Meant for a single occupant, this transforming interior contains everything necessary for daily life.

In Barcelona, Miel Arquitectos and Studio P10 set out on an experiment in shared micro-living. They began with a 65 square meter  apartment and turned it into two functional living, working, and sleeping quarters.   The layout of the Salva46 apartment is straightforward and simple: one private unit at either end of the apartment, and […]

Dutch designer Robert Kolenik’s functional aquarium ‘Ocean‘ is a delightfully decadent way to turn an ordinary kitchen in to a luxurious lounge. The enormous aquarium/kitchen island is topped with an L-shaped Corian countertop that raises (presumably for fish care and aquarium maintenance) with the touch of a button. ‘Ocean’ is a limited edition, made-to-order work […]

This cascading set of stairs in a Mumbai home is a perfectly executed example of architecture that mirrors nature. The wooden treads flow and curve to resemble a peaceful frozen waterfall. Designed by Mexican studio Arquitectura en Movimiento, the staircase is defined by continuous curved engineered walnut strips that connect the wall, the treads, and […]

Inspired by the classic cartoon Tom & Jerry from the 1940s, this fun vacation home for a family with four children features lots of space to run and hide. Opened up to free circulation to fully engage the occupants with the space and each other, the home is packed with jumping nets, sliding surfaces and […]

This awe-inspiring staircase is so much more than a way to travel through a home – it’s a work of art and illusion. Installed in a private home by Milan-based design and architecture firm Storage Associati, the staircase disappears when viewed from a certain angle. The stairs are surrounded by metal strips of varying lengths. […]

Combining stairs and storage is becoming a very popular way to save space in very small homes. This Paris apartment, designed by French firm Schemaa, does so in gorgeous style by using alternating-tread steps with included storage as a central feature of the 30 square meter home. The storage-rich staircase occupies one wall of the combined […]

Combining stairs and storage is becoming a very popular way to save space in very small homes. This Paris apartment, designed by French firm Schemaa, does so in gorgeous style by using alternating-tread steps with included storage as a central feature of the 30 square meter home. The storage-rich staircase occupies one wall of the combined […]

The best type of home is one that both fits in with its surroundings and reflects the personalities and tastes of the occupants. This complete overhaul of a Spanish farmhouse’s interior is a perfect example of this delicate balance from Barcelona-based architects 2600mm. The exterior of the home was left in its original state, clad in […]

London is home to some truly spectacular Victorian townhouses, but plenty of them have been neglected or poorly treated over the years. For one family, the original 19th century details of a townhouse in Stoke Newington in North London were too dark and unwelcoming. They called on AOC Architecture to transform their home into a […]