In tucked-away, quiet locations, this exclusive selection of private villas and boutique hotels offers authentically local experiences. The Mediterranean Sea evokes endless days of sunshine, deep blue waters, and cool nights accompanied by wine.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of The Aficionados
In the historical building, the spiraling ramp that ascends symbolizes reverence towards the heavens and deities, often referred to as the "Eye of Heaven." Within the atrium of the modern museum, this motif is carried forward through a spiraling descent passageway, serving as a metaphor for delving into the origins of ancient Shu, known as the "Eye...
Project name
Sanxingdui Museum Public Area and Tourist Reception Center（Sanxingdui Museum Public Area Interior Design）
Architecture firm
CSD.DESIGN
Principal architect
Can Zhang, Wenting Li
Design team
Wei Lai, Pengchong Jiang, Jing Yang, Wenjie Dong, Wenjing Liu, Jun Tang, Jinli Fan, Yan Yang, Zhangping Wang, Guangchao Li, Jia Tang, Maoya Xu
Design year
April 2022 to August 2022
Completion year
July 2023
Material
epoxy grinding stone, artistic concrete hanging board, imitation old copper stainless steel, imitation old black iron stainless steel, sound-absorbing coating
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Museum
This 75 sqm apartment is located in the historic center of Moscow, in one of the buildings that is a city's architectural landmark, notable for having the highest arch. Interior designers Maya Guzovskaya and Yana Bykova were approached by a young family wanting to gift this dwelling, already renovated, to their parents.
Project name
Bright apartment with classic base in Moscow
Architecture firm
Maya Guzovskaya, Yana Bykova
Photography
Mikhail Loskutov
Principal architect
Maya Guzovskaya, Yana Bykova
Design team
Style by Yes We May
Interior design
Maya Guzovskaya, Yana Bykova
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Group: This project is located in Moadel Street of Shiraz and one of the busiest streets in Shiraz. Due to the high population traffic and dynamic environment, designing a democratic and active relationship between the passers-by and the residents was one of the initial ideas of the design, which was established through the windows.
Architecture firm
Owrangi Design Group
Photography
KHatereh Eshghi
Principal architect
Arvand Owrangi
Structural engineer
Mr. Sattari
Construction
Arvand Owrangi, Mohammad Zare
Material
Wood, Concrete, Steel
Client
Mr. Moazeni & Miss Kokabi
Typology
Residential › Apartments
A sea-facing design retreat of hand-loomed tweeds and crafted furnishings set along the white-beached and speckled wilderness of the Horn Head Peninsula. Breac. House –a member of THE AFICIONADOS– is an eco-design guesthouse filled with locally crafted elements and a sustainable ethos.
Written by
THE AFICIONADOS
Photography
Paul Muckian, Al Higgins, Courtesy of Breac House
Monumental Theatrics is an ambitious initiative that seeks to breathe new life into India's awe-inspiring monuments and rock-cut caves by reimagining them as captivating performance venues. These architectural wonders, once the centerpieces of grand empires and religious traditions, will be transformed into breathtaking theaters, inviting artists f...
Project name
Monumental THEATRICS - Reviving the magic of timeless theatrical traditions amidst awe-inspiring archaeological wonders
Architecture firm
Akshay Kodoori
Location
Ajanta Ellora Caves, Aurangabad, India
Tools used
Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI, Adobe Photoshop, Sketchbook
Principal architect
Akshay Kodoori
Site area
78676 ha (buffer area)
Visualization
Akshay Kodoori
Status
Concept - Design; Conservation design strategies
Typology
Conservation Architecture, Refurbishment, Monuments
Indulge in the serene charm of this coffee shop, designed in the distinctive style of Philip Johnson architecture. The gray wood and glass facade, captured in a mesmerizing close-up shot, invites you into a world of warmth and elegance. Nestled amidst an outdoor snowy forest, the natural light filters through the glass panels, creating a tranquil a...
Project name
Snowy Haven Cafe
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Collaborators
Mah Design Architects
Visualization
Maedeh Hemati
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Recreational
In Turkish sources, the word Leyla means a beautiful woman with black hair. This villa has 3 and a half floors of recreational accommodation. The ground floor includes a kitchen, dining room, TV room and bathroom. The first half of the floor has a play area with a bar and toilet.
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Location
Ramsar, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Design year
December 2024
Visualization
Mohammadreza Norouz
The Green House is a residence in the Podolí villa district in Prague.
Architecture firm
Aoc architekti
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Studio Flusser
Principal architect
Ondřej Císler, Filip Rašek
Design team
Josef Choc, Ján Vyšný, Barbora Lopraisová, Natálie Kristýnková, Emily Hillová, Jonáš Mikšovský
Collaborators
Landscape architect, garden design: Mikoláš Vavřín; Lighting design: Miroslav Dudek [Lumidée]; Creative consultancy: Eduard Kauba; Facade colour: Klara Kvizova;
Built area
Built-up area 303 m²; Gross floor area 206 m²; Usable floor area 172 m²
Lighting
Miroslav Dudek [Lumidée]
Material
Facades – scraped rendering, Shanxi Black granite, concrete blocks, glass, aluminium, zinc. Ceilings, staircase extension – macrolon, spruce, concrete, steel, copper. Floors, stairs and tiles – oak, teak, coconut mat. Terraces – larch, steel. Tables – padauk, steel. Bathroom furniture – rosewood, MDF, Rosso Alicante, Verde Guatemala marbles. Built-in furniture – oak, stainless steel, brass, MDF, leather. Kitchen – stainless steel, aluminium, MDF. 2 Railings – stainless steel, steel mesh, concrete. Lighting fixtures – glass, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic
Typology
Residential › House
Paulo Martins Arquitectura: House seeks privacy while dialoguing with nature. Madalena House is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, in the parish of Madalena.
Composed of an overlapping of pure volumes, its arrangement corresponds to the desire of creating a visual barrier between living spaces and the street, allowing maximum privacy to be achieved.
Project name
Casa Madalena
Architecture firm
Paulo Martins Arquitectura
Location
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Photography
Ivo Tavares Studio
Principal architect
Paulo Martins
Structural engineer
R5 Engineers
Typology
Residential › House
