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 […]
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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 […]
Opulent South African home with fabulous views
This opulent residence is surrounded by swimming pools and stunning landscapes, making this piece of architecture irresistible. This home was designed by Wessels Joyce Associates and it’s located in Knysna, South Africa. The property is luxurious yet practical for its South African location. Equipped with large windows that allow free-flowing ventilation, the House at Pezula […]
Eco-luxury villa immersed in the jungle
Enjoy phenomenal views of the Pacific Ocean and ruby red skies at sunset. Tierra is a charming contemporary eco-luxury villa in Guanacaste, Costa Rica with spectacular ocean views that is fully immersed in its jungle setting. The house has 3 large bedrooms, and the master suite’s private deck is equipped with Jacuzzi tub. The villa […]
Steel and glass residence in South Africa
This stunning home in Pretoria, South Africa has been designed by architect Nico van der Meulen. When the owners of this home approached Nico van der Meulen Architects, their brief was simple: “to design a stunning, cutting-edge, contemporary home”. The only absolute requirement was that it had to be visually extraordinary with an indoor swimming […]
Extraordinary loft conversion in San Francisco
San Francisco’s most extraordinary contemporary conversion penthouse loft tucked in the heart of the bustling Rincon Hill. Built in 1928 with a 20th century industrial facade, the former Smitty Knitting Factory was converted in 1998 by renowned Bay Area architects Abrams & Milliken. The upper level features a captivating grand salon with 20 foot exposed […]
Luxurious waterfront property in Australia
The luxury Allegra property has been designed by TCL Homes for those who embrace the luxurious, and the home certainly raises the bar for prestigious waterfront homes. This magnificent full concrete contemporary family home spans 11,151 square feet (1,036 square meters) on a 9,784 square feet (909 square meters) block and boasts 4 generous bedrooms […]
Heavenly beach house in the pines
This is the ultimate waterfront holiday home. It is perfectly located in a prime 2,291 square meters North West setting amongst quality homes in the sought after Pines being the western end of Matarangi Beach, New Zealand. The beach house has been designed by Matt Chaplin of Sumich Chaplin Architects with earthy and sumptuous interiors […]
Weekend getaway in the wine country
The clients for this beautiful home in Sonoma, California originally approached the San Francisco based architecture firm SDA for a kitchen remodel and master bedroom addition. During the design process they decided what they really wanted was a contemporary home that would take full advantage of the beautiful site in the middle of a well-known […]








