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In Genoa’s Nervi district, Davide Ventura transformed a 1960s attic apartment into a bright, contemporary home. Positioned between the Ligurian Sea and the green hillside of Sant’Ilario, the design takes advantage of its dual outlook by reworking the layout. The original plan placed the living spaces to the north and the bedrooms to the south. The renovation inverted this scheme: the living room, dining area, and kitchen now open toward the sea, while bedrooms and a study face the hillside. This shift maximizes natural light and strengthens the home’s connection to its surroundings. A raw concrete structural column was left exposed in the living area, contrasting with the warmth of the herringbone parquet. The kitchen, defined by deep blue cabinetry and patterned flooring, connects to the dining room through a sliding glass wall that allows flexibility between open and closed layouts. The staircase is a striking architectural element: a heavy green Brazilian slate base paired...

Architect João Tiago Aguiar designed the V House as a bold composition of stone volumes that unfold around a central courtyard. Located in Portigaul, the house reads as a continuous monolith—walls, roof, and floors all wrapped in the same pale stone—yet inside, light, greenery, and water shape an entirely different experience. The plan hinges on its V-shape, shielding the north from winds while opening the south to a garden and long pool. The single tree central courtyard acts as the anchor, tying together social and private wings. Large floor to ceiling windows expanses of glass carve through the stone, while vertical louvres offer both rhythm and privacy without breaking the material continuity. Sequences of space feel measured and deliberate: open living areas flow toward the garden, a freestanding kitchen block divides and connects, and suites stretch along a gallery of glass. Upstairs, the master suite enjoys views of pine, golf greens, and sea, while below, light well...

I know I bang on a lot about spaces that showcase minimalist design without losing their soul or their sense of place, but it’s a balance I always find incredibly beguiling. And Schloss Schauenstein , set high in the Swiss Alps in tiny Fürstenau (the smallest settlement in the world to hold city rights, with a population of just 350), is a perfect example . The brainchild of chef Andreas Caminada, the hotel and its Michelin-starred restaurant are spread across a 12 th -century castle and an adjacent villa. To celebrate the 20 th  anniversary of their opening, both have been reworked by Danish design duo Space Copenhagen , who focused on preserving their historic character while introducing a tranquil, refined mood with a subtle Scandinavian twist.  Running throughout the reimagined interiors is a quiet dialogue between old and new. The original stone walls, timber beams, winding staircases and rich wooden panelling have been paired with oak, wool and linen in mut...

On Chile’s Canela coast, architect Benjamín Goñi designed a home oriented to rare northern views of the Pacific. The house structure is defined by four low wooden volumes for private areas, two parallel concrete walls, and a central living space that opens fully to the horizon. The clad exterior in gray-toned wood that weathers against the humidity, while the interior shifts to light timber for warmth. Black steel framing and exposed laminated beams define the structure, extending outward to connect interior and exterior spaces. The outdoor patio extends under exposed laminated beams, framing uninterrupted views of the Pacific. Modern rattan furniture and built-in shelving give the covered terrace both comfort and function.  The living room opens fully to the sea, with large glass panels that erase boundaries between indoors and out.  Photography by Pablo Casals-Aguirre The post A Coastal Home in Chile That Frames the Horizon appeared first on Homedit .