Taking five weeks to build, the Hotel de Glace opens at the beginning of January and closes at the end of March. The hotel has several rooms, theme suites, two exhibition rooms, a cinema, chapel, large reception room, functional fireplaces, hot tubs and the famous Absolut Ice Bar. This year will mark the tenth anniversary […]
This boldly colorful Montauk Beach House located in Long Island, New York, was designed and decorated by Ghislaine Vinas Interior Design for a New York City family with three young boys. The homeowner is an avid art collector and the owner of Mixed Greens, a gallery in New York. The home is a classic Hamptons […]
This unique retreat is located in Kenya, Africa, owned and designed by the very talented Italian designer Marzia Chierichetti. Marzia studied Art and Interior Design in Milan, she later got into jewelry and other types of design when she moved to Kenya. This stunning rustic retreat is nestled amongst sand-dunes and coconut palms on a […]
Like driftwood collecting in courses on the beach, this incredible beach home nestles comfortably between the waterfront and road along a narrow site on the northern coast of Jupiter Island, Florida. This 3,600 square foot modern structure has been designed by Hughes Umbanhowar Architects. Completed in 2004, the house has been designed to be timeless, […]
Located in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia, this incredible Victorian mansion and artist’s studio entitled ‘Woodside’ has been owned by famous artists and decorated to proudly show off their extraordinary talents. At 12,804 square feet, this historical home features enormous rooms in an incredible floorplan, marvelously embellished with half a dozen marble mantels over open fireplaces; […]
Located close to a well-known surfing spot in Maui, Hawaii, Slaughterhouse Beach House expands the concept of a traditional surfing hut with three connected huts, general living quarters, guest suites, and a main sleeping area. Designed by architects from Seattle, Olson Kundig Architects fused Hawaiian tradition with some of the latest innovations in sustainable architecture. […]
Cantilevered over the edge of a cliff, a glass box boldly hangs above the ocean, connecting desert, water and architecture. This stunning 5,700 square foot home, located in Punta Misterio, Peru has been designed by Longhi Architects. Contemporary stone tiles surround a lavish rooftop lap pool, creating a luxury oasis in this beautiful desert setting. […]
This charming Scandinavian Christmas home is owned and decorated for the holidays by Connecticut Interior Designer Edie van Breems. The gorgeous sparkling Christmas tree has been decorated in hues of gold, white and blue. The dining room features a 70-year-old clam-shucking table with several Paperwhite Narcissus. This beautiful winter white flower has a wonderful scent […]
TYIN Tegnestue is a non-profit humanitarian organization for constructing small scale architectural projects throughout Thailand. In collaboration with CASE Studio Architects, they built a community house in a 100 year old market building in Min Buri, Bangkok. They constructed a section of the building to house a library that measures 10 x 30 feet with […]
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Leaf House was designed by Mareines+Patalano Arquitetura. This project was inspired by Brazil’s Indian architecture, perfectly suited for the hot and humid climate of Angra dos Reis, which is just one hour south of Rio de Janeiro. The roof acts as a big leaf that protects all the […]
