Casa do Lago is a contemporary estate home situated in near a main lake of a golf course in Aroeira, Portugal, designed by Lisbon-based studio Frederico Valsassina Architects. The ‘lake house’ is comprised of different spaces, social/private, day/night, with the creation of a large terrace close to the pool. The house was sited on the […]
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Steel-clad dwelling nestled in rugged terrain
The Heavy Metal house is a contemporary single storey home situated in Joplin, Missouri, designed by Kansas City-based design studio Hufft Projects. The steel clad home is sited on eight acres of heavily wooden terrain. The residence is a fusion of glass, steel and concrete, designed in a sophisticated composition of modern proportions and elegant […]
Contemporary Portugal pad with the ultimate pool
The stunning Casa Vale Do Lobo has been designed by Portuguese design studio Arqui+, situated in Vale do Lobo, a luxury golf and beach resort in the Algarve, Portugal. The residence has been sited on an end plot surrounded by golf greens, beautiful landscaping and a small lake. The villa was designed in a U […]
Contemporary Castlecrag house nestled in nature
Castlecrag residence is located in the Sydney harbor side suburb of Castlecrag, Australia and was designed by studio CplusC Architectural Workshop. The mid-20th century brick bungalow has undergone a complete transformation to an open, light filled contemporary home, embracing the ideals of Walter Burley Griffin’s design legacy for Castlecrag “Building for Nature”. Here is a […]
Church converted into a stunning Brisbane home
An old heritage church in Brisbane, Australia has been converted into a beautiful contemporary home by Willis Greenhalgh Architects. Here is a description of the project from the designers, “First a church then a theatre, a slice of Brisbane’s heritage has been saved from demolition and transformed into two striking luxury homes. The existing buildings […]
Beverly Hills residence features sexy-chic design
This gorgeous home is perched high above a quiet tree-laden street in Beverly Hills, California. The surrounding tall and dramatic greenery embody it with a sense of natural privacy. Upon entrance to this 5,868 square foot residence, one will be amazed by the attention to detail, with no expense was spared in its making. Gleaming […]
Striking tropical villa nestled in tranquil gardens
This stunning villa is nestled on sprawling lush and tropical landscaping in Sanur, Bali. Not only is the villa truly visually impressive, it also incorporates state-of-the-art and environmentally sustainable construction techniques and fixtures of a standard seldom found on the island. No expense has been spared to create a residence of unparalleled quality. More than […]
Stunning wood-cladded house in Chile
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 […]
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 […]










