When it comes to making more efficient changes to your home, what immediately comes to mind? Maybe it’s about keeping your gardening looking good, making your home more energy efficient, or even preventing clutter where you can.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Max Vakhtbovycn
The Lakhani Villa, in Ahmedabad, embodies the concept of ‘Tranquil Modernism’, blending timeless contemporary design principles with serene, nature-integrated living spaces. With an aesthetic featuring a clean geometry and uncluttered spaces, it provides a sanctuary from the urban chaos.
Project name
Lakhani Villa
Architecture firm
INI Design Studio
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani, India
Principal architect
Jayesh Hariyani, Bhrugu Gangadia
Design team
• Project Director: Jayesh Hariyani • Project Lead Designer: Bhrugu Gangadia • Project coordinator: Shambhu Jadav
Interior design
INI Design Studio
Landscape
INI Design Studio
Structural engineer
VMS Engineering and Design Services Private Limited
Civil engineer
PSP Projects Ltd.
Environmental & MEP
INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Material
Concrete, Marble, Glass
Typology
Residential › Villa
The project of this 140-square-meter neoclassical apartment in Moscow was designed for a man. Every detail of the space was meticulously planned by interior designer Galina Shashkova, reflecting the owner's style and preferences.
Project name
Neoclassical apartment with a touch of luxury
Architecture firm
Galina Shashkova
Photography
Evgenii Kulibaba
Principal architect
Galina Shashkova
Design team
Style by Ludmila Krishtaleva
Interior design
Galina Shashkova
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
different types of stone, marble, onyx, solid oak.
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Iyari is a 564 m² single-family housing project located in Punta Mita, Nayarit (Mexico), designed by the Módica Ledezma office in collaboration with JJRR to respond to a peculiar topography and address the different senses that make up its experience.
Architecture firm
Modica Ledezma
Location
Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico
Principal architect
Hector Modica, Carlos Ledezma, Jose Juan Rivera Rio (JJRR / Arquitectura)
Collaborators
Paola Andonegui Cuellar, Fernanda Soriano, David Benavides, Emmanuel Ortiz, Cristian Romero. Suppliers: CEMEX, Venster, Brio, Helvex, Itz Furniture
Construction
Adc Agrupacion
Typology
Residential › House
We were approached to reimagine an apartment, challenging the conventional design boundaries to craft a space that embodies both luxury and warmth. The task was to harmonize bold, structural elements with softer, more inviting touches, resulting in an environment that feels both sophisticated and deeply personal.
Project name
Baħar iċ - Ċagħaq apartment
Location
Baħar iċ – Ċagħaq, Malta
Photography
Ramon Portelli
Design team
Martina Fenech Adami
Interior design
studio NiCHE.
Environmental & MEP engineering
Supervision
studio NiCHE.
Visualization
studio NiCHE.
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, AutoCAD
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Creating a home that’s both unique and affordable is all about smart planning and thoughtful decisions. By prioritizing what truly matters, exploring alternative building methods, and making cost-conscious design choices, you can bring your vision to life without stretching your budget.
Located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, this apartment is in a club condominium, with complete infrastructure and a leisure area focused on well-being and environmental preservation. The work emerged from a previous project carried out by architects Giovana Souza and Katrine Wiazowski for the family's travel agency.
Project name
Donato Apartament
Architecture firm
Doppia Arquitetura and Interior Design
Location
Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Luana Mangini Photography
Principal architect
Giovana Souza, Katrine Wiazowski
Interior design
Doppia architecture and interior design
Environmental & MEP engineering
Supervision
Doppia architecture and interior design
Tools used
Revit, SketchUp, Enscape
Client
Ronaldo, Fabiana Donato
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Designing a villa in the desert of Kashan, inspired by the traditional Iranian concept of "Goudal Baghcheh" , offers a unique opportunity to blend history with modernity.
Project name
A House For Life
Architecture firm
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Visualization
Rezvan Yarhaghi
Typology
Residential › House
