Metamorphosis 1 is the renovation of a wooden house in Tunquén, Casablanca, Chile by architects Jose Ulloa Davet + Delphine Ding. The project is organized according to a new helical path which, through the extension of an existing deck and the overhang of the new room, allows the user to go up to two new […]
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Centuries-old barn breathes new life
Gallery owner Judith Racht is the longtime owner of a working 60-acre farm outside Niles, Michigan, and an art and antiques gallery. Racht was determined to transform her dilapidated 200-year-old barn into a cutting-edge living space without losing its “feel of antiquity.” Consulting with Chicago-based Northworks Architects and Planners, the client wished to have a […]
Sophisticated contemporary habitat on Double Bay
This contemporary home has been designed by award winning design studio Tzannes Associates in Double Bay, a harbourside suburb of Sydney, Australia. Focusing on seamless indoor and outdoor living makes a very private residence an exclusive address. Constructed with focus on privacy, the house has been designed, detailed and constructed with a meticulous eye, to […]
Impressive Majorcan house in the mountains
Surrounded by a mountainous landscape in Mallorca, Spain, this contemporary home, spotted on Nuevo Estilo, has been designed by architect, Miguel Ángel Lacomba in conjunction with LF91 as project manager. The exceptional location, facing the valley that surrounds the cala Sant Vicenç, required the architects to consider the environment when constructing the home, looking for […]
Beautiful Victorian terrace style residence
This existing Victorian terrace residence called “St Vincent Place House I” received alterations and additions by O’Connor and Houle Architecture in Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. The home was featured in Vogue living Australia, featuring exquisitely stylish and contemporary design within the fabric of an elegant double storey Victorian. Generous traditional proportions have been retained along […]
Fabulous concrete and glass eco-resort
Areias do Seixo Hotel & Spa is a fabulous new eco-resort situated in Torres Vedras, Portugal. Set on a magical estate 35 minutes from Lisbon, the hotel is surrounded by views across landscapes of trees, sand dunes and the Atlantic. The luxury hotel features ten luxury guest suites with private terrace and Jacuzzi positioned along […]
Imposing house in Cadiz dominated by art
This impressive and modern house with a symmetrical structure, spotted on Nuevo Estilo, is located in one of the most privileged spots in the province of Cadiz, Spain, both because of its proximity to the coast and the protected wetland, with its exceptional flora and fauna. Designed by architect Pedro Riveiro Pita, the beautiful contemporary […]
Shophouse inspires drama in black and white
Shophouse at 18 Everitt Road was designed by Matthew Lai of Studio XMSL in Singapore. The home was designed to be long and narrow, absent of an internal courtyard, which varies greatly from the typical light flooded and well-ventilated shophouses seen in Asian lifestyle magazines. The architect decided to not bring in additional natural light, […]
Breathtaking steel and glass penthouse
This remarkable steel and glass penthouse sits at the top of the two buildings located in Notting Hill, London with unrivaled views of Holland Park and West London. The challenge was for Richard Hywel Evans Architects (Studio RHE) to create one spectacular living space to be connected by a glass footbridge. Having accomplished this, the […]
Beach house with Santa Monica Mountain views
This gorgeous contemporary beach house is located on a narrow beachfront lot in Malibu, California. The home was purchased by a Los Angeles family who was drawn to the quiet neighborhood and compelling ocean views. Needing a major overhaul, the home was remodeled by San Diego firm Safdie Rabines Architects. The renovation took four years […]