A yard can be a lovely escape from the routines of everyday life. We all understand the health benefits of spending more time outdoors, such as vitamin D production in the skin, exercise, and unfiltered air in your lungs. But what if your yard has no appeal?

Casa Serenidad is designed as a single-story dwelling with a minimalist architectural approach. Its structural framework primarily consists of reinforced concrete, providing stability and longevity to the building. The use of concrete not only ensures structural integrity but also allows for creative freedom in sculpting clean lines and contemporary shapes.

Nissen Richards Studio has completed designs for ‘Upholding the Law: Magnus the Lawmender’s Law of the Land, 1274-2024’, a refined, atmospheric and delicately-staged exhibition for The National Library of Norway.

Filario Lezzeno, Italy, a homage to Italian custom, style and native craftsmanship, Filario flirts with time-past decadence and chilled luxury – an elegant pairing of design and heritage

It is common for architecture to work with preexistences, there is always a previous natural or urban environment, or a building of historical value on which to operate. However, in this case the preexistence is not significant for its symbolic or referential value but for its economic, energetic and material value necessary for its execution.

Preserving character in a complete renovation of a historic home is an art that requires careful consideration, expertise, and a genuine appreciation for the past. By researching the home's history, prioritizing the preservation of architectural features, modernizing utilities sensibly, replicating period-appropriate materials, adapting spaces for contemporary living, and collaborating with preservation experts.

Today, the rise of wellness architecture underscores the importance of prioritizing well-being in specific spaces. Some designs are geared towards addressing emerging needs, like the use of climate-adaptive materials in buildings to help minimize the effects of extremely hot or cold weather.

The Luxe Developers, a UAE-based real estate development firm, has underscored the rising demand for luxury property in Ras Al Khaimah as sales for the company’s premier residential development, Oceano, situated on Al Marjan Island, continue to attract ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) seeking investment opportunities beyond Dubai.