Artist Carlos Páez Vilaró was born in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1923. He purchased a property along the eastern sea of Uruguay’s scenic Punta Ballena, in 1958, building a small, wooden lodge that over time became “Casapueblo” (“House-Village”). The sprawling compound, a whitewashed cement structure reminiscent of Mykonos, Greece, was built in stages by the artist to […]
Robert and Domitilla Peugeot hired architectural designer Claudio Modola to renovate their home on the Kenyan island of Lamu. This centuries old island, with an old town that is a UNESCO protected Cultural Heritage Site, is accessible only by boat or air, and cars are not allowed. Domitilla wanted to create spaces for entertaining. This […]
This beautiful contemporary house located in Commerce, Michigan, has an amazing zen feeling right as you step inside the front door and bare witness to the amazing custom water feature with rocks and tall grasses. With its clean lines and use of neutral materials and bold pops of color, the home feels very tranquil. Featuring […]
“I respected the existing environment, the house is married to the land and to the sea,” architect Savin Couelle has stated in reference to this incredible home he has designed on the small island of Cavallo, off the coast of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea. Couelle designs his structures to blend in with the landscape, […]
This modern contemporary beach house has been designed by Australia’s Wright Architects is as exotic as its location, steps from the beach of Port Douglas. The only thing that rivals this picturesque property is the contemporary design of the house itself, which subtly infuses water influences into its bold concrete, steel and core-filled clay brick […]
Jordi Canosa is a photographer from Barcelona, Spain, has worked for various interior magazines and has captured some of the most extraordinary spaces. From rustic villas to modern lofts, his photos are nothing short of spectacular. Here is a collection of very inspiring organic, farmhouse style images of some of his best work from the […]
Singita, meaning ‘place of miracles’, is a group of world-renowned luxury games reserves with locations in South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. They provide a positive balance of hospitality, conservation and community for all of their guests. Known for the wildlife and safari experiences it offers its guests, Singita Game Reserves also prides itself on the […]
This beautiful tropical villa was designed by Javier Barba in 2002 on the island of Mykonos, Greece. Mykonos is among the most fabled of all the Greek isles, slap in the middle of the Aegean. Nowhere else, it seems, has the water ever looked this deeply mysterious, not least because it contrasts so inherently with […]
Along the west coast of the Phuket peninsula sits Villa Yin, a property owned by Laurent and Chantal Broda. Villa Yin boasts 6,500 square feet of indoor space and another 4,650 square feet of balconies, decking and outdoor space.The attention to detail is astounding. Sleek materials such as dark hardwood terracing, marble and granite highlight […]
The Sotogrande House is just one of many amazing projects designed by Spain-based architecture firm A-Cero Architects. Located in Cadiz, Spain, this 4,300 square-foot cubic volume house has both a beautiful interior and exterior, very clean and modern. The dominated white interior demands a lot of care, but the overall ambiance is so comfortable that […]
