Vitus, a company dedicated to acquiring, improving, and preserving affordable housing, has established its new home in Seattle’s vibrant Belltown neighborhood. The Vitus Headquarters is housed in a revitalized 25,000-square-foot, 1920s-era building, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to invest in communities nationwide.
On October 7, 2024, luxury interior design firm Cheng Chung Design (CCD) opened a new office in Singapore. This move marks a major step in its global expansion. The space is also known as the CCD APAC Headquarters outside of Greater China. Situated in the lively Marina Bay district, the office offers panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park, and the Singapore Flyer.
Located in Hawthorn East—a Melbourne suburb filled with charming Victorian cottages—Oberon House exemplifies how a heritage home can be brought into modern life. Over time, the original cottage had accrued a series of poorly planned lean-to additions, resulting in dark, cramped interior spaces with minimal outdoor connection.
Located on a promontory overlooking a valley, Epure Naturelle House by Brengues Le Pavec Architectes sits at the edge of the landscape. With its sloping terrain and far-reaching views, the site calls for careful integration. Consequently, the design focuses on blending into the surroundings rather than dominating them.
Nestled on C/Vinya in the old town of Artà , this multi-family building comprises two housing units. It stands on the site of a century-old construction, where the architects carried out a thorough study before deciding which parts could be salvaged. Their focus was on reuse—a strategy to minimize waste, preserve cultural heritage, and give new life to original materials.
When the owners of a 1920s Californian Bungalow on Sydney’s lower north shore desired more living space, Sandbox Studio proposed a pavilion-style extension rather than building upward. This new, low-lying structure preserves the original streetscape view while creating a private domain at the rear of the property.
Szoke House stands on the southern slopes of Monte Abantos in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, near Madrid. This location is known for its dense pine forests, rugged terrain, and dramatic granite outcroppings. The design aims to blend with the area’s rich landscape, taking in views of La HerrerÃa forest to the southwest and the historic Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial to the east.
Loft in Barcelona by Meta Studio aimed to enrich a ground-floor apartment with as much natural light and ventilation as possible. The original dwelling featured a long, open layout, relying solely on two courtyards at opposite ends for daylight.
