This beautiful tropical home designed by de Reus Architects is the epitome of indoor-outdoor living on the Island of Hawaii, Hawaii. Nestled alongside a lava flow dating from 1801 on the leeward coast of Hawaii, this 10,361-square-foot residence was designed as a modern interpretation of indigenous island architecture and a way to connect the occupants […]
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Inside a beautiful and inviting oasis in Colorado: The Zen Den
This cozy oasis called The Zen Den was designed by Gerber Berend Design Build nestled up alongside Soda Creek, a magnificent mountain community in Evergreen, Colorado. It’s a space that’s both sparse and inviting, a place where you can settle in and find inner peace. This small infill lot posed a bit of a challenge, […]
A marvelous North Carolina mountain home with a touch of Japanese zen
This transitional mountain home was designed by The Architectural Practice, located in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is nestled in a breathtaking valley, bordered by the Pisgah National Forest and Blue Ridge Parkway, just minutes from downtown Asheville. Shaped to fit a bend in the mountain […]
Japanese Kit House gets reimagined overlooking the San Francisco Bay
SHED Architecture & Design is responsible for the transformation of a 1991 Japanese Kit House sited on a bluff overlooking San Francisco Bay in Tiburon, California. Haiku House is the centerpiece of a unique property that consists of four structures — the main house, guesthouse, beach house, and garage dispersed among native and exotic plant gardens […]
15 Amazing Home Yoga Studio Ideas For Relaxation And Meditation
Achieve a sense of peace and tranquility right from the comforts of your own home with these incredible home yoga studio ideas. Yoga and meditation create a sense of calm, making our lives feel better. After a hard day of work or during stressful times, what could be more relaxing than doing yoga and […]
Captivating contemporary home with indoor-outdoor living in California
SDG Architecture is responsible for the design of this large single-family home with modern interior design and beautiful contemporary landscape, located in Palo Alto, California. A collaboration with landscape architect Bernard Trainor to create a zen space has resulted in a captivating contemporary home with a lush landscape that provides a sense of escape from […]
The ultimate Balinese-inspired home with views of Malibu coastline
Rockefeller Kempel Architects was responsible for the design of this Balinese-inspired home located off a walk street in Manhattan Beach, California. This incredible home offers its inhabitants idyllic views of the Pacific Ocean and Malibu coastline. When designing for this 3,800 square foot dream house, the architects had to work within the confines of a […]
Minimalist Zen designed residence in Golden Beach, Florida
96 Golden Beach Drive is a residential project with a minimalist zen feel, completed in 2012 by SDH Studio, located in Golden Beach, Florida. The residence is nestled on a 13,000 square foot lot, designed around a 27 foot high space that would be the heart of this home. From the architects: With the idea of bringing in the […]
Luminous interiors in Greece: Lycabettus Penthouse by esé studio
Lycabettus Penthouse is a stunning example of meticulous interior styling, the collaboration between Sotos Mallas and Aaron Ritenourwas of esé studio, located in Athens, Greece. Embracing wood as main design material, the apartment is designed in earthy hues, clean lines and a pleasant and striking atmosphere. Luminous, nature-oriented and artistically crafted, this penthouse is a unique […]
Japanese interiors sooth the soul and recharge the spirit
Japanese architecture and design has a history that has been preserved for hundreds of years. Japanese style is minimalist, nature encompassing, open, practical, and peaceful.