Barrancas House project encompasses a modern restoration and renovation of a 1970’s home by architect Ezequiel Farca, located in Mexico City, Mexico. The original home was unattractive; however, Farca saw that the quality of the architecture provided good spatial potential. Needing to modernize the existing footprint of 7,750 square feet (720 square meters), the project team created moments of […]
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.
Mesmerizing beach retreat in Australia: Blue Dog Beach House
Blue Dog Beach House is a luxury pet friendly holiday house designed by Aboda Design Group, overlooking the sand and waves of Castaways Beach, Noosa, Australia. This holiday retreat is described as, “relaxed Nantucket meets Noosa in style.” This is a pet friendly holiday house inspired by the relaxed feel of summer homes of New England mixed with the best […]
Fascinating Urban Treehouse surrounded by nature in Berlin
Urban Treehouse is a modern treehouse property that was recently completed in 2014 by design studio Baumraum, surrounded by nature in Berlin, Germany. Description from the architects: In the Urban Treehouses you are surrounded by nature and a little closer to the sky, however, not far from the urban life of the city of Berlin. The […]
Delightful features in sustainably designed Hover house in Australia
Hover house is a re-imagined single dwelling courtyard on a rear battle-axe block designed by Bower Architecture, located in beachside Mt. Martha, Victoria, Australia. The project brief was for a tranquil, sustainable and private home filled with natural light, warmth and texture. As privacy and outlook were limited the concept sought to create a captivating internal focus […]
Renovation of a holiday home in Australia: The Ark
The Ark is the renovation, renewal and third interpretation of a holiday home by Bower Architecture, located in Point Lonsdale , a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. The residence has been enjoyed by the same family for 60 years. The original 1950’s beach shack was renovated in the early 1980’s and designed by architect and former National President […]
Renovation of a mid-century modern Eichler home in California
Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Flegel’s Construction recently completed a beautiful and insightful remodel of a classic Eichler home, located in Palo Alto, California. This single family home offers 1,712 square feet of living space, with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, situated in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Emphasizing indoor-outdoor living, the architects expanded on the original walls of glass […]
Contemporary weekend retreat in Mexico: ALD House
ALD House is a contemporary weekend retreat designed by Juan Carlos Baumgartner from architecture studio SPACE, located in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. The home is projected on a land of little over 1,000 square meters and it is articulated in two main volumes: a prism into which another rectangular wooden prism is embedded. Description from the architect: Since the very […]
Modern “tree house” residence reflecting its surroundings in Austin
Tree House is a residence comprised of three pavilions positioned around a live oak tree, completed in 2014 by Matt Fajkus Architecture, located in Austin, Texas. The oak tree serves as the focal point to the exterior of the u-shaped home, helping to create a division between the public and private areas, at the same time offering views of the […]
Tetris House offers wooden box-like shelter in Sao Paulo
Tetris House is a modern wooden volume promoting indoor / outdoor living, architecturally designed in 2012 by Studio MK27, located in São Paulo, Brazil. Comprised of 6,673 square feet (620 square meters) of living space showcasing a warm and intimate open plan design, high ceilings and welcoming views out to the swimming pool and garden. Description from the architect: A wooden […]
New Zealand pad exhibits striking geometry: Brown Vujcich House
Brown Vujcich House has been designed by Bossley Architects, located on a narrow urban site in the heart of Herne Bay, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. Tight site controls and a sloping site resulted in a long narrow building form that steps down the slope of the site. Description from the architects: One of the main […]








