The property is located in the Wairau Valley, 10 minutes from Blenheim and close to the Wairau River, New Zealand as it snakes along the edge of the northern hills, a patterned rural landscape of farms, orchards and vineyards. The house has been designed by Parsonson Architects with a strong connection to the land spatially […]
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.
Impressive two-story apartment in Cape Town: Clifton View 7
Clifton View 7 is a spectacular contemporary property designed by Antoni Associates in Cape Town, South Africa. The scope of the project was to do a gut renovation to the two-story apartment and re-configure the interior layout to further accommodate more spaces in the program, including four bedrooms, en-suite, gym, entertainment cocktail bar, cinema room […]
Sleek and sexy modern residence in Oakville, Canada
This two-story modern property is situated on a wooded lot in Oakville, Ontario, Canada designed by architect Guido Costantino. This modern home is comprised of a monochromatic palate of stucco, concrete, brick, anodized siding and a mix of opaque and transparent glass. The street-facing front of the residence limits views into the home, providing privacy […]
Contemporary Aupiais House in South Africa
The Aupiais House was designed by Cape Town-based studio Greg Wright Architects, situated in Camps Bay, South Africa. Site Interior Design was approached by a couple to skin the shell of their newly purchased, though technically incomplete, Camps Bay home. The house was a contemporary shell but needed a “layer” to make it a home. […]
Converted 18th century Cotswolds Village barn
Despite his lack of building experience or skills, owner Mark Collins converted a huge stone barn in the country into a warm and welcoming show-stopping home. Believed to date back to the early 18th century, this stone barn in England’s Cotswolds has been converted into a five-bedroom home with contemporary interiors, its own art gallery, […]
Fascinating Australian property showcasing waterfront views
The Promenade Residence is a stunning contemporary waterfront home in Australia that welcomes its owners with a series of structural elements that are hidden behind the front entrance. Guiding their steps along the dark-colored first floor towards the main entrance and further back towards the backside garden, sculptural elements hint towards the modern features showcased […]
Warm and contemporary Menlo Park retreat
The Wheeler Residence was built for a couple in their 30s with three small children in Menlo Park, California. Designed by William Duff Architects this new house makes use of an existing foundation to create dramatic living spaces that flow into the landscape. The original home and an adjacent guest cottage totaled 2,500 square feet […]
Tour this gorgeous vineyard estate in Sonoma, California
This gorgeous vineyard estate is carefully sited on the edge of a sixty-acre vineyard in Sonoma, California. Designed by Aidlin Darling Design, this monastic 14,000 square foot stone structure establishes a temporal frame of reference for mapping its physical environment. The estate includes the main home, as well as a caretaker’s residence, barn, irrigation center, […]
Fascinating steel and glass pavilion on Ocean Beach
A translucent glass bridge connects this 1,820 square foot Corten steel and glass pavilion to a mid-century modern house, Ocean Beach Residence has been designed by San Francisco Bay Area architect Ernest Born of studio Aidlin Darling Design. Gently placed among existing trees, the addition, though physically simple, is phenomenally complex. A private cypress grove […]
Striking rural dwelling in California: Paso Robles Residence
This rural home is nestled on an 80-acre agricultural site in California’s Central Coast wine region of Paso Robles. Paso Robles Residence is a 2,667 square foot weekend home that will eventually become the owner’s full-time residence, designed by San Francisco-based studio Aidlin Darling Design. The design directly responds to the wide diurnal temperature fluctuations […]








