Residential design

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Project • By TRAIL [practice] • Apartments

Ypsilantou Residence

Ypsilantou Residence is the transformation of an existing apartment guided by a fundamental principle: designing with what is already there. Rather than treating the apartment as a neutral shell to be replaced, the project begins by recognising and amplifying its inherent qualities: its balanced proportions, abundant natural light, the depth of the floor plan, the sequence of spaces, and the traces of an architectural sensibility rooted in the Athenian modernism of the interwar period. Margarita Yoko Nikitaki The intention of TRAIL, together with the apartment’s owners, was not to recreate the architecture of the 1930s, but to reinterpret its atmosphere. The ambition was to translate into contemporary living something of the cla... More

Project • By Vincenzo Spaccapaniccia • Private Houses

AGUA - Private House

AGUA is a private residence conceived as a sequence of pure volumes, controlled perspectives and changing light conditions. The entrance is deliberately concealed from the street and reached through a long, narrow passage protected by a large masonry screen. The path gradually reveals the house and culminates in a large glazed entrance. Demetrio Mancini Demetrio Mancini Demetrio Mancini Michele Biancucci Michele Biancucci The defining element of the project is the rooftop swimming pool, positioned on the second floor and characterized by an intense red bottom. Water becomes an architectural material, reflecting light onto the surrounding surfaces and illuminating the entrance passage below. Michele Biancucci... More

Project • By plenerr • Coasts

Nareel Island Villa

Set along the pristine waterfront of Nareel Island, Abu Dhabi, this private beachfront residence was envisioned as a seamless extension of its coastal setting. Designed by Plenerr, the landscape creates a refined balance between architecture, nature, and the ever-changing horizon of the Arabian Gulf. Caption Caption Caption The design approach focuses on framing views, enhancing outdoor living, and establishing a strong connection between the villa and the sea. Layered planting, shaded garden spaces, intimate courtyards, and resort-style outdoor amenities are carefully composed to provide a sense of privacy while celebrating the property’s exceptional waterfront location. A series of outdoor experiences unfolds throug... More

News • News • 14 Nov 2025

Archello houses of the month - October 2025

Archello has selected its houses of the month for October 2025. This list showcases 20 of the most outstanding private houses added to Archello's project library during the past month, chosen from hundreds received. To be selected, the project must have been completed in the last two years and must include both photos and drawings to provide a full picture of its design. The projects listed below have been built in 16 countries, including  Argentina, Belgium, Costa Rica and Thailand.     La Ballena (Argentina) by Brigati Polak Arquitectos Ramiro Sosa     Not A Motel (Australia) by Pleysier Perkins Tom Blachford     Glass Brick House (Belgium) by Delmulle Delmulle Architecte... More

News • News • 15 Sep 2025

Archello houses of the month - August 2025

Archello has selected its houses of the month for August 2025. This list showcases 20 of the most outstanding private houses added to Archello's project library during the past month, chosen from hundreds received. To be selected, the project must have been completed in the last two years and must include both photos and drawings to provide a full picture of its design. The projects listed below have been built in 16 countries, including  Australia, Ecuador, Japan and Slovakia.     Casa Clausura (Argentina) by Agustín Lozada Caption     HOTHAM (Australia) by Austin Maynard Architects Tess Kelly     Taipa House (Brazil) by Valéria Gontijo + Arquitetos Fron... More

News • News • 7 Jul 2025

Archello houses of the month - June 2025

Archello has selected its houses of the month for June 2025. This list showcases 20 of the most outstanding private houses added to Archello's project library during the past month, chosen from hundreds received. To be selected, the project must have been completed in the last two years and must include both photos and drawings to provide a full picture of its design. The projects listed below have been built in 16 countries, including  Argentina, Iceland, Mexico and Vietnam.     Casa Moro (Argentina) by TAM - Guillermo Elgart Obra Linda (Cecilia Ines Pallin López, Pedro Ferrando)     Lyco House (Belgium) by OYO Architects Karen Van der Biest     Casa Aroeira (Brazil... More

News • News • 3 Jun 2025

Archello houses of the month - May 2025

Archello has selected its houses of the month for May 2025. This list showcases 20 of the most outstanding private houses added to Archello's project library during the past month, chosen from hundreds received. To be selected, the project must have been completed in the last two years and must include both photos and drawings to provide a full picture of its design. The projects listed below have been built in 17 countries including  Argentina, Hungary, Singapore and Slovakia.     Choique House (Argentina) by Estudio Galera Arquitectura Diego Medina     Clarke (Australia) by Austin Maynard Architects Derek Swalwell     Casa Búzios (Brazil) by Studio Bloco Arquitetura... More

News • News • 30 Apr 2025

Archello houses of the month - April 2025

Archello has selected its houses of the month for April 2025. This list showcases 20 of the most outstanding private houses added to Archello's project library during the past month, chosen from hundreds received. To be selected, the project must have been completed in the last two years and must include both photos and drawings to provide a full picture of its design. The projects listed below have been built in 18 countries including Brazil, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and Vietnam.     Casa Tres Patios  (Argentina) by Besonias Almeida arquitectos Hernán de Almeida     Subtle Shifts (Australia) by Steffen Welsch Architects Tatjana Plitt     Moon House (Australia) by James... More

News • News • 28 Feb 2025

Archello houses of the month - February 2025

Archello has selected its houses of the month for February 2025. This list showcases 20 of the most outstanding private houses added to Archello's project library during the past month, chosen from hundreds received. To be selected, the project must have been completed in the last two years and must include both photos and drawings to provide a full picture of its design. The projects listed below have been built in 16 countries including  Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, and Slovakia.     Industrial Escape House (Australia) by Studio Parisi Architects thatphotographer_arch     Villa Minimale (Austria) by kirsch ZT gmbh Hertha Hurnaus     VH Residence (Brazil) by Sandra Sayeg A... More

News • News • 31 Jan 2025

Archello houses of the month - January 2025

Archello has selected its houses of the month for January 2025. This list showcases 20 of the most outstanding private houses added to Archello's project library during the past month, chosen from hundreds received. To be selected, the project must have been completed in the last two years and must include both photos and drawings to provide a full picture of its design. The projects listed below have been built in 16 countries including  Argentina, Austria, Croatia and Kuwait.     BOSQUE HOUSE (Argentina) by Grizzo Studio Caption     House CM (Argentina) by Lateral Arquitectos Ramiro Sosa     Araraquara House (Brazil) by JBMC Arquitetura & Urbanismo Rafa D'Andrea... More

Project • By Moriyama Teshima Architects • Private Houses

Infinity House

Infinity House, a private residence located on the shoreline of Lake Ontario, is intended to be a gathering place to bring together the family and friends of the owners—a couple entering retirement after substantial careers. Thoughtfully crafted at every level, this custom-designed home provides for an elegant lifestyle of comfort, while simultaneously accomplishing an unpretentious, modern design that respects the environment and architecturally celebrates the historically significant natural landscape of the Niagara region building site.  Riley Snelling Riley Snelling The name Infinity House is inherently inspired by the impressive panorama of the waterfront, existing as a humbling piece of artwork that is framed by... More

Project • By DIN interiorismo • Housing

JULCAS

Elegance, modernity and functionality shape the guiding axis that defined the remodeling of this main room with the aim of achieving a new sober and timeless space. Jorge Luis Anaya Molina High quality materials were used to create a cozy and refined atmosphere, which were combined with neutral colors to maintain the same language, incorporating a variation of warm and cold colors to give accents in both paint and wallpaper. Wooden furniture finished in natural oak veneer, with decorative touches such as large mirrors, glass shelves and the headboard with upholstery of excellent design and manufacture. Soft, ambient lighting was chosen with a warm, dimmable color temperature and indirect lighting with LED strips in boxes. Other decor... More

Project • By Mitchell Sweibel Studio • Apartments

Gallery Lofts

Occupying the ground floor of a soft loft development, this project converted a commercial space into a ground floor penthouse. It was a start-from-scratch project, to take advantage of the high ceilings and natural light. The unit is predominantly south-facing, looking onto the walking path along the Lachine canal. It is a project which considers the boundaries of public and private, exploring how these boundaries can simultaneously be upheld and dissolved. Alex Lesage To define the boundaries of public and private, the plan consists of three nested volumes which build layers of privacy. The largest volume is the most public, an axial gallery from the front door to an external terrace. The middle volume demarcates the private portion... More

Project • By fws_work • Apartments

House FC

Design firm : fws_work Staging & Art Styling: Noteinsilence Construction Management: ArchinSpace Photographer : Suiyu Studio Artwork: Genggeng Studio Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio The owner is an artist who desired a both tranquil and inspiring environment in a 700 sqft. small apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. fws_work embraces the concept of “a  step at a moment creates a scene”, where every step, every moment, every scene is infused with poetic essence. Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio Suiyu Studio By maximizing the high-ceiling open area with ample windows, the interior is flood... More

Project • By Bean Buro • Private Houses

Mountain Residence / The Peak

“The house, nestled atop the mountain, aims to embody a refined and tasteful standard of luxurious living while adopting a subtle approach. The focus was on crafting elegance at its peak.”— Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro The Light Particles The Light Particles The Light Particles “Our design is centered around an elegant staircase which links the upper floor's private spaces such as a lounge, an entertainment room, and several bedrooms. This design caters to the family's enjoyment of art, antiques, and leisure activities while prioritising wellbeing.”— Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro The Light Particles The Light Particles The Light Particles We h... More