Set right on Clifton’s famous white sandy beaches this is undoubtedly the best address on Cape Town’s exclusive eastern seaboard, commanding unobstructed sea views and offering the ultimate in creature comforts. This fabulous residence is comprised of five self-contained units and a three level main villa. From the gracious double volume marble entrance with chandeliers, […]
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.
Luxurious Andalucian villa with impressive views
This luxury villa in Andalucia, Spain was designed by London based architects McLean Quinlan. The design strategy for this contemporary residence was to create a building that would exploit the spectacular landscape, while creating an exemplary building for the 21st century. This incredible home features a panoramic south west facing sweep of embankment, with impressive […]
James Bond house perched on the edge
This spectacular masterpiece is literally one of the most architecturally significant homes in the entire world. Known as “The Elrod Houseâ€Â, this John Lautner-designed home was commissioned by designer Arthur Elrod in 1968 and has been featured in numerous books, magazines and museum exhibitions. It is the iconic home perched at the very tip of […]
Transformation of a unique villa in the Netherlands
This project in the Netherlands has been designed by Ooze Architects and has been extended numerous times in recent decades. Ooze architects translated the owners’ desire to recycle the ‘soul’ of the house by transforming it into a unique design. The architects began with a commission to design a kitchen that then evolved into a […]
Minimalist lake house in Munich
Architect Susanne Nobis has the enviable privilege of living in this gorgeous, tranquil house in Berg by Lake Starnberg (Starnberger See), a popular southern Bavarian recreation area for the residents of the nearby city of Munich, Germany. As both the client and the designer, engineer/architect Nobis designed the home and office for her own four-member […]
Incredible home immersed on the edge of a cliff
This breathtaking architectural masterpiece is immersed onto the edge of a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Villa Sow in Dakar, Senegal, western Africa was recently completed by architecture firm SAOTA and ANTONI Associates doing the interior decor. The 15,091 square foot (1,402 square meters) residence was designed for a client who is a Senegalese businessman […]
Buck Mountain home on Orcas Island
The home at Buck Mountain has been designed by Washington architecture firm, Indigo Architecture and Interiors. From the architect: “Floating above a carpet of green moss on the steep slopes of Orcas Island’s Buck Mountain, this home’s foundation touches the rocky ground along only two slim concrete fins. These lean legs in turn support a […]
Spectacular mid-century modern renovation
This spectacular 2,069 square foot home is located in Krisana Park, an urban neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Originally constructed in 1955 by HB Wolff & Co, Elm House has been recently renovated and re-built from the bottom up by developer/designer Mitchell Weisberg. The designer brings a cool modern aesthetic to the 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom […]
Stunning steel and glass residence in Malibu
Beauvoir Residence is a modern two-storey dwelling located in Malibu, California. The home is situated on a mountainous area surrounded by natural vegetation and has been designed by architect Bruce Bolander. Constructed with a large expanse of glass walls, residents can enjoy views of the spectacular landscape. The open plan concept features concrete floors, high […]
Contemporary Bridge House in Cape Town
The recipient of numerous design awards, Bridge House is an icon of Cape Town’s best contemporary architecture, designed by Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects. Comprising three separate areas, the main part of the house is accessed by crossing over a timber walkway into a floating glass and steel box, surrounded by trees, and with city […]










