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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫In Perdana Botanical Garden,I found the Hibiscus Garden waiting in silence.White arches ...
30/08/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫

In Perdana Botanical Garden,
I found the Hibiscus Garden waiting in silence.
White arches curved toward the sky,
a doorway of light and silence.

At the center, the hibiscus bloomed.
Red petals opening like quiet fire.
Sunlight poured through,
turning the moment into a storybook.

I thought of the enchanted rose in 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵
Fragile yet powerful.
Holding a kind of magic
that could change everything.

If that rose carried the spell of love,
may these hibiscus blooms carry the spell of peace.
May they whisper across our land,
uniting hearts, softening divides,
healing the fractures of race and faith,
and the memory of old wounds.

Since 1957, Malaysia has walked through storms.
Struggles etched into our soil,
sacrifices shaping our destiny.
Yet still, the hibiscus blooms.

Five petals, five promises.
Respect. Trust. Compassion. Harmony. Hope.
A compass for a nation
seeking its way forward.

Standing before the crimson bloom,
I felt it whisper back.
What blossoms will depend
on how we choose to walk together.

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In the quiet heart of Santiago de Querétaro, San Martín House by Toru Arquitectos offers a pause. 🌿Every corner speaks s...
29/07/2025

In the quiet heart of Santiago de Querétaro, San Martín House by Toru Arquitectos offers a pause. 🌿

Every corner speaks softly, from the warmth of okume wood to the shade of the tabachín tree at its entrance. Within its 205 m², the home embraces the climate, welcoming light and breeze with a rhythm that feels both grounding and freeing.

Here, walls are gentle thresholds. Spaces open and close with intention, inviting you inward for stillness and outward to meet the sun. It is a home that listens, where every detail of brick, wood, air and shadow works in quiet harmony.

Captured beautifully by Ariadna Polo, San Martín House is a reminder that architecture can be poetry. It carries a balance of simplicity and soul, of refuge and openness.

Sometimes, the greatest luxury is a space that breathes with you. ✨

Tucked within a quiet plot in Trivandrum, BHUVI is a 3-bedroom contemporary home that redefines simplicity through thoug...
14/05/2025

Tucked within a quiet plot in Trivandrum, BHUVI is a 3-bedroom contemporary home that redefines simplicity through thoughtful design and grounded elegance.

Designed by Ar. Sonu Joy, with interiors and landscaping by Not on the Floor - Interiors, the home is a celebration of minimal living that feels both mindful and warm.

The design revolves around creating a space that is visually balanced and highly livable. Natural light enters generously through large openings, while cross-ventilation ensures a breezy and breathable interior. The exterior combines terracotta cladding with a clean white palette, anchoring the home softly to its surroundings.

Inside, a seamless flow connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas through an open-plan layout. The palette is gentle — greys and whites balanced with warm wood tones, pastel-hued furnishings, and calming artwork. Every corner reflects intention, avoiding clutter while embracing comfort.

A beautifully designed corridor links the private and shared spaces, encouraging movement while maintaining clarity in the layout. The furniture is crafted for function and form, echoing the home’s minimal ethos. Soft textures, quiet tones, and curated greenery bring a sense of stillness into every room.

Outside, a compact garden connects the indoors to nature, adding to the retreat-like experience the family envisioned.

📍 Trivandrum, Kerala
Project: BHUVI
Plot area: 4,355 sq ft
Built-up area: 2,085 sq ft
Year of Completion: 2024
Architect: Ar. Sonu Joy
PMC & Interiors: Not on the Floor – Interiors
MEP: Unity Associates
Civil Contractor: A.S. Construction
Landscape: Not on the Floor – Interiors
Photography: Jenseer_arch.photographer

Tucked away on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, this 9,000 square foot weekend home is a quiet celebration of architecture in...
13/05/2025

Tucked away on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, this 9,000 square foot weekend home is a quiet celebration of architecture in harmony with nature.

Designed by RSA Rushi Shah Architects, with landscape design by Tattva Landscapes and interiors by Ish*ta Sitwala, the home was envisioned for the second generation of the Porecha family as a space to reflect stillness, openness, and connection.

From the very beginning, the site guided the design. With over seventy mature trees and a dramatic change in terrain, the team chose to build on the elevated slope rather than flatten the land. This approach not only preserved the existing ecology but created a home that feels gently held by its surroundings.

Five courtyards form the heart of the layout, each one serving as a breath between spaces. From gravel paths to a pool with floating lily pads, from the branches of a Neem tree that pass through the ceiling to the waterbody that mirrors the sky. These courtyards are not decorative. They shape the rhythm of daily life, offering privacy, perspective, and pause.

A material palette of exposed concrete, rustic red bricks, and large glass openings grounds the home in a language that is both raw and refined. Light enters through skylights and floor to ceiling windows, casting shifting shadows and drawing the outside in.

Here, architecture does not overpower. It invites reflection.
A home where presence replaces excess and nature leads the way.

📍 Ahmedabad, India
Architecture: RSA Rushi Shah Architects
Landscape: Tattva Landscapes
Interiors: Ish*ta Sitwala
Photography: Khushi Sheth
Client: Porecha Family
Completed: 2025
Built-up: 9,000 sq ft

Credit: www.architecturaldigest.in

Tucked in Tangerang, Indonesia, D Plus N2 House is a thoughtful expression of balance between structure and softness, st...
22/04/2025

Tucked in Tangerang, Indonesia, D Plus N2 House is a thoughtful expression of balance between structure and softness, stillness and movement. Designed by DP Plus HS Architects, this 640 m² residence reimagines modern tropical living with quiet elegance and intention.

Inspired by the rhythm of nature and the honesty of materials, the design pairs raw concrete with warm timber and flowing water. The vertical lines that repeat across the facade and interiors are not just aesthetic. They guide the light, frame the space, and slow the pace of life within.

Natural light is welcomed through skylights and glass walls, softening the transitions between inside and out. A private indoor pool, sauna and open kitchen reflect a deeper philosophy. To create not just comfort, but presence.

There is calm in every corner. A kind of architecture that does not compete for attention but leaves a lasting impression.

📍 Tangerang, Indonesia
Architects: DP Plus HS Architects
Photography: Don Pieto
Lead Architects: Don Pieto and Henny Suwardi
Completed: 2022
Built-up: 640 m²

“I didn’t expect to see this many people.”That thought came to me as I followed the crowd heading to the mosque for Eid ...
09/04/2025

“I didn’t expect to see this many people.”

That thought came to me as I followed the crowd heading to the mosque for Eid morning prayers.

Back in France, Eid was quieter. Smaller.

But here, in a Muslim country, something felt different.

Even though I was far from my family, I could hear praises to Allah echoing through the streets. And somehow, in the middle of strangers, I felt this overwhelming sense of joy.

Like I belonged.

Spending Ramadan here already felt meaningful.

But Hari Raya Aidilfitri, as they call it in Malay, brought something else entirely.

Everything around me felt new and full of life.

Then, one detail truly caught my heart: families in matching outfits.

In the streets, I saw colour-coordinated joy. A family in bright yellow, another in deep green, another in soft blue.

It may seem simple, but it spoke volumes. Unity. Love. Belonging.

Exactly what Eid means to me.

I pictured bringing this tradition back home.

My father and brothers in green or blue Moroccan jabador, and my mother and I in matching djellabas.

We would probably stand out. But who knows, maybe we would inspire others too.

That morning, something shifted in me.

I began to see Eid through a new lens. It reminded me that faith lives not only in prayers, but also in the little things. In colours, in togetherness, in shared joy.

Wherever we are, faith and family always have a way of finding us.

And that is something I will carry with me, always.

By,
Iman



Casa Zenzy captures your attention without raising its voice.Designed by Di Frenna Arquitectos, this residence in Colima...
05/04/2025

Casa Zenzy captures your attention without raising its voice.

Designed by Di Frenna Arquitectos, this residence in Colima feels grounded in form and elevated in spirit.

Concrete and stone give it presence. Wood and light bring softness. Every element is chosen with care, creating a home that feels both strong and calm.

As light moves through each room, the architecture begins to speak.
It speaks in shadows.
It speaks in stillness.
It reminds you that simplicity can be powerful, and restraint can feel generous.

Casa Zenzy offers a quiet kind of beauty. One that stays with you long after you leave.

Architecture by Di Frenna Arquitectos
Photography by Lorena Darquea
📍 Altozano, Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico

Some homes speak softly.This one listens.In the quiet folds of Lenah Valley, Provider House Hobart welcomes you like an ...
04/04/2025

Some homes speak softly.

This one listens.

In the quiet folds of Lenah Valley, Provider House Hobart welcomes you like an old friend. No grand gestures, no noise. Only stillness, warmth, and the kind of silence that heals.

Light drifts through timber framed windows and lands on familiar things. A book left open. A chair waiting in the corner. A bath drawn not in haste, but in devotion.

Everything here holds space.
Space for exhale.
Space for remembering what truly matters.

There is no need to fill the silence.
Here, emptiness feels sacred.
The walls, the textures, the shadows at golden hour. All gently remind you that beauty lives in the quiet.

This home does not chase trends.

It carries stories.
It carries rest.
It carries you.

Provider House Hobart reminds us that the most meaningful spaces do not demand attention.

They give you back to yourself.

📍Lenah Valley, Hobart/Nipaluna
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𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐈 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐭Spending Ramadan in Malaysia has been a beautiful surprise.Being far from Fr...
26/03/2025

𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐈 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐭

Spending Ramadan in Malaysia has been a beautiful surprise.

Being far from France, I thought I might feel a little alone this month, but it’s been the opposite.

From the first night I walked into the mosque, I felt something strong.

Everyone was there with the same purpose.

We stood side by side, prayed together, and shared quiet moments that didn’t need any words.

At the end of each prayer, I turned to the person next to me. We smiled, shook hands, said “salam.”

It sounds simple, but it meant a lot.

There’s a natural warmth here that reminded me why I’m proud of my faith.

In Malaysia, you can really feel Ramadan.

You see it in the glowing lights, smell it in the night markets, and feel it in the busy stalls where people are buying food for Iftar.

It’s different from France, where Ramadan is usually more quiet and personal.

There, it often stays within our homes or close communities.

Here, it’s shared. It’s part of the city. It’s part of the people.

Every time I hear the call to prayer, echoing through the streets, I feel something inside me grow.

Being here this month is helping me reconnect with my faith.

It’s teaching me that kindness, unity, and community are everywhere; if we keep our hearts open.

I’ll carry this feeling with me, even after Ramadan ends.

Because this experience has truly changed me.


Written by  Iman Herroudi



𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒For a couple returning to Belgium after years abroad, architect Arjaan De Feyter shaped a home that...
26/03/2025

𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒

For a couple returning to Belgium after years abroad, architect Arjaan De Feyter shaped a home that feels both familiar and refined. Located in a historic apartment in Bruges, the space reflects their journey while honouring its past.

The deep terracotta tones seen throughout the joinery are not just a design choice. They carry the warmth of places visited, the feeling of earth underfoot, and the quiet strength of time. This colour becomes a connecting thread that runs through each room, offering warmth and depth.

Natural textures are allowed to speak. The timber roof, the sculpted fireplace, and the soft light filtering through the stained glass all bring calm and presence. Every space invites stillness.

The kitchen, detailed with raw steel and terracotta shelving, is both functional and personal. Simple objects placed on the shelves carry meaning. They are reminders of daily rituals and stories collected over time.

Nothing feels forced. Every material, line and corner has purpose. This is a home built on memory, shaped by intention, and designed for a life that values quiet beauty.

It is a place to return to. And a place to stay.
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Photography ⁠
Credit: http://estliving.com/

𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬There was a time when architecture was about walls. Separation. A way to keep the outside world at a...
19/03/2025

𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬

There was a time when architecture was about walls. Separation. A way to keep the outside world at a distance.

But nature has a way of reminding us—we are meant to live with it, not away from it.

Casa Areca is a rhythm. The movement of air through open doors. The dance of sunlight filtering through leaves. The way shadows shift, softening the edges of time.

Here, walls do not confine. They embrace. The lines between inside and out dissolve, allowing the earth to spill into everyday life. Wood, stone, and light come together in quiet harmony, creating a space that feels as natural as the landscape around it.

It is a home that does not demand attention. It invites stillness. A place where simplicity is enough, where life slows down, and where every breath feels lighter.

Because home is not defined by walls. It is a feeling. And here, in the heart of Tulum, home feels alive.

📸 Photography by Cesar Bejar
🏡 Architecture, construction, interiors, landscape by CO-LAB Design Office

𝘼 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚, 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚Set in Santiago de Querétaro, México, Casa UNO by Toru Arquitectos is a thoug...
17/03/2025

𝘼 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚, 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚

Set in Santiago de Querétaro, México, Casa UNO by Toru Arquitectos is a thoughtful expression of balance, warmth, and modern elegance. Designed with a deep respect for materials and light, the residence embraces clean lines, earthy textures, and a seamless connection to nature.

The geometric façade, softened by wooden accents and natural stone, reflects an approach where architecture and the environment coexist. Large windows and open spaces welcome sunlight, shaping an interior that feels both expansive and intimate.

Inside, simplicity becomes an art form. Every detail, from the tactile warmth of wood to the understated elegance of neutral tones, is carefully considered to create a space that is serene yet alive. The design prioritizes functionality without excess, ensuring a home that feels effortless and enduring.

Casa UNO is a place of quiet sophistication, where architecture enhances the way we live and feel.

📍 Project Name: Casa UNO
🏡 Architecture Firm: Toru Arquitectos
📍 Location: Santiago de Querétaro, México
📐 Area: 323 m²
📷 Photographer: Ariadna Polo.

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