Casa del Bolo is part of a housing development of 6 homes designed by architecture firm in ABATON in Torrelodones, Spain. The terrain, the type of vegetation and construction (semidetached) determined the design. The two-storey, 3,681 square foot (342 square meters) house was elevated over the land in order to preserve the surroundings and the […]
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Gradually unfolding dwelling in Moscow
The Gorki house was designed by architecture firm Atrium in Moscow, Russia. The contemporary residence was designed for a young couple with a child. The house is positioned on the top of a hill surrounded by pine trees. The home features beautiful views from every direction except for the north, so the architects decided to […]
Private villa in Budapest by Suto Interior Architects
We just received an amazing collection of pictures of a three-storey villa redevelopment near Budapest, Hungary from Budapest-based firm Suto Interior Architects. Completed in 2010, this 4,305 square foot (400 square meters) villa has a modern style with features referring to the near-natural environment. The client wished for dynamic, youthful spaces and a braver use […]
Lighthouse 65 by AR Design Studio
This spectacular contemporary residence has just recently been designed by the Winchester-based architecture firm AR Design Studio, who sent us photos of this amazing development. The 2,000 square foot property is located in Hill Head along the south coast of England in the United Kingdom. From the architects: “This super insulated, luxury 3 bedroom house […]
Glass and concrete dream house in Barcelona
This fascinating home in Barcelona, Spain has been designed by architect Luis Alonso, of Alonso Balaguer, for his own personal residence, mixing elements of glass, air and concrete. The architects dream was to create a space that is infused with natural light and allow the inhabitants to be connected with each other no matter where […]
Sexy urban apartment interiors in Sao Paulo
This fabulous apartment called the FJ House is owned by a young and single businessman by day DJ by night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Designed by Studio Guilherme Torres, the owner of this 1,453 square foot (135 square meters) apartment desired to continue living in close proximity to his company, yet at the same time […]
Lake Chapala weekend getaway
SJC House is a weekend retreat located on the edge of Lake Chapala in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico. The residence was designed by Ricardo Agraz with the main design goal to permit the view of the largest Mexican natural lake from every single one of its premises. The architect designed the main facade of […]
Exceptional villa inspired by Salvador Dali
“Home is where the art is” is the theme of this spectacular residence in Vroondaal, near The Hague, The Netherlands, which captures the character of Dali, Jugendstil forms, Spanish facades and nautical life all in one villa. The Villa Dali, designed by 123DV Architecture was designed with the clients wises of a very personal house […]
An historic contemporary retreat in the mountains
For a contemporary take on the traditional Australian homestead, look no further than The Kilns in Victoria’s High Country. Converted from the historic corrugated-iron tobacco-drying shacks that were common in this region in the 1950s, they feature polished, heated concrete floors, washed timber interiors, soaring ceilings, and picture windows framing the rural landscape as well […]
A gorgeous Mediterranean dwelling
Sharon Neuman Architects located in Rishpon and Caesarea, Israel, has designed ‘House E’ according to the Mediterranean climate and the nuances of the indoor and outdoor Israeli culture. Built on a long and narrow sloped lot, the clients desired a home that was intimate, spacious and organized. Using the existing site to generate the proportions […]