As our cities continue to grow, architects and designers are faced with the challenges of adapting and repurposing historic buildings for commercial and residential uses.

In Rua dos Andradas—one of the oldest streets in Southern Brazil—a 1950s building is now home to both businesses and resident...

Nostalgia meets contemporary flair in this 1970s-inspired apartment located on a former cabaret site, a stone's throw away from the famous Moulin Rouge theatre in Paris.

Home to architect Jean-Malo Le Clerc and his partner Victor, the apartment is a tribute to his favourite design era and the id...

Perched on a hilltop just east of the Brasília city centre sits a rustic 57sqm/613sqft family retreat heavily inspired by traditional Brazilian farmhouses and surrounded by lush greenery. Matheus Carvalho, the founder of Coplanar Arquitetura, redesigned the original 1990s layout, embracing natura...

Lush greenery and overlapping concrete buildings make a stunning backdrop to this beautifully reconstructed 33sqm/355sqft apartment, a modern respite in the midst of Taipei’s traditional Wenshan District.

Drawing inspiration from the minimalist aesthetics of Japanese living, designer Anny Hong f...

Explore the stunning red brick Terreno House, located on the foot of a mountain three hours from Mexico City. Designed by Canales for her family, the house embraces and incorporates the excess and damaged building materials into the design, and creates shelter from the radical weather while allow...

In the leafy suburb of Toorak, just 10 minutes away from Melbourne CBD, stands a one-of-a-kind heritage-listed building that has undergone a remarkable transformation.

Originally constructed in 1951, the building consisted of three distinct structures—a crescent, a tower, and a garage—all interc...

Climb the spiral staircase into the elevated Nidos House, woven with a beautiful and seamless harmony into the ecological reserve El Peñón. Subtly resting above the earth on a series of load-bearing walls, the house imitates a classic bird’s nest, suspended in the treetops, while causing as littl...

Fourvière Apartment, located in Lyon’s picturesque Fourvière Hill, stands as a testament to the post-war reconstruction program of 1959. Designed by Maxime Hurdequint and Mary Bravard from the architectural firm MURA Architects, this apartment embodies a perfect blend of preserving the building’s...

Wander through the tranquil Ajijic House, nestled between Chapala Lake and its surrounding mountains in Jalisco; designed and built with the very earth it sits upon, to avoid major design compromises with the project’s tiny budget.
Next, see the same successful and efficient earth-based building...

In a bustling city like Bangkok, finding tranquillity and space can be a challenge. Mae Prachasilchai of Studio La Tarta Piccola, has managed to create a serene oasis within the confines of a limited apartment.

Inspired by the calming ambience of Japanese Ryokans, Mae incorporates elements of Ja...

Designed by Yousaka Tsusumi of Arbol Design, this single-story house in Heguri, Nara is a testament to the belief that simplicity and nature can harmoniously coexist.

With a focus on functionality and surrounding oneself with cherished possessions, this 45sqm/484sqft dwelling offers a Japanese f...

Situated in the heart of Singapore’s Orchard River Valley District, a 55sqm/592sqft one-bedroom apartment has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the creative vision of Vin Leong, the founder of Haelcyon Days Design, a prominent multi-discipline interior design studio in Singapore. W...

A vision to create an extraordinary living space that would authentically reflect their identities. Inspired by childhood memories of Lego and Mario games on Nintendo, this couple embarked on a journey to transform the once-compact space into a captivating dwelling that seamlessly merges creativ...

Recently, the Jordaan district in Amsterdam has become notable for its adaptive reuse of buildings. As the neighbourhood has gone through various phases of transformation, many of the old warehouses and industrial buildings have been repurposed into residential spaces, galleries, boutiques, and r...

The Marvila district of Lisbon, Portugal, has been undergoing a process of urban regeneration, with many of its old factories being transformed into galleries, creative studios, co-working spaces, and artisan establishments.

Eliza Borkowska, Magdalena Czapluk, and the team at KEMA studio took on...

The designers, Nahuel Alvarez & Florencia Aparicio of MoobArq, an Argentinian design firm, were inspired by digital art illustrations with geometric designs and bold colours, and they set out to create a space that would be both functional and visually appealing.

Territorio de Arquitectura, owned by architect Jesús Huarte, was tasked with renovating a 30sqm/323sqft apartment located in the residential neighbourhood of Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The client, a sensory artist who uses different smells to create her pieces, desired a space in a cent...

This 48sqm/516.67sqft cosy apartment is located in the very densely populated area of Hong Kong, Kowloon and features a diamond-shaped layout, typical of large-scale private housing estates in Hong Kong.

Creating a home that is both utilitarian and aesthetically pleasing can be challenging, but interior designers Jack and Jia Hui of Resistance rose to the challenge when designing a 47sqm/505sqft apartment in Ghim Moh Link, Singapore. The designers wanted to create a living space that would develo...