This renovated three-storey Victorian terrace in Knightsbridge by Tuckey Design Studio is a serene urban retreat. Its minimalist design features rich timber and a natural palette, providing a calming backdrop for the client’s art collection.

In Kyoto, Kerry Hill Architects create a serene blend of tradition and modernity, harmonizing with nature using natural materials, beautifully captured by Masao Nishikawa.

Bar Kyoraku, by Cultureclub.Design, combines modern aesthetics with traditional Japanese elements in Shibuya Dogenzaka. This vibrant music bar offers expertly crafted drinks in a stylish setting featuring ibushi tiles and washi paper.

Architect Sophie Dries transforms a Haussmann-era Paris apartment with bold colors, street art, and a blend of vintage and modern design, creating a stylish home for a family of four.

Speargrass House, designed by Arent&Pyke and Sumich Chaplin, is an elegant family home in Queenstown, New Zealand. Nestled on a raised plateau, it harmonizes with its stunning landscape, reflecting the beauty of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.

Architect Joris Poggioli’s Paris apartment renovation merges historic grandeur with modern minimalism, honoring its Napoleonic past while embracing contemporary design in a seamless blend of elegance and innovation.

Soma Mot in Ho Chi Minh City, designed by 932 Designs and photographed by Khoo GuoJie, fuses traditional Sino-Vietnamese charm with modern luxury for a serene, artful escape.

In Wanghu Village, Zhejiang Province, the Villagers’ Home by UAD harmoniously blends concrete with rammed-earth fragments. This visitor center revitalizes local culture and preserves the village’s agricultural heritage for residents and tourists.

Casa Piva, located in Melbourne’s leafy suburbs, reflects its owners’ Italian heritage with a cobblestoned courtyard and a rough brick exterior. Inside, Tuscan oak and travertine create a timeless design, highlighted by a sunken study enveloped in bookshelves.

Casa 1627, located in Pals, Girona, is a stunning restoration of the Mas Geli farmhouse by H Arquitectes. This design harmonizes contemporary elements with historic stone walls, offering breathtaking views of the vineyards and Medes Islands.

Ukrainian architect Nastia Mirzoyan revitalizes a Stalinist-era apartment in Kyiv, blending historical charm with modern design through reflective surfaces and custom oak furnishings.

Hopper Joint by Brahman Perera is a vibrant blend of Sri Lankan heritage and contemporary design, featuring handcrafted details and vintage elements that celebrate community and tradition.

Câlin Valréas is a breathtaking retreat in France’s Vaucluse region, designed by Contekst. This serene estate features three interconnected guest houses, harmonizing historic charm with modern luxury. Interior stylist Bea Mombaers has crafted spaces that blend raw materials and bespoke furnishings, inviting guests to immerse themselves in nature amidst rolling vineyards and majestic mountains.

Fotografiska Shanghai by AIM Architecture transforms a historic warehouse into a dynamic cultural hub, blending preserved industrial elements with contemporary design for an immersive art experience.

Urul by Studio Terratects is a nature-inspired home in Wayanad, Kerala, blending artisanal craftsmanship with sustainable materials to harmonize with its lush surroundings.

The Beijing Art Centre, designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen and Perkins&Will, reimagines the site’s historic granary with swooping roofs and perforated facades. This cultural hub includes an opera house, theatre, and concert hall, blending historical references with modern functionality.

Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter’s Trekroner Church combines modern curves with classic elements, featuring art by Henrik Plenge Jakobsen. Captured by Adam Mørk, the design harmonizes innovative architecture with traditional functionality.

Set in the Algarve, Portugal, Arcos House by Vasco Lima Mayer blends modern design with nature. Captured by Filipe Vieira Borralho, the home’s minimalist lines, elegant arches, and glass facades seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a luxurious, tranquil retreat.

In Busan, the Bohyeon Seonwon meditation centre by Design by 83 blends traditional Korean architecture with modern minimalism. With its sleek granite exterior and serene timber interiors, it offers a tranquil urban retreat that harmonizes heritage and contemporary design.

Nestled on Jeju’s northern coast, Jocha by Z_Lab captures the shifting beauty of Jocheon’s sea and sky. Dark interiors and precise wooden finishes frame tranquil, evolving views, blending architecture with nature’s rhythms.