism with a Twist: Torres Blancas Apartment Renovation by Studio Noju.In approximately 400-square-meters, Studio Noju has managed to execute the seamless translation from the old to the new in this refurbished apartment inside the historic Torres Blancas. Designed in 1961 by Spanish architect Francisco...
Tradition, Culture & Modern Workplace: UAE Government Office in Abu Dhabi by Agata Kurzela Studio.When tasked with retrofitting an existing space with the UAE government offices, little did Agata Kurzela Studio know their initially simple brief would grow into a multifaceted, complex new project that embraced tradition, culture, and...
Three Pieces: Compact Madrid Apartment by Gonzalo del Val + Toni Gelabert.Sink your teeth into the zesty orange and grapefruit tones of this delightfully renovated apartment in the Spanish capital. Designed in collaboration between Gonzalo del Val and Toni Gelabert, this compact seventy-square-metre apartment is...
Artful Abode in New Delhi by Mathew & Ghosh Architects and Rajiv Saini + Associates.In one residential enclave in southeast Delhi is a home that has contracted and expanded several times over the years, mirroring the size and evolution of the family that inhabits it. When it was constructed in 1977, it was designed for a...
Warm, Organic & Raw: Mother Earth HQ by Memola Estudio and Vitor Penha.There’s something quite domestic about the way this building presents itself. Perhaps it’s the proportions of the facade windows. Maybe it’s the expansive first floor balconies lined with greenery. It’s presence to the street even...
In a World of Its Own: Her Melbourne by Dion Hall.It's hard to walk past Her Melbourne without stopping in for a drink. Glowing from the sidewalk behind a fluted glass front with apricot awnings above, the exterior echoes the French boulevards the Bistro is modelled on. The restaurant and...
