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Set within the dense urban fabric of Delhi, this 1,300-square-foot residence reinterprets simplicity as an architecture of wellness and composure. The design does not pursue reduction for its own sake, but seeks clarity, spaces distilled to their most essential, tactile, and atmospheric elements.  The living room articulates the project’s ethos of composed richness. Taupe, warm beige, and earthen tones establish a grounded palette, while a grey sectional with ribbed upholstery acts as both anchor and counterpoint, combining comfort with architectural precision. Subtle contrasts emerge in the muted burgundy lounge chair and circular coffee table, while a large-scale artwork of architectural motifs deepens the spatial narrative. S... More

Casa 01 explores the relationship between architecture, craftsmanship, and the experience of living.The design unfolds beneath a series of vaulted ceilings, which shape the atmosphere of each room while connecting them into a single continuum. Rather than dividing spaces, these curved forms guide the eye, stretch views, and lend a sense of lightness and flow. Marcello Mariana Marcello Mariana Marcello Mariana A central role is played by the custom-designed fixed furniture, conceived as an integral part of the architecture rather than simple additions. The main wardrobe system works as both storage and spatial device: it traces a path that connects the entrance with the living area and, without interruption, leads to the priv... More

Bay House is a compact two-bedroom retreat in a 13-acre master plan. The client wanted a home that opened to its surroundings while offering privacy for short stays. BNA BNA BNA BNA The design is built around three linear bays. One bay houses the bedrooms; the other two form the living core—an open-plan arrangement of living, dining, and kitchen. This setup allows uninterrupted sightlines, cross ventilation, and a direct connection to the gardens. Openings at each end frame views, turning the outdoors into natural extensions of the home. BNA BNA BNA BNA Orientation responds to sun paths and wind movement. The bedroom bay shields from harsh light yet opens the main bedroom to a pool deck and ga... More

On the edge between the urban settlement and the countryside, in a lush and still-authentic landscape, stands a single-family home that finds its identity in the balance between architectural rigor and openness to nature. Designed by MIDE architetti, the residence is laid out on a single level—an elongated horizontal gesture that rests lightly on the ground, guided by principles of subtraction and discretion. Tobias Kaser Tobias Kaser Tobias Kaser The project is articulated into two exposed concrete volumes of different heights, arranged to create fluid, airy, yet intimate spaces. The taller volume houses the main entrance, a spacious covered patio, and the living area—conceived as a bright open space that opens... More

A humble trio, the clients are a family consisting of a husband, wife and their daughter. As per convention, the ‘ask’ was for maximum storage with functional space planning. The design elements were to be kept suitable for the habitable Indian context with less maintenance. As simple as the brief seemed, it proved a challenge to cater to all three differing design tastes. Understanding these differences, the design brings it all together as a home for a family with peculiar elements kept bespoke for each individual. Dotminimal, PC: Arjun Krishna Dotminimal, PC: Arjun Krishna The mood board is subtle and clutter-free, leaning onto earthy tones as a base, with each space having one pop highlight that allows for a subtl... More

The residence is located on the south side of Paros Island. It is south facing, with sea and the entrance is from the north side. The particularity of this plot is its location. It is located on a cape with views from all four orientations. Panagiotis Voumvakis Panagiotis Voumvakis Due to this peculiarity and topography, a house was designed allowing views through the house to the sea and the peninsula. Borrowing elements from the late modernism architecture, translated and designed on a piece of land next to the sea, the residence forms a large, covered surface resting on walls, that acts as panels, defining views and places of inhabitation. Panagiotis Voumvakis Panagiotis Voumvakis The water elements, the courtyards,... More

The ysterni traɪæŋɡəl is in the area of Ysterni on Paros,Cyclades , nearby are the remains of the Vigla phryktoria of Ysterni. It was one of the 11 phryktorias that made up the Tinos- Asia Minor communication network during the Mycenaean era. Following the planning of the phryktories, the residence is placed on the hill of Ysterni. It has a southeast orientation for maximum use of light and protection from the strong northerly winds that characterize the Cycladic Island. Panagiotis Voumvakis react architects The site is triangular, which is sometimes a deterrent factor for the layout of the house due to the sharp and claustrophobic angles. On the contrary, this residence with free floor plans manages to overcome this obstac... More

As lives converge and stories unfold within the tight confines of shared spaces, Social identity emerges in the embrace of high-density housing. As a mosaic of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and dreams co-exist amidst the clustered walls, Our aim was to create a sense of ‘home’.  Anand Jaju This 4 member-family apartment is a crisp, detailed, textured, and timeless contemporary unit with a theme of muted hues marking its subtle subsistence in the community, simultaneously speaking an ingenious design language of its own. Anand Jaju A touch of classical components enhances the required qualities and spatial perceptions are added to this neutral, minimalistic, and simplified backdrop to add some character. The moo... More

On the eastern part of the Greek island of Naxos, amidst an primitive landscape, far away from the saturation of tourism, a simple single story vacation house was built within the confines of a deserted olive grove. Iakovos Theodoros Apeiranthitis   The composition consists of a simple, rectangular form in which a frugal, linear program was embedded, designed to fit the needs of the owner and her family. The only interruption in the form is the exterior shower, forming a boundary between private and public, protecting the bedrooms from the more extroverted living room. Iakovos Theodoros Apeiranthitis A main consideration for the design was the relationship between interior and exterior spaces, which remains strong, regardl... More

Baan Pee Baan Nong is a project where the eldest brother wants to build a house for his younger brother and sister in an adjoining plot of land. Total land size of 2 plots 770 sq.m. (192.5 Square Wa) Located in Prachachuen, Bangkok to accommodate future family expansion. The usable areas of both buildings must be similar in size and suitable for the lifestyle of each person and must be sufficient for different needs. My brother's house needed a parking space and a garage for storing collectible cars. The sister's house needs a workspace, writing books, and room for mom and dad. Thanes Piamnamai Thanes Piamnamai Thanes Piamnamai Thanes Piamnamai The layout of the building and the usable area The design of the building la... More

Unity Preschool is a non-profit Emilia Reggio inspired kindergarten, nestled within the confines of a conventional office building in Hangzhou. Serving as a beacon of support for double-income working families in the surrounding underserved community and those with multiple young children, Unity Preschool offers essential daycare services and additional childcare support. Studio Jia was commissioned to design the school campus, encompassing programs including classrooms, libraries, a central piazza, school kitchen, art studio, office space, performance stage, meeting rooms, reception area, café, and multi-function room. Lvqiu Photography Lvqiu Photography Lvqiu Photography Lvqiu Photography At the project's essen... More

The "Ghaf Majlis project" in the UAE stands as a cultural hub where guests gather to converse, exchange news, and connect. Nestled within the desert and enveloped by the UAE's national Ghaf tree, the design exudes a dynamic yet simple shape, encapsulating the essence of pure geometry. The triangle, a recurring motif, intertwines with crisp lines, forming the cornerstone of the building's expression. JILL JILL JILL JILL The architectural layout is centered around the Main and Mini Majlis, Dining rooms, Lobby, Bathrooms, and a Heavy Kitchen. A strategic arrangement ensures both privacy and a visual link to the natural surroundings. At the crossroads of these paths, a triangular water feature serves as a focal point. The d... More

The northern mountains of Tehran are the natural heritage and identifying landscapes of Tehran city. In a situation where, unfortunately, the rules of construction do not support the preservation of the integrity of this heritage and allow all kinds of manipulations on its body and landscape, the responsibility of designers and builders in minimizing this harmful process will be heavier. Therefore, we tried to express our design in complete simplicity, dignity, and executive delicacy. So that, the created image is modest concerning its background mountainous and does the minimum damage to it due to the current limitations. Deed Studio Deed Studio Deed Studio Deed Studio Each floor is in the form of a box, which is surro... More

The “BLUE CUBE” is an administrative multifunction project, an office and a showroom for a publication house located in a fifty-year-old building in 7th district, Bahar St,in Tehran. In the beginning, when this project was presented to our studio, according to the initial situation, the entrance level was equal to the alley level, so the unit height was about two meters which was not proper. The second and third parts were 15 cm lower than the main level so the unit height was increased to 2.15 meters. The main problem of this project was the unit height that prevented us from being able to use space properly in most functions and also limited us in floor and ceiling design. The first process that occupied our mind was to sol... More