A gorgeous summer retreat, the Laranjeiras Residence was designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados, in a gated community on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This sultry residence is composed of 10,226 square feet (950 square meters) of living space. From the architects: Built in a gated community on the southern coast of […]
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Absolutely sensational home in San Fransisco
Behind the handsome three story facade of this classic California brown shingle is a spectacular contemporary residence. Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, one of the most scenic and park-like settings of San Francisco, California the residence was built in 1920 by architect John Louis Field. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a master […]
Nakahouse in the Hollywood Hills with amazing views
Based in both California and Switzerland, XTEN Architecture has designed “Nakahouse”, which is a single family residence in the Hollywood Hills of California. Sited along the very steep slopes just below the Hollywood sign, the dwelling is a contemporary update to an established home from the 1960’s. Geotechnical zoning and budget limitations mandated the reuse […]
Gorgeous luxury villa in Mallorca
29 Can Suirell is a magnificent villa overlooking Port Andratx in Mallorca which was built last summer by PH Mallorca, the Mallorcan division of PH Property Holdings, Cheshire. Curve Interior Design was appointed as interior designers following other successfully completed projects for the client on Mallorca. Ben Clarke was the lead designer on a project […]
Luxurious Andalucian villa with impressive views
This luxury villa in Andalucia, Spain was designed by London based architects McLean Quinlan. The design strategy for this contemporary residence was to create a building that would exploit the spectacular landscape, while creating an exemplary building for the 21st century. This incredible home features a panoramic south west facing sweep of embankment, with impressive […]
Sensational luxury retreat in the Maldives
Set within its very own lagoon, Huvafen Fushi Hotel is a naturalist’s wonderland where the stunning environment, above and below the waterline, is an attraction in itself. The luxury hotel is a sophisticated island retreat set in the North Malé Atoll, Maldives with a stunning beach and thatched villas over the water, pools, bars and a […]
Contemporary Bridge House in Cape Town
The recipient of numerous design awards, Bridge House is an icon of Cape Town’s best contemporary architecture, designed by Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects. Comprising three separate areas, the main part of the house is accessed by crossing over a timber walkway into a floating glass and steel box, surrounded by trees, and with city […]
Contemporary loft interiors in Sao Paulo
The Copan project involves turning a 1,507 square foot (140 square meters) apartment with original division (three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry) into a contemporary loft with an open space plan. Designed by Architects Felipe Hess and Renata Pedrosa, the apartment is an original Oscar Niemeyer’s masterpiece which was completely demolished with only columns and […]
The Zen Retreat by Etchboo Design
Etchboo Design has sent us images of a modern home they designed to complement and blend in a historic neighborhood in St. Augustine, Florida. Historical for its time, this handsome contemporary residence was built in 2007 on a small infill lot in a neighborhood of homes, dating from the 1800’s. The home is meticulously crafted […]
Luxurious villa in beautiful St. Lucia
Akasha sits on a hillside in the exclusive Cap Estate overlooking the Caribbean Sea with views down to the world heritage site of the Pitons and of the national park, Pigeon Island. A contemporary villa designed for Caribbean living on the island of St. Lucia, Akasha combines the best of modern living with the relaxed […]