When Your Modernist Toorak Flat Needs to Handle Both Dinner Parties and Drum Solos.A musician's ground-floor flat in Toorak's heritage Caringal Flats receives thoughtful renovation by Ellul Architecture. The 88-square-metre space, originally designed by John William Rivett in 1951, balances contemporary functionality...
Building on Impossible Terrain: Casa Magarola by Raúl Sánchez.Casa Magarola proves impossible sites can yield remarkable results. This Barcelona home floats above a 100% slope on minimal concrete supports, working with gravity rather than fighting it. The 175-square-metre building barely touches the...
House for Five Women: Architecture as a Force for Good in Post-War Bosnia.The House for Five Women in Bosnia represents a new model for post-war community healing through design. Swiss and Serbian practice TEN collaborated with local craftspeople, NGOs, and residents over seven years to create architecture that...
Hardware Store Haute Couture: The Stockholm Apartment Redefining Renovation Aesthetics.When faced with prohibitive craftsmen costs in Stockholm, Patrick Müller of Ductus Studio turned necessity into poetry. Using only affordable, locally-sourced materials, the architect created a space of perpetual transformation where...
Break-through Basics: Unplanned Domestic Prototype in San Sebastián by Ismael Medina Manzano.Breaking free from the rigid frameworks of 1960s Spanish architecture, this San Sebastián apartment renovation features a sculptural green ceramic wall, locally-sourced materials, and mobile furnishings. The result is a bold prototype for...
Handcrafted Beauty: Natural Cosmetics Store in Novi Sad, Serbia by Studio Autori.Studio Autori has created a 32-square-metre sanctuary for natural beauty in Novi Sad, Serbia. Sofi Cosmetics' latest store embraces the subtle imperfections and tactile qualities of handcrafted elements, creating an environment that...
Undulating Wall Creates Spatial Harmony in This 53sqm Hong Kong Home.New York-based Adrian Chan Design and Research Office demonstrates the power of meticulous planning in a compact Hong Kong apartment. The 53-square-meter space features an innovative undulating wall system that defines spaces while...
Elegance in Miniature: Studio Greca’s Ode to Italian Entryways.In Rivoli, Studio Greca's Interno A project is a love letter to the Italian entryways. Nestled in a historic residence once graced by the Savoia family, this 50sqm apartment posed a unique challenge. From a custom-made portal that...
An 80s Fasham Johnson Home Revival: Bridget and Adam’s Carnegie Home.A Carnegie couple breathed new life into their 1980s Fasham Johnson home, balancing Mid-Century charm with contemporary living. In a world of constant change, there's something to be said for honouring the past. This home renovation...
