This is artful living. The concept for the Cantoni House was born from the desire to achieve a marriage of great modern architecture with the Cantoni Collection by utilizing all of the resources of the Cantoni Design Studio. Today many homes are built without taking into consideration a design plan for the interiors of the […]
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Luxury property on beautiful Kailua Beach
This grand beachside estate on beautiful Kailua Beach in Oahu, Hawaii is a premier luxury rental is set on 1.5 acres of world-famous Kailua beachfront property and boasts nearly 11,000 square-feet of grand construction and spectacular design. It is a personal and private 5-Star luxury resort! A luscious courtyard with a lagoon-style pool, tropical waterfall, […]
Exceptionally designed home in Venice
Designed by Ehrlich Architects, the objective for this eco-friendly residence in Venice, California was to design a high-performance home that dissolves the barriers between indoors and outdoors; utilize raw, honest materials appropriate to the bohemian grittiness of the surrounding community; and have the smallest carbon footprint in balance with lifestyle. Three garden courtyards embrace three […]
Courtyard house on the rugged coast
The Martin-Lancaster house is a 3000 square foot courtyard house, situated on the rugged Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. Designed by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects the home consists of four primary components: (1) a gabled garage/guest house, (2) a gabled social pavilion, (3) a north-facing service bar, and (4) an arrival court between. The arrival […]
Beautiful zen house with dramatic views
The water house is a private house, located at the foot of snow mountain Yulong in Lijiang, China. The residence sits on a wide open sloping site, which has a panoramic view towards Lijiang, an ancient trading settlement whose old town is famous for its historic network of waterways and bridges. Designed by architecture firm […]
Charming Spanish villa breathes new life
Some of the old country houses of the historical region of Emporda , in Girona, Spain have been rescued from oblivion by its current owners, who love the area. The reasons are as obvious as simple: the charm of the original materials, traditional architecture and the stunning surrounding landscapes are the best attraction when you […]
Seductive beach home in Queensland
This fabulous residence was inspired by Ralph Lauren’s Caribbean holiday home. This first class property on Noosa Sound in Queensland, Australia is set on about 42 metres of prime river frontage. It sits majestically on the eastern end of a quiet, tree lined cul-de-sac. This four bedroom, four bathroom home was designed by Gavin Maddock […]
Beautiful family home in Barcelona
The house is situated in the heart of an old town district in Barcelona, Spain. The urban grid of the area is characterized by small, narrow and long plots. The plot is very long and connects two streets. Designed by Ferrolan LAB, the proposal for the architectural design of this 3,767 square foot (350 square […]
Sensational refuge on Mercer Island
Wood Block Residence is situated on the west side of Mercer Island, Washington, this 3,000 square foot (279 square meters) house is a reconstruction of one of iconic Seattle architect Fred Bassetti’s earliest designs built in 1962. Fronting a busy street, the house has been rooted to its sloping wooded site by architecture firm Chadbourne […]
Exotic sanctuary amongst a tropical jungle
This 7,663 square foot residence by Guz Architects is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional courtyard house, laid out around a central green courtyard with a double height stair and entry area forming the focal point of the project. The L-shaped plan creates open spaces which encourage natural ventilation and offer resident’s views over the […]