Renovating a home often means balancing heritage and modern comfort—nowhere is this more striking than in the Glassell Park makeover known as The Bagel House. By preserving the original layout yet infusing contemporary flair, the architects have crafted a residence that feels both familiar and refreshed.
Perched on Brazil’s southern coastline in Tramandaí’s Maritime Condominium, Louzada House achieves the perfect balance between privacy and panoramic views. Surrounded by native vegetation to the north and west and overlooking an expansive lagoon to the south, this home unfolds as two interlocking wings that respond directly to the site’s natural assets.
Restoring a barn into a home is more than renovation—it’s a chance to weave history with modern living. Fienile N Barn Restoration by Fōntego Architettura does just that, transforming a 19th-century agricultural outbuilding into a warm, open residence that still tells its storied past.
Nestled beneath the sloping rooflines of a historic Prague building, the Arbes Square Apartment by Formafatal reimagines a once-dark attic into a luminous, two-level retreat perfect for discerning renters. By preserving the building’s storied bones while introducing contemporary interventions, this renovation strikes a fine balance between history and modern comfort.
Perched on the sun-dappled shore of Paraná’s coastline, Caiobá Apartment by ARQ+CO Studio transforms 348 sqm into a seamless seaside retreat. Architects Camila Trombini and Luiza Monclaro answered the call of a beach-loving family—“long-time beach lovers and frequent visitors to the region”—by crafting a home that balances lightness, comfort, and a true connection to nature.
Located in Mexico City’s vibrant Del Valle neighborhood, Providencia Apartment is a three-level penthouse that redefines what interior design can achieve within a dense urban fabric. Through a “comprehensive remodeling of the interiors,” the project transforms a standard high-rise unit into a dynamic canvas where every space tells its own story—yet remains in dialogue with the whole.
Nestled on the windswept western shore of Orcas Island, the Deer Harbor Retreat reimagines an aging compound of home, guest quarters, studio, and garage into a luminous island retreat. By carving a bold central incision through the existing structure, the design not only reshapes how residents enter their home but also forges stronger ties to the surrounding landscape of water, forest, and sky.
Living at Rhythm Charoenkrung Pavillion means enjoying panoramic river views, lush green courtyards, and thoughtfully designed community spaces. Located in Bangkok’s historic Charoenkrung district, this development redefines urban living through its rhythmic modern-classical façade, generous amenities, and secure gated layout.
