Madrid is a city of electric energy, where the traditional and the avant-garde collide under a brilliant, sun-drenched sky. While the Spanish capital boasts world-class luxury institutions—such as the palatial Mandarin Oriental Ritz and the sophisticated Four Seasons Hotel Madrid—a growing contingent of travelers is opting for a different kind…
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL — In the verdant countryside of São Paulo, within the exclusive confines of the Fazenda Boa Vista condominium, architecture firm FGMF has brought to life a residential masterpiece that redefines the relationship between the built environment and the natural world. Known as Bosque House (Casa Bosque), this…
In September 2024, the suffocating reality of a shoebox apartment in Manhattan—coupled with the relentless ascent of metropolitan rent—forced a decision that would alter the course of the next year. It was a modern-day On the Road, a Kerouac-inspired odyssey for the digital age. My partner and I made a…
Published: September 16, 2026 Curated by: Susanna Moreira Photography: Maurício Araújo Main Facts In contemporary residential architecture, the threshold between formal design and lived-in functionality is frequently contested. Enter Casa Noor (Noor House), a striking new architectural residential project designed by Marcos Lula, recently spotlighted on the global architectural stage.…
In the rapidly evolving urban landscape of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, just outside Barcelona, a new residential development is challenging traditional notions of affordable multi-family housing. Designed by the renowned studio b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, a newly completed "build-to-rent" housing block comprising 37 dwellings demonstrates how tight economic constraints and transitional…
The city of Medellín, Colombia, often celebrated as a global beacon of social urbanism and architectural transformation, continues to evolve through projects that challenge the traditional boundaries between private property and public space. One of the latest additions to this architectural tapestry is 23 Living, a residential development designed by…
The architectural landscape of Kerala, a state defined by its lush tropical greenery and intricate backwaters, has long been a laboratory for domestic innovation. In the quiet town of Muhamma, a new residential landmark titled Pamoja House (designed by the firm Project 51 A (h)) stands as a testament to…
