This modestly scaled vacation retreat designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune is located in the Stockholm archipelago, for a young family. Only 8 meters uphill is a neighboring house, leading to the decision for a completely closed facade in that direction for privacy. However, all the other facades facing the waterline just 4 meters away are […]
Cantilevered on the bluffs of Cape Town
This modern holiday home is located on dunes covered by shrubby vegetation on the spectacular coastal village of Yzerfontein, which is north of Cape Town in South Africa. Designed by Richard Townsend and Stefan Antoni for a couple of professional New Yorkers, its modern architectural lines’s defiantly stand out in amongst the traditional vernacular figures […]
Stone villa hidden in the terrain of Pettenasco
This stone building is located on a ridge overlooking Lake Orta, in Pettenasco municipality, in the province of Novara, Italy. The project, designed by PRR Architetti involves the construction of a unit of approximately 1,292 square feet (120 square meters), as a holiday residence fully integrated with nature. Conforming to the landscape, the home has […]
A hidden refuge in the cliffs of Santorini
The mood at Mystique Resort in Santorini, Greece is one of laid-back luxury. Only one thing should be able to distract you from the tranquility of the sea and the breath-taking vistas of the caldera cliffs, and that’s your partner. The resort offers over 21,500 square feet (2000 square meters) of luxurious landscape and eighteen […]
Rustic beach house in Brazil
Architects Bernardes + Jacobsen designed a tropical house in an area of forested mountains and vegetal profusion, on the Brazilian fjord of Saco do Mamanguá. The area is so remote that the family can only reach its house by boat or helicopter. The home was built as a weekend vacation home for a couple from […]
Breathtaking modern lake house in Texas
The Peninsula Residence was designed by Bercy Chen Studio and has a privileged location that allows beautiful views of Lake Austin, Texas. This is a remodel of a 1980’s home which initially did not take advantage of the views to the lake and Mount Bonnell, nor did it respect the ecological sensitivity of its site. […]
Living in paradise on the island of Mykonos
This summer vacation home is located on Mykonos Island, in Greece. Situated in Kanalia an exclusive residential and private part of the island, it is a 2,153 square feet (200 sqm) gem that as soon as you step on the premises you feel that you are part of a more unique, boutique hotel like lifestyle. […]
Wooded home tucked into a nature preserve
The McLeod residence is a stunning 1,500 square foot building, tucked into a thicket of trees at the edge of a local nature preserve in Middlebury, Vermont. Designed by John McLeod Architect, it is a modest single story at the west end facing the road, in keeping with the scale of the neighborhood. It climbs […]
Getaway to this mystical villa in the Greek Isles
The luxury Porto Zante Villas & Spa is an exclusive resort of chic and contemporary villas located on a private sandy beach on the beautiful island of Zakynthos in Greece, famous for its turquoise waters and Venetian villages, Porto Zante is a boutique luxury hotel comprising luxury private pool villas at the water’s edge. Guests […]
An impressive contemporary home in Stockholm
This stunning residence is an impressive project from Upgrade Living, a design and construction company in Sweden. The lovely apartment is located in Stockholm, in the Ostermalm district and was designed by Mats Gustafson. It spans over an area of 1,938 square feet (180 square meters) and features two patios (one that can host 10 […]










