The architectural intervention followed a fundamental principle: valuing the essence of the site and its green surroundings. The original house, consisting of three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and pantry, was rethought to meet the contemporary needs of a retired couple.
Architecture firm
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Location
Itajobi, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Carolina Mossin
Principal architect
Lucas Fernandes
Design team
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Collaborators
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Interior design
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Landscape
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Lighting
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Supervision
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Material
Wood and natural stone
Typology
Residential › House
Milwaukee is a city in transition. Although it's still proud of its industrial past and historic building stock, it's also transforming at breakneck speed—brought on by demographic transformation, inner-city revitalization efforts, and the emergence of new lifestyles.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Decorating a newly renovated home on a budget is all about being creative, resourceful, and making thoughtful choices. By focusing on statement pieces, embracing DIY projects, and using affordable materials like paint and fabric, you can create a beautiful and functional space without spending a fortune.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
The key to avoiding renovation delays lies in preparation and patience. Every project comes with its own set of surprises, but by staying organized and informed, you’ll be better equipped to handle them and end up with a finished space you’ll love for years to come.
Photography
PV Productions
Smart home technology offers transformative potential for basement spaces, addressing the fundamental challenges that have historically limited their comfort and utility.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Amazing Architecture
The apartment is located on the 11th floor of Tatlin Apartments, an elite residential complex in the Basmanny district of Moscow. The complex was built on the site of a former Soviet-era telephone exchange building.
Project name
Tatlin Apartments
Architecture firm
Simple Forms Interiors
Photography
Mikhail Chekalin
Principal architect
Ekaterina Kuznetsova
Collaborators
Styling: Svetlana Nosova
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Drawing from Eastern civilization, the Qushui-Lanting Shanghai by DJX Design intertwines light, shadow, and architecture to evoke a poetic, ink-wash-inspired sanctuary for contemporary healing. Beneath its majestic appearance, water flows softly and naturally, merging the tangible and the spiritual.
Project name
Qushui-Lanting Resort Hotel
Architecture firm
DJX Design, Beijing
Photography
DJX Design, Xiangshang Group
Principal architect
Wang Bing (Founder of DJX Design)
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Located in the heart of the White City, right on Paseo Montejo, the boutique hotel brings together tradition and sophistication in a welcoming atmosphere that merges the characteristic textures, aromas, colors and warmth of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Photography
Kahal Hotel, Diafragmas, David Yawalker
