A 160m² apartment in the traditional Morumbi neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, has been given a new life through an innovative renovation project by Conectarq, led by architects Thais Bontempi and Mirella Fochi. This makeover combines comfort, modernity, and personality. Previously marked by outdated finishes and a layout that did not reflect contemporary living, the apartment has been transformed into a bright and welcoming space, making the most of its large windows and natural light.
Residence LL designed by Atelier About Architecture is a multi-story residence located in the southwestern region of China, overlooking a beautiful, expansive lakeside view, with a building area of approximately 500 square meters, representing a residential landmark in the local urban landscape. The owners, a couple who are entrepreneurs and antique collectors, sought to create an elegant and peaceful home. Photography by Lei Tantan.
A House of Light is a project designed by LQS Architects. Mr. Zhang, an alumnus of Tongji University, holds a deep passion for architecture and a vision to reimagine rural architecture in his hometown. Located in Jinshan, on the outskirts of Shanghai, his village’s buildings features a monotonous, outdated style, especially compared to the modernized rural structures just across the road in Zhejiang. Mr. Zhang approached us with a desire to create a distinctive, modern home—one that could show his villagers that houses can have diverse appearances and contribute, even in a small way, to transforming the village’s architectural landscape. Photography by Arch Nango.
ARRCC has re-envisioned this home on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard at the foot of Lion’s Head. Their new design retained the existing footprint but remodelled the envelope and the interior to create a flowing, open-plan arrangement connecting the gardens and terraces to panoramic ocean views. Photography by Greg Cox.
Nestled in the small village of South Kelsey, just west of the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, lies The Old Rectory designed by ID Architecture, a property set within the secluded grouds of approximately 8 acres.. This tranquil haven is framed by two serene ponds, a grassy paddock, a wooded spinney, and sweeping mature gardens that stretch to the north and east, offering a sense of seclusion and maximum privacy. A newly constructed two-storey extension has been thoughtfully integrated into the existing property. Photography by Andy Haslam.
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Canada Israel is a project designed by Halel Architecture and Interior Design. Today, more than ever, our homes have the power to influence our mood, productivity, energy, and of course, the interaction between family members. An example of this is the home of a couple in their 30s who immigrated with their children from Canada several years ago and decided to adapt their private home in Israel precisely to the taste, needs, and lifestyle of their family members. For this purpose, they approached the ‘Halel Architecture and Interior Design’ team, who created an elegant, bright, and captivating living environment for them, paying great homage to North American design with an adaptation that fits the here and now. Architect Shira Muskal, one of the firm’s owners, shares the work process and the choices made along the way to the final result. Photography by Maor Moyal.
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This Windsor Terrace brownstone conversion DESIGNED by Kimberly Peck transforms a two-family structure into a single-family residence tailored for a growing family, balancing the home’s historic features with modern functionality. The reconfiguration of the first floor provides a centralized living area and an expansive kitchen, designed to meet the family’s daily needs. Rather than opting for a fully open layout, the space is subtly divided by a floating partition wall that provides a soft boundary between the kitchen/dining area and the living room. This design solution allows for visual continuity and spatial separation, while also serving as a display surface for the clients’ expanding art collection. Photography by Hanna Grankvist.
Toque Toque House is a project designed by Nitsche Arquitetos. Nestled on a steep slope amidst a lush tropical forest, the house in Toque-Toque House was designed to be a simple, flexible, and easy-to-build construction and serve as a summer residence on São Sebastião, on São Paulo’s coast. Completed in 2022 with Nitsche
Arquitetos architecture, this summer residence was placed transversely to the slope, projecting the house towards the sea, and placing it at the treetop’s height. Photography by Andre Scarpa and Pedro Mascaro.
Recognizing the importance of each memory, architect Bruna Tuon Sposito from SUM + Studio chose to honor them in her second participation in CASACOR SC. She created the “Refuge of Memories,” a space that bridges her past with her present. Photography by Lucas Reitz.
Vaulted B/W Haus is a project designed by DIG Architects. The owners of this space are a family of four. The husband is a founder of a closed fund and wife a PHD scholar ably assists him in his venture. The couple has two grown up kids doing their advance studies in foreign countries. The core requirement of this family was to have a clutter free cosy space with emphasis given on functional planning and at the same time a breakaway aesthetic. Also due to their social nature/status they wanted a space that was inclusive and could serve as a perfect entertainment pad. Photography by Ishita Sitwala.
