Tucked deep within the lush hinterlands of Goa, a 10,000 sq. ft. villa lies quietly embraced by dense forest - a home that feels less constructed and more discovered. Designed by DADO Architecture, Casa Tranquilo embodies the spirit of slow living, where time stretches, noise recedes, and the rhythms of nature set the pace.
Project name
Casa Tranquilo
Architecture firm
DADO Architecture
Location
Verla Canca, North Goa, India
Photography
Ekansh Goel
Nestled within the iconic walls of the UNESCO World Heritage Dutch Fort, in Galle, Sri Lanka, this 17th century built property is preserved and restored beautifully, showcasing Dutch and British architecture.
Project name
The Bungalow
Architecture firm
Studio The Living Concept by Minha Musheen
Location
Dutch Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka
Photography
Liza Gurovskaya
Alur House was born from the intention of reinterpreting contemporary housing with the primary objective of creating a refuge, a family home that meets the spatial and comfort needs for carrying out daily activities within it.
Project name
Alur House
Architecture firm
Dehonor Arquitectos
Location
Morelia, Mexico
Photography
Bernardo Miranda
What was once a civil courtroom now unfolds as a place to dwell. The former institutional structure has been reconfigured into 16 long-stay residential units, transforming civic rigidity into domestic spatiality through a position of critical reuse and architectural editing.
Project name
Vila Catarina Apartments
Architecture firm
MASSLAB
Location
Porto, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Blur was engaged by a South Yarra resident to create an extension to their existing house; one that both responded to the varied architecture within the area and their highly tailored and personalised lifestyle.
Project name
Davis
Architecture firm
Blur Architecture
Location
South Yarra, Australia
Photography
Dion Robeson, Dylan James
The guiding thread of the experience at Villa Arrebol suggests a lifestyle immersed in the natural environment; the transition between interior and exterior is responsible for generating sensations and reminding us of the qualities of the place we live in.
Project name
Villa Arrebol
Architecture firm
Más que Arquitectura Estudio
Location
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Photography
Manolo R. Solís
From cliffside infinity pools to castle courtyards and vineyard views, these design-led escapes invite guests to float through Europe’s most beautiful landscapes one swim at a time. The art of summer transcends destinations—it’s defined by the emotions they inspire. At these handpicked members of The Aficionados, that sentiment often begins at the...
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The Aficionados
Photography
The Aficionados
Introducing HighDrive — a showroom reimagined by Mind Design as an immersive, architectural experience celebrating form, movement, and innovation. Conceived as part of the evolving Dom World Masterplan, HighDrive merges architectural storytelling with spatial interaction. It's not just designed to be seen—but to be experienced.
Project name
High Drive
Architecture firm
Mind Design
Location
Dom World Digital Platform
Tools used
Autodesk Maya, Rhinoceros 3D, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City is adjacent to BEEAH’s acclaimed headquarters in Sharjah. Anchored by four guiding principles — sustainability, smart technology, culture, and people — ZHA’s design continues the philosophies embedded with the architecture of the renowned headquarters building.
Project name
Khalid Bin Sultan City
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Sharjah, UAE

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