With one foot in the past and the other in the present, the design of this Berlin apartment is so much more than a homage to its heritage. The 46sqm/495sqft home, by architect Jessica Keupp of Dax I, harmoniously balances decorative cornices, rich colours, and vintage furnishing with clean lines,...

Located in an apartment building in the south of Taipei City, Taiwan, adjacent to the Jingmei River, the home’s footprint was reduced to 70sqm/753sqft to let in more light. The footprint of the mezzanine level, added by the previous owner, was reduced to open the vertical volume and ease the crow...

When it comes to designing for small footprints, architect Eleanor Peres believes in creating “spaces that work hard so that life is a little easier”. Her 27sqm/290sqft Sydney apartment exemplifies this beautifully, combining modern, artisanal upgrades with the building’s original Art Deco featur...

Function, flexibility, and fluidity guided the design of this 47sqm/505sqft apartment, nestled in an early 20th-century building within the lively Goutte d’Or district of Paris. Architect and ovo/studio–founder Bertille Bordja embraced inspiration from the existing architectural features and the ...

In smart design, the illusion of space can actually rival having the extra space itself — and this 46sqm/495sqft Madrid apartment has some tricks up its sleeve. Using carefully considered spatial strategies like floor-to-ceiling storage, mirrors (aplenty), and consistent materials, Gonzalo Pardo ...

At only 35sqm/377sqft, this Scandinavian-inspired apartment in Verona, Italy illustrates how sometimes a little imagination is all that’s needed to achieve optimised living.

Located in the bohemian Paris neighbourhood of Montmartre, a stone's throw from the historic Sacré Coeur basilica, this 37sqm/398sqft apartment ticks all the boxes needed for a bright and airy feel.

Curved features, a light colour palette, and smart furniture choices — not to mention the health...

In the enchanting neighbourhood of Madrid’s Rastro, architect Mariana de Delás’s apartment symbolises creativity and innovation.

The neighbourhood feels timeless — groups of relaxed neighbours gather on the streets and this strong community spirit has a special place in de Delás’s heart.

There are common themes in a Brad Swartz-reinvented small dwelling: a restrained palette, clever storage solutions, and a creative touch when utilising space — and the tranquil Slow Down Apartment is no exception.

The clients had briefly moved from Sydney to Brisbane during the COVID-19 pandemi...

Explore the stunning red brick Terreno House, located on the foot of a mountain three hours from Mexico City. Designed by Canales for her family, the house embraces and incorporates the excess and damaged building materials into the design, and creates shelter from the radical weather while allow...

Climb the spiral staircase into the elevated Nidos House, woven with a beautiful and seamless harmony into the ecological reserve El Peñón. Subtly resting above the earth on a series of load-bearing walls, the house imitates a classic bird’s nest, suspended in the treetops, while causing as littl...

Wander through the tranquil Ajijic House, nestled between Chapala Lake and its surrounding mountains in Jalisco; designed and built with the very earth it sits upon, to avoid major design compromises with the project’s tiny budget.
Next, see the same successful and efficient earth-based building...

Rory Fraser (Follies) hosts a Shelter Extras conversation with filmmakers Damien Lipp & Stephanie Mauro-Lipp about their projects Tiny Spaces and Churches of Iceland.