Residences
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Inside Casa Xina, a striking architectural gem in Barcelona
Casa Xina is all China-inspired folly on the outside but inside it’s a world of quiet and calm. And the residents are happy to conspire to keep it that way.
How Monika and Ole Paustian made Børge Mogensen’s ‘laboratory’ a home again
Living in the former home of a celebrated architect is a privilege but also a responsibility. The occupants of Børge Mogensen’s handsome house on the fringes of Copenhagen have got the balance right.
Bright sparks
From classic dimmers and smart lampshades to slick light switches and striking cords.
One and done
This modernist home designed by little-known architect Reginald N Uren looks deceptively simple but it’s a surprisingly complex structure that has been lovingly nurtured.
The high life
The 1958 Bretagne Building in São Paulo has aged gracefully. Loved for its design, its biggest success is the sense of community it fosters among residents, making it a truly unique place to live.
Pleasure island
The Princes Islands are strewn with summer homes but none recall Turkey’s mid-century moment like this 1950s retreat, with its clean lines and echo of occasional cocktail parties.
Family building
In 1943, two architects built a radical apartment block in Buenos Aires to redefine communal living. Decades later, the modernist marvel is still the glue that holds its inhabitants together.
Form and function: Brisbane
Australia’s architectural heritage is rooted in practicality but has been elevated by modern interpretation. Monocle crisscrosses the country to pick out some elegant and enduring examples of residential design.
Form and function: The Seidler House, Sydney
Australia’s architectural heritage has been elevated by modern interpretation to become something more elegant and enduring. Monocle crisscrosses the country to pick out some prime examples of design-led residences.
Form and function: Tasmania
Australia’s architectural heritage is rooted in practicality but has been elevated by modern interpretation to become more elegant.
