Villa Solaire is a converted old farmhouse into a luxury rental villa, revisiting traditional techniques in the village of Morzine, in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. The renovation was carried out by Jérémie Koempgen Architecture and FUGA, built in 1826, it was singled out by the municipality as a landmark for traditional architecture. A uniform […]
Sumptuous CH House with stunning views in Mexico
CH House is the demolition of an old home to make way for a new residential project designed by GLR Arquitectos, located on a privileded site in Garza Garcia, Mexico. The demolition allowed for the adjustment of the topography to coordinate with the new scheme, allowing the home to take advantage of the wonderful city views. The […]
Modern Maison du Boisé in rural Quebec
Maison du Boisé was designed by Gestion René Desjardins for a family with three young children and possibly a fourth in rural Quebec, Canada. Once they had chosen a wooded site, the mandate was to create a house that would specifically address the children’s well-being. From there, the mother was interested in colour and the father […]
Macalister Mansion: Fascinating historic hotel in Malaysia
Macalister Mansion is a luxury hotel housed in a beautiful 100 year old historic mansion that has been conserved and adapted by Singapore-based Ministry of Design in Penang, Malaysia. Each of the six different food and beverage and hotel entities can be enjoyed as part of the overall Macalister Mansion experience but are branded as distinct […]
56 Amazing front porch Christmas decorating ideas
It’s that time of the year again to get started decorating your front porch and front door for Christmas, welcoming your guests into your holiday home. With plenty of festivities over the winter holidays, you want to make sure your home looks its best, and the best way to get started is with your entrance. […]
Jalan Angin Laut house in Singapore with pool sanctuary
The finely detailed screens of No.19 Jalan Angin Laut presents a sleek facade to its neighbors, concealing a house nestled into a garden in Singapore, designed by HYLA Architects. Its entrance is elevated above the ground, where one has to ascend a glass staircase to enter the house. Opening the solid timber front door, one […]
Modern concrete and glass dwelling in Ukraine: Da-house
The Da-house is a reference to japanese residential architecture through its use of materials and its close relationship with nature. Situated on the black sea, Ukrainian architect Igor Sirotov has utilized concrete and glass extensively, seeking to establish a traditional yet modern home, while the greenery employed demonstrates a clear connection with the natural environment in […]
Secluded retreat nestled in a forested reserve of Benelux
Russian architect Nicholas Lyzlov developed Ruben Dishdishyan House, a contemporary retreat on private land that is surrounded by trees in Benelux, a union of states comprising three neighboring countries in northwestern Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Brick and wood were chosen as exterior finishes on the facade, strongly rooting the project in its environment, […]
Sleek and modern San Lorenzo North villa in Portugal
San Lorenzo North villa is characterized by sleek, modern architecture, designed by de Blacam and Meagher Architects, situated on the 10th hole of the San Lorenzo golf course in Algarve, Portugal. The is surrounded by pine trees with the villa opening up to breathtaking views of the open landscape. Over a generous layout of 9,149 square […]
Monolithic concrete and glass house on a cliff edge
The House at Jardin del Sol project, designed by Corona + P. Amaral Architects is a monolithic concrete and glass house over a timber platform located at the edge of a cliff in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The unique site and shape of the 4,186 square foot (388.97 square meters) house was developed in order to enjoy the […]










