The Portuguese firm Correia Ragazzi has completed the building “Casa no Geres” in Canicada, Portugal in 2006. The existing ruins on the site were reconstructed for a couple and their grown up children and extended for use as a weekend retreat. The 1,614 square foot (150 square meters) residence is located on a 4,060 square […]
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Sustainably designed home in Singapore: 45 Faber Park
The sustainably designed 45 Faber Park completed by architecture firm ONG & ONG is located in Singapore. The clients for this project are a couple with three young children. Their main goal was to maximize outdoor space whilst not compromising living areas. It was therefore essential that there would be sufficient space for the children […]
The Gallery House
The Gallery House in San Francisco would likely not be quite as interesting without its current decor. As it is, this four-bedroom, three bathroom home is a fascinating version of life in the city. This three level structure is 2,600 square feet, which includes a 4,000 square foot LIMN Art Gallery and a large private […]
House of Ruins on the Baltic Sea
The House of Ruins is a family house which can be found in Latvia along the coast of the Baltic Sea. This very unique dwelling has been constructed into the interior of 19th century ruins in a traditional Latvian barn. Architecture firm NRJA used the idea of contrast, where wind from the sea is opposed […]
Magnificent ocean view villa in Phuket
This stunning luxury four bedroom villa is nestled into the hillside 65 meters above sea level, with stunning 270 degree views of Phang Nga Bay and the rainforest covered mountain of Phuket’s National Park. The villa sits on a 3,200 square meters plot of land and has 6,027 square feet (560 square meters) of covered […]
Beautifully restored Spanish farmhouse
A former 18th century farmhouse has been transformed into a beautiful home in Catalonia, Spain. The transformation was carried out by architecture firm Palau Casavells, who took care to preserve the dwellings original character with modern updates. Antiques, industrial touches, classic pieces of 20th century and 21st designs create a symbiotic sequence that links a […]
Fabulous dwelling in the Brazilian hilltops
Today we bring to you this amazing home which is the residence of architect Pedro Useche in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The three-storey home is located high up in the hills, in the sophisticated neighborhood of Morumbi. All the unique furniture pieces throughout the home are designed by the architect himself, which are modern-day, vintage inspired […]
Elok House creatively built with an urban forest
Elok House is an infusion of glass, concrete, steel and timber mixed with natural elements of trees and plants, the ingenious design of Chang Architects. This residence is the result of an owner’s dream, to live in a structure that emulates a natural forest within the forest urbanized city of Singapore. The home features interchangeable […]
TDA House on the Emerald Coast
TDA House is located in Puerto Escondido on the Emerald Coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a place of beaches, blue-green waters and fine sand framed by lush vegetation. Designed by architects Cadaval & Sola -Morales, the 3,767 square foot (350 square meters) project is a low-cost house requiring minimum maintenance and is flexible in […]
Concrete and glass home immersed on a cliff
Today we bring you this incredible piece of architecture located in the exclusive Hollywood Hills, California designed by XTEN Architecture. The Openhouse is embedded into a narrow and sharply sloping property above Sunset Boulevard which led to the creation of a 4,499 square foot (418 square meters) house that is both integrated into the landscape […]