Posts in Architecture
Tour a Sober Geometric Architectural Gem in Mexico by WEWI

The Mexican interior and architecture studio WEWI strives to bring new and fresh ideas to the city they call home. Exuding a sober, natural, and minimalistic atmosphere, House Nizuc 01 is a perfect representation of the style for which WEWI Studio is known and praised. The home is located in the Mexican town of Puerto Morelos on a corner lot close to a park. Taking full advantage of this greenery and wanting to reverse the typical plan of a house, WEWI Studio decided to place the garden in front of the house connecting it to the park and the garage at the back.

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MORQ Balances the Natural Landscape and Architecture with Villa RA

Between the hills of beautiful Calabria, Italy sits a mysterious, earthy-toned villa designed by MORQ Architecture. Villa RA frames the stunning vistas with its intriguing architecture featuring many windows and expansive openings. The minds behind this project are the architects of MORQ, founded by Matteo Monteduro, Emiliano Roja, and Andrea Quagliola. The firm is known for its projects internationally but at the same time offers a unique local approach being based in Italy and Australia.

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This Country Home in Verona Was Built Into an Existing Barn and Garden

For Milan-based Studio Wok, often the most rewarding projects are those that cultivate inspiration directly from the source—the landscape. To them, the magic lies in the details; the natural shapes and materials found around the area are often directly translated into the project’s design, creating a sense of continuity with the land and the building. What sparks is a compelling, multi-layered dialogue between spatial and material features and between history and modernity.

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Connection and Interaction Between Inside and Outside in Vista House

The project of Vista House came to life in the summer of 2018 when a private client called on Studio 10 to remodel his home in the suburb of Shenzhen. He wanted to “add some contemporary and whimsical taste to this single-family house,” the studio notes. The house stood out in the neighborhood, considering its original Italian style, reminiscent of the Tuscany countryside. Since there were some statuary restrictions for the exterior renovation, Studio 10 mainly focused on reshaping the interior while keeping and reinforcing its connection with the exterior.

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Experience the Beauty of Balance With Guillaume Alan’s Project Victor Hugo

If timelessness and serenity could always share a space, they would continuously be found within the interiors of Guillaume Alan. The conceptual architecture design studio is known for its personification of French beauty, classic lines, modern silhouettes, and just a touch of minimalism to keep everything understated. His last work, the Kennedy Residence in Paris, showcased a monochromatic, minimalist sanctuary, while his latest project, Victor Hugo, Paris, captures a balance between his luxurious purity and a shared passion for Asian design.

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Discover the ‘made in France’ sophistication of Guillaume Alan in the Kennedy Residence

Stepping inside the Kennedy Residence in Paris, you’re immersed in a sober and minimalistic sanctuary. This terrace penthouse apartment is a perfect representation of the sophisticated style of its designer Guillaume Alan.

With his father being an architect, his mother an interior designer and his grandmother an antique dealer, the French Guillaume Alan was destined to become an interior designer himself. He opened his first own studio in Paris at only 22 years old and has become an internationally renowned designer ever since, opening a second studio in London in 2011 as well. Creating interiors and furniture with pure lines and a minimalistic aesthetic, he goes back to the essence and yet says it all with so little.

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The Ever-Evolving Style of Burdifilek Designs

For renowned interior design company Burdifilek, every project is an opportunity to break through the barriers of what they’ve done before. Never falling into one category, the design duo’s work is ever-changing and constantly inspired by the travels, culture, and local artisans they encounter from around the globe. Creative Director Diego Burdi and Managing Partner Paul Filek consider this the key to their success. “We strive to reflect global changes within our work, which is a pinnacle component to our success,” Burdi says. Embracing sophistication and distinctive global influences has helped them establish a 26-year-old design studio that continues to inspire the industry with every project they create.

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This Kresta Design Project Reinvents Historic Homes With a Contemporary Perspective

Some of the most impressive designs are those that add the most minute touches to an existing space. Architecture and design studio Kresta Design does what most studios veer away from: pay homage to tradition. Made up of architects Cristina Domínguez Lucas and Fernando Hernández-Gil, the studio takes on projects that invoke a sense of curiosity and challenge, often selecting buildings rich with history and character—much like the Rural Guesthouse, in Villalba de los Barros.

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