Long Bay Villas in Anguilla is a resort that is comprised of three distinct, sparkling white villas, inspired by the design themes of sea, sand and sky. This is the ultimate in luxury and indulgence. Each secluded island hideaway has its own infinity edge pool with Jacuzzi, an outdoor dining pavilion and private access to […]
Gorgeous mid-century ranch house remodel
The Bal Residence is located in Menlo Park, California, designed by Berkeley-based studio Terry & Terry Architecture. The project was designed for a retiring couple, and necessitated the need for accessible space. The 2,000 square foot project ties the new addition in the rear garden area to an existing mid-century ranch house by way of […]
A unique attic space transformed in Madrid
Ceramic House is a gorgeous attic space situated in a classic early 20th century building that has been transformed into a new living space with a mulitude of levels in Madrid, Spain. Designed by Spanish architect Héctor Ruiz-Velázquez, as if the design would be a three-dimensional object, where every one of the rooms or points […]
A modular and transportable low-energy house
The Fincube has been designed by Berlin-based firm Studio Aisslinger, and developed with a South Tyrolian team as a modular, sustainable and transportable low-energy house. The Fincube was created 1,200 meters above sea level near Bozen in Northern Italy, with a brilliant view of the famous Dolomite Mountains. Made entirely of local wood, the building […]
House Carqueija emphasizing outdoor living
House Carqueija was designed by Bento e Azevedo Arquitetos Associados, located in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil. The residence consists of 2,798 square feet (260 square meters), intended to be more site sensitive, emphasizing the outside life, and providing functional and comfortable living spaces. With a simple and efficient plan, it is a ground floor house with […]
Beautiful summer cottage retreat on Skåtøy Island
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 […]