This captivating holiday home called “House in Camps Bay” was designed by Luis Mira Architects for a single person who often invites guest to stay in Cape Town, South Africa. The requirements of the 3,605 square foot (335 square meters) design was to be a space that could be used as a controlled studio with […]
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Dwelling immersed in the South African mountains
This truly beautiful residential property is called Swellendam House, designed by GASS Architecture in rural South Africa. The dwelling is peacefully located in Swellendam, at the door-step of the breathtaking mountains and valleys of Langeberg Mountains. The view is so magnificent that the locals have entitled the area as “God’s Window.” The exquisite setting is […]
Exciting and bold contemporary house in London
We discovered this cool abode on The Modern House, designed by the renowned architects Powell Tuck Associates, this award-winning contemporary property offers spectacular modern living space in the serene surroundings on London. The building is comprised of just over 5,300 square feet. Roughly one third of the property is for commercial usage and is currently […]
Gorgeously modern Hampstead Village house
The house on Gayton Road has been designed by Paxton Locher Architects in Hampstead Village, London. The modern property is arguably the finest Paxton Locher’s residential projects to date. This 6,500 square foot residence is protected by electric gates that open onto a front courtyard with private parking and upon entrance to the home visitors […]
Bright and airy weekend retreat in New Zealand
Dixon House is a stunning weekend retreat in Martinborough, New Zealand, a place to relax and enjoy the rural landscape and share with family and friends. Designed by Designgroup Stapleton Elliott this spacious property is located along a golf course, with the plan articulated into three pavilions positioned around an enclosed and sheltered courtyard. Private […]
An historic contemporary retreat in the mountains
For a contemporary take on the traditional Australian homestead, look no further than The Kilns in Victoria’s High Country. Converted from the historic corrugated-iron tobacco-drying shacks that were common in this region in the 1950s, they feature polished, heated concrete floors, washed timber interiors, soaring ceilings, and picture windows framing the rural landscape as well […]
Restoration of a historic castle in Tuscany
Castello di Casole is a signature development of Timbers Resorts in Tuscany, Italy. Vineyards and orchards of olive trees pattern the hillsides. Two grand cypress-lined lanes ascend to an historic castle poised to open as a 41-suite boutique hotel. Dotting the 4,200-acre historic estate are restored Farmhouse Villas each with dramatic glass-tiled private pools. Preserving […]
Farmville founder selling San Francisco mansion!
We just received pictures of this gorgeous home from Teed Haze Real Estate, which stands out boldly among the other houses in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. With six gorgeous bedrooms that all provide ample living space and six and a half marvelous bathrooms, this property truly does define luxury living. Intentionally […]
Scandinavian dwelling features stylish design
Today we bring to you a gorgeous home we found in Västra Götaland on the western coast of Sweden. The residence features functional, stylish and tasteful design, with a flexible and very attractive layout with a large, sunny terrace. Upon entrance to the 1,571 square feet (146 square meters) home, a welcoming hallway greets guests […]
Beautiful stone house in Switzerland with lake views
This incredible building is located in a privileged but sprawled urban area above Locarno, with an overwhelming view on the city, the surrounding mountains and the lake in Brione sopra Minusio, Switzerland. Designed by Wespi de Meuron Architekten, the project is a discrete reaction to a daily subject: to build into a crowded and chaotic […]