by Evi Mibelli. An urban residence, suspended between past and present, engages with an architectural fabric with millennia of stratification. A renovation that focused on subtraction, preserving memories and identity. It also left room for collectible design. A 300-square-meter residence, Plaka House, dating back to the 19th century, nestled…
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A layered interior where the original structure interacts with contemporary inserts, featuring reflective surfaces, monolithic volumes, and a fluid layout that redefines the concept of living. The project works by subtraction, allowing what already exists to emerge. In the historic center of Padua, a short distance from the Civic Museums and the Eremitani...
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Light and color reshape the interiors of a home pervaded by a refined dialogue between contemporary design, period furnishings, and custom-made details, in a balance between hyperdecor and minimalism. Behind a distinctive period Milanese façade, rich in architectural details including grisailles and cornices, a 150-square-meter apartment reveals…
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A blend of light, volumes, and unexpected views, where art coexists with matter and each space invites exploration of emotions suspended between interior and exterior. At the highest point in Genoa's historic center, a 135-square-meter apartment redesigned by llabb Architettura reflects the evolving everyday life...
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A home that seems to float among the branches, where surprising volumes open up into unexpected paths and contrasting material surfaces welcome its inhabitants in an embrace of calm, wonder, and enchantment. In the high-altitude forests, mist envelops everything, dissolving boundaries and bestowing upon every discovery…
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Floor drains for balconies and terraces: Viega solutions. In both the contract and residential sectors, transforming terraces and balconies into livable spaces for well-being is an increasingly popular trend. One of the first aspects that comes to mind is the covering—and therefore waterproofing. However, even in this case, it's crucial...
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Completely redesigned interiors and versatile spaces restore balance and harmony to a historic London home, creating spaces designed to adapt to the daily needs of a young family. Renovating a Victorian home often means confronting a history of architectural layers and compromises. In Crouch End, North London, a…
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Materials and light intertwine in spacious, measured spaces, creating a minimalist, sophisticated, and highly expressive living space. A clear shift, almost an architectural metamorphosis. The project takes shape from the renovation of a 280-square-meter former barn, an integral part of the historic complex of the former Liquor Distillery…
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The budget law, approved by the government at the end of December 2025, confirms the Renovation Bonus for 2026 as well. This bonus allows you to deduct from your personal income tax (IRPEF)—when filing your tax return—expenses incurred for construction work on your home. As in 2025, this year too…
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By Sara Gecchelin. We've long been exploring how comfort, sustainability, and quality of living can evolve together: MCE Lab offers us this opportunity with a new study exploring how ancient traditions and modern innovations can interact with contemporary design to create domestic environments that nourish body and soul.
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