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An old mountain chalet redesigned with new interiors and subtle extensions. Located in Madesimo, in the province of Sondrio, Italy, this existing mountain chalet was thoughtfully redesigned by Luconi Architetti Associati. The site is on the border with Switzerland and offers access to a wide range of slopes for skiing ...

A run-down cottage transformed into a gorgeous modern home. Located in Barwon Heads, Australia, this old cottage was completely transformed by Melbourne-based firm Adam Kane Architects into a beautiful home. The run-down property required renovations, but the studio also expanded the living spaces with a contemporary ...

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]sk anyone who has traveled to Japan, and chances are, they’ll agree – one of the most notable distinctions between Eastern and Western culture is the way we sleep. Unlike Western beds composed of thick mattresses piled high atop a large wooden or metal bed frame, Japanese tradition dictates an...

A steel and wood house nestled in a forest near Lake Tahoe. Located in Truckee, in the Martis Valley close to the north shore of Lake Tahoe, California, Forest House immerses its residents in a gorgeous natural setting. Faulkner Architects nestled the dwelling in a woodland. Jeffrey and sugar pines along with white an...

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...