The Summer House Skåtøy, designed by studio Filter Arkiteketer, consists of a lovely summer cottage located on an island, South coast of Norway. The request of the client was for the architects to create a retreat that opens up towards the archipelago, while maintaining private outdoor areas. Here is a description of the project from […]
Tastefully renovated residence in Marseilles
Located by the beaches of the Prado in Marseilles, France this former smallholding flanked by a stable was renovated in three steps by French architect Maurice Padovani. At the very end of the nineties, the young family setting up on the first floor gladly agreed to the two children sharing the same room for a […]
Breathtakingly romantic Sextantio Hotel in Italy
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso is a fortified medieval village, located in the mountains of Abruzzo at 1250 meters above sea level, inside the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga national park. The village is a classic example of an Italian medieval hill town, with perimeter walls encircling houses and squares. This is not your ordinary hotel […]
Beyond spectacular GT House in Brazil
The young Brazilian architect Guilherme Torres chose to live in a small studio called “GT House” in Londrina, Brazil. The place would lodge an artist’s painting atelier and was under redecoration for over 10 years by the architect himself. The present project came to life due to several problems found in the building such as […]
Lavish Villa Teman on St Barth’s
Poised on one of the island’s highest peaks, Villa Teman, discovered on Sotheby’s Realty, is a striking and sensual 3 bedroom property affording the ultimate in privacy and luxury, combined with sweeping views of gorgeous St. Jean Bay in St. Barth’s in the Caribbean. A lavish master suite features its own pool and a bathtub […]
Luxurious retreat surrounded by towering cliffs
Rayavadee Resort is located on the edge of Krabi Marine National Park with towering limestone cliffs and islands dramatically bordered by the crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea. Krabi enjoys mild weather throughout the year and is famous for its sandy beaches and gorgeous natural scenery. The spectacular resort is located just 180km east […]
Modern aluminum and glass home in Amsterdam
The sensational Rieteiland House was designed by studio Hans van Heeswijk Architects on a plot of land that is part of a newly established island at IJburg on the outskirts of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The clients asked for a house that is completely orientated with panoramic views to the park and the landscape. The […]
Sao Paulo dwelling gets a sensational facelift
This incredible home transformation that we bring to you today discovered on Casa Abril is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Designed by interior designer and owner Ana Maria Queiroga, the need for a facelift was to help meet the demands of the busy designer and her husband. The young couple needed a place for pets […]
A sleek modern beach house in Peru
Beach House E-3 is a sleek modern property designed by Vartice Arquitectos in Palillos Beach, Lima, Peru. The project develops on an irregular shaped terrain inside a difficult area, but with a privileged view to the sea in the lot E-3 from “Palillos” beach, at the south of Lima. Taking advantage of the lot slope, […]
Gorgeous Barcelona home with soothing interiors
This gorgeous interior project in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, Barcelona was realized by interior designer Susanna Cots. The home features sea as the main element, which gives shape to the distribution of the house, the lighting and the colors. Looking at the outside, the designer captures the lights and the shadows, which contribute to provide […]