When clients write in their request, “We’re an Italian family, the design should reflect who we are,” they’re giving exactly the kind of free rein that professionals love. Ivan Bezrukov and designer Ekaterina Pozdnyakova of the design studio Gradiz, transformed the 80sqm one-bedroom apartment of these globetrotters into a space that evokes travel. Dubbed “Italian pizza with Oriental spices,” the…
It took Lyan and Michel a while to find their first home. After years living in a downtown apartment, it was a large garden that finally convinced them to settle down in a charming country village. Once they became homeowners, however, they still didn’t feel at home. They asked the Dutch website VT Wonen to step in and reconcile their conflicting tastes. The site entrusted designer Fietje Bruijn…
In the heart of the Medina, this hidden riad in Marrakech offers privacy and tranquility. Just a few minutes from Spice Square and Jemaa el-Fna, Riad Sadaka seems as though it has always been there, with its authentic colors. The traditional architecture, with its carved arches and warm woodwork, immediately sets the tone. You are in Morocco, in this magnificent city full of spices and sunshine.…
In the village of Uggiano la Chiesa, this historic townhouse in Puglia has been renovated with respect for its past. This project, designed by Maj-La Pizzelli in collaboration with architect Lucia Cataldi, captures the essence of Puglia. The vaulted spaces are prominent, and the neutral color palette lets the limestone, terrazzo, and waxed floors take center stage. The result is a simple…
Originally a bakery, this renovated village house has an authentic atmosphere, full of preserved original features. With its exposed brickwork and large windows, it reveals an interior steeped in history. Situated in a peaceful village in Oxfordshire, England, it sits on the tranquil banks of the River Thames. Spanning over 300m2, the space is arranged across three bright and well-designed…
In Sèvres, near Paris, an old house has been given a new lease of life thanks to a subtle and light-filled renovation led by architect Camille Hermand. The project has restored the garden, long neglected, to its rightful place. On the town’s hillsides, old houses often face out onto the street. The lower level of this property was dark and rarely used, despite an existing but rather…
