Village House by Studio MK27 celebrates the seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living. Located on a sprawling ranch in São Paulo’s countryside, this home embodies the firm’s core belief in dissolving boundaries between nature and architecture.
Founded in 2012 by architects Mônica Pinto, Arnaldo Pinho and Isabel Veiga, the maai arquitetura office, headquartered in Brasília and operating nationally and internationally, celebrates its debut at the prestigious São Paulo exhibition.
Salvia Restaurant by Tremend Studio welcomes guests into a Mediterranean-inspired feast for the senses. Located in Kraków’s vibrant heart, this 150 m² space transforms dining into a rich, multi-sensory journey. Moreover, through close collaboration with Chef Marcin Kłyś, the architects wove culinary narratives into every form, texture, and hue.
VDS House by 02A Studio transforms a 1960s apartment in Conca D’Oro, Rome, into a refined, contemporary home. Consequently, this renovation honors the building’s rational structure while introducing bold gestures and thoughtful interventions.
The Weston Residence by Specht Novak is nestled in a valley adjacent to the Saugatuck River. Through the use of planted surfaces, horizontal forms, and lots of glass, this small house blurs the distinction between the architecture and its surroundings.
Ridge 52 Residence by Ward + Blake Architects perches high on East Gros Ventre Butte, where it embraces valley and mountain vistas. First, the design tucks the home seamlessly into the hillside to meet the 20-ft height limit, creating an organic extension of the landscape.
Senior Shelter offers a fresh take on multigenerational living. Designed by i29 Architects, this 100 m² single-story home sits beside an existing family residence. Moreover, it balances privacy with connection, giving grandparents their own calm retreat just steps from their children and grandchildren.
Studio Theodoro by Felipe Carolo reimagines a 72 m² dwelling as a playful journey through dreaming, building, and realizing—three core concepts inspired by CASACOR São Paulo 2025’s “Sowing Dreams” theme. Moreover, this modernist homage weaves Bauhaus principles and Brazilian vernacular into a sensory, emotionally rich experience.
Interior design frequently focuses on achieving a desired aesthetic, but it’s also about creative self expression. A room with plenty of style (but no personality) can feel cold and lacklustre, but personal touches such as photographs, souvenirs and artwork can enliven the space and give it a feeling of home.
