As one steps through the weathered front door of this 19th-century building on Lafayette Street in SoHo, New York, you are faced with a window of blue water, which is a view into the depths of a 39-foot-long swimming pool! This is an unusually edgy entrance, which has been crafted by a filmmaker who is […]
Centuries-old barn breathes new life
Gallery owner Judith Racht is the longtime owner of a working 60-acre farm outside Niles, Michigan, and an art and antiques gallery. Racht was determined to transform her dilapidated 200-year-old barn into a cutting-edge living space without losing its “feel of antiquity.” Consulting with Chicago-based Northworks Architects and Planners, the client wished to have a […]
Sophisticated contemporary habitat on Double Bay
This contemporary home has been designed by award winning design studio Tzannes Associates in Double Bay, a harbourside suburb of Sydney, Australia. Focusing on seamless indoor and outdoor living makes a very private residence an exclusive address. Constructed with focus on privacy, the house has been designed, detailed and constructed with a meticulous eye, to […]
Breathtaking cliff retreat on the Amalfi Coast
The 17th-century Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, once a monastery, is located in the little town of Conca dei Marini, between Amalfi and Praiano, Italy. Perched dramatically on the edge of a sheer cliff above the blue Bay of Salerno in the fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the boutique hotel is steeped in […]
Modern elegance showcased in Itiquira House
Itiquira House has been designed by Brazilian architect Gisele Taranto, who redesigned this colonial-style residence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The expansive modern home is divided into two distinct blocks, one area for family living quarters and the other block is primarily used for maid’s quarters and utilities. High-quality natural materials, such as corten steel, […]
Extravagant retreat of opulence in Marrakech
Palais Namaskar is a luxury hotel & spa in Marrakech, Morocco. The retreat is a harmony of timeless elegance and extravagant personal space with exceptional views of mountains, lakes and scented gardens. The decor is a vibrant combination of Eastern-inspired architecture infusing Feng Shui principles with contemporary interior design. The hotel hosts a total of […]
Beyond spectacular SoHo loft conversion
Nestled on the sixth floor of an 1882 red brick building with an intriguing past as a department store, this converted loft in Soho, New York has been designed by The Apartment Creative Agency. The loft boasts a spacious layout, 13-foot ceilings, original Corinthian-style columns, and enormous thermopane windows. Located on coveted Crosby Street, a […]
Intimate and luxurious Jade Villa in Greece
Tucked away just above a small, enchanting bay on the southern coast of Paros, Greece, Jade Villa is a property of extraordinary elegance that appears as an astonishing structure surrounded by a vivacious garden of Mediterranean vegetation such as olive trees, pink oleanders and herbs which accompany guests on their brief descent to the nearby […]
Delightful Swedish loft with cleverly designed spaces
This beautiful loft, spotted on Skeppsholmen, is a dream home in a classical building in Vasastan, Sweden. The apartment is comprised of 1,517 square feet (141 square meters) of living space, and a delightful rooftop garden which encompasses 1,334 square feet. The apartment has been refurbished with a plethora of skylights, built-in speaker system and […]
World’s largest saltwater swimming pool in Chile
The Crystal Lagoon at San Alfonso del Mar Resort is located in the city of Algarrobo, Chile and holds the Guinness record for the world’s deepest pool at a whopping 115 feet! The resort has the world’s largest swimming pool, which spans up to 19.8 acres, totaling 20 Olympic-size swimming pools and holding 66 million […]










