Blackpool House is a unique home situated on Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand, standing as a black monolith in a densely populated native landscape. Designed by Glamuzina Paterson Architects, the brief was to design a house that was at home in the tree canopy. The architectural solution created a tower that vertically responded to the […]
Architecture
Architecture projects offering anywhere from modern and contemporary houses infused with a “wow” effect to Mediterranean, Tuscan and Asian influence homes from across the globe. Ranging from exterior and interior inspiration, live-work buildings to incredible commercial and hospitality projects and projects with an emphasis on sustainability are just a few of the highlights in this category. Learn how to maximize the potential of all spaces in your home by viewing incredible projects from world-class architects and designers, collated on a single source.
Weekend getaway retreat in New York: Creek House
Creek House is a weekend retreat for a family from Manhattan, designed by Studio MM, situated in Ulster County, New York. The architect had purchased 38 acres in the area with plans to design and build five custom homes; this one is the first completed. The contemporary 2,600 square foot, three bedroom, three bathroom split-level […]
Modern meets traditional in Pacific Heights
This century-old Pacific Heights, California property is the home of David Fraze and Gary Loeb, who hired Sutro Architects to transform it back to its glory. The historic home built in 1897 had excellent craftsmanship and once contained servants quarters, passageways (to ensure the owners and servants never crossed paths) and workspaces both upstairs and […]
Modern lakeside dream: Lake Washington Residence
Truly a dream home, Lakeside Residence designed by Castanes Architects rests at the West shore of Lake Washington, enjoying views of the lake and growing skyline of Bellevue, Washington. The client originally wished to have an old Tudor remodeled, however, they ultimately decided to design and build a new modern home with some of the […]
The Living Cube small space design in Switzerland
After moving into an apartment studio without storage room in Bern, Switzerland, Till Könneker decided to make a minimalistic cube design with a shelf for his vinyl collection, television, clothes and shoes. On the cube is a guest bed and inside the cube is plenty of storage space. This is a 2 x 4 x 1,4 meters […]
Sensational contemporary beach house in Búzios
RW House is situated on a beachfront site in Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, designed by Bernardes + Jacobsen Architects as an extensive program for a big family. The contemporary home was distributed exploring horizontality and sectoring, without any obstruction to the ocean view. The privacy is maintained by this site implantation, in a […]
Gorgeous Mallorcan retreat connected with nature
Spotted on Nuevo Estilo, this stunning dwelling situated on the interior of Mallorca island, Spain, but close to the sea, is full of children during the summer. It is an elongated, bright and comfortable pavilion that shares land with another family home, previously raised on the farm. Amid the Mediterranean mountains, building becomes part of […]
Fabulous dwelling on the Praia da Baleia, Brazil
Condomínio Baleia is a fabulous dwelling project completed in 2011 by Studio Arthur Casas, located on the Praia da Baleia in São Sebastião, São Paulo, Brazil. This wonderful home is part of a condominium of 43,056 square feet (4000 square meters), divided into four narrow lots, with average width of 161 square feet (15 meters). […]
Charming rustic modern home on Formentera
This beautiful Mediterranean home is situated on the island of Formentera in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain. With rustic modern charm, this home exudes warmth and invites you to sit down and stay awhile. The summer home features white washed walls, lots of wood and rattan and natural textures, decor and accessories. […]
Stunning Artium House in Berlin by bfs Design
This new residential project has been designed by bfs Design Flachsbarth Schultz, a 1957 atrium house (bungalow) in the middle of the Tiergarten Park in the center of Berlin, Germany. The former one family house was built for the International Building Exhibtion 1957 (Hansaviertel) and has not been changed until the new owner took over […]