The owners brief for architecture firm SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects) was to design a dramatic and memorable house in Camps Bay, South Africa. The house needed to suit his specific aesthetic considerations and have the flexibility that it could be either partially or completely rented out. The client has a discerning eye for […]
Casa en el Bosque (House in the Forest) has been designed by architecture firm, Parque Humano, located in Valle de Bravo, Estado de Mexico, Mexico. The area faces extreme weather ranges from 35°C in the summer to cool temperatures in the winter that can drop to -2°C and heavy rain falls daily between June and […]
Ensamble Studio created a rough concrete exterior, left for years in the wilderness, and then hollowed it out to create a tiny home with waterfront views. The Truffle sits on a hilltop in Laxe, Spain, and consists of only the necessities, a bed, shower, sink, and kitchenette. Ensamble retrofitted the hollowed out interiors with smooth […]
The striking Oriental Warehouse Loft by Edmonds + Lee Architects is a modern architectural residence that was recently completed last year. Located in the South Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, this home’s design is a renovation of an existing apartment loft. To maximize the space inside the residence, the designers chose to abandon the general […]
The fabulous Soneva Gili Resort by Six Senses is located in one of the largest sparkling lagoons in the Maldives, with jetties threading across the crystal clear water out to spacious over-sized villas that provide spectacular water views of the ocean from every room. Apart from the sparkling waters, the tiny coral island provides a […]
Casa CC is an imposing residence designed by Longhi Architects, an experienced team from Lima, Peru. The contemporary home is located on Misterio beach and has magnificent, unobstructed views. According to the project developers, the 4,190 square-foot house is made up of two distinct volumes: one cube built in exposed concrete comes from the earth […]
Party Shack House is one of two houses set side by side in a park like setting in a suburban neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Designed by architecture firm Balance Associates Architects, the houses are arranged to take advantage of an extensive garden that will be developed and of the salmon stream that runs through the […]
Nestled in the dunes on Victoria’s coastline at Fingal is this contemporary interpretation of mid-century modern. Architectural design and absolute privacy await at this stunning 10 acre property in The Cups area of the Mornington Peninsula’s wild ocean coast just moments from St Andrews and Gunnamatta beaches and three premier golf courses. Superb modernist inspired […]
Aquamare is a secluded enclave comprised of 3 villas, each situated on a different elevation and surrounded by lush landscaping for maximum privacy, yet angled to maximize views of the breathtaking Sir Francis Drake Channel. This amazing getaway is located in Mahoe Bay, Virgin Gorda, in the Caribbean. Guests have the rare option of renting […]
The recently completed Harrison Street multi-unit residence is a definition of urban family living. The property contains two innovative residences filled with upscale materials and finishes which elevates the space beyond mere function and creates a seamless integration of indoor/outdoor living space. This is perfect for its newest residents, Paul Dawson and his young growing […]
