A custom-designed house for a hypothetical client explores the universal human desires for both orderliness and spontaneity, while firmly rooting itself to the landscape and creating privacy by shaping the terrain. The 4,500 square foot Sagaponac House was designed by TsAO & McKOWN Architects in Wainscott, New York. The primary challenge was to design for […]
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Hillside dwelling entrenched in the landscape
This fascinating dwelling features a unique design that places the property directly into and around several hills on an exposed and desolate site, situated in Luque, Paraguay and designed by architecture studio Bauen. The arched roof, which mimics the shape of the top of a hill, blends beautifully into the landscape. The expansive windows emit […]
Otter Cove Residence gripping the cliffs of Carmel
Atop a rocky outcrop just south of Carmel, California, the private Otter Cove Residence appears as a lavish, natural extension of the landscape. Boasting unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, this fabulous home was designed by Sagan Piechota Architecture. The 10,000 square foot house employs a winding, s-shaped plan to take advantage of the stunning […]
Ultimate holiday pad in the Brazilian mountains
A house designed for entertainment, House in Itaipava is a home built for entertainment located in the mountainous region of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Surrounded by lush landscaping, natural ponds and mountains, the home has been designed by Brazilian studio Cadas Architecture. The retreat demonstrates a stunning display of multiple open and relaxing leisure spaces […]
Backyard playhouse creates inspiration for kids
Habitable Polyhedron is an amazing backyard playhouse designed for a family in the suburbs of Bogota, Columbia, by Manuel Villa. The young parents wished to have an independent space where they could enjoy their day to day house activities, a space for reading, playing, etc., with their newborn child. The architect proposed to build a […]
Charming Swedish apartment with lovely interiors
There is a wonderful atmosphere in this refurbished apartment that was spotted on ESNY, situated in the city of Malmö, Sweden. The aesthetics was done to perfection with oak wood floors, wall panels, plenty of windows with natural light, decorative ceiling in the living room and beautiful wallpapering in the kitchen. With tasteful and eye-catching […]
Unique Hillside Habitat in the Australian mountains
With the original house lost in the 2009 Victorian fires, Hillside Habitat is a replacement home in Kinglake West, Australia designed by architects Edwards Moore; the home celebrates a shared experience of place rather than fear, loss or fire. The home is nestled on a steep mountain site overlooking the Kinglake National Park with views […]
Gothenburg flat with bright and cozy atmosphere
This beautiful apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden was just recently renovated. The 656 square foot (61 square meters) home offers an unbelievably warm and genuine atmosphere. The fully equipped galley kitchen features a backsplash above the sink with light turquoise wallpaper hidden behind glass. Also offered in the kitchen is a small dining area at the […]
Light drenched ultra-modern retreat
This beautiful home in Paddington, New South Wales, Australia is an eclectic blend of designer finishes and cutting edge appointments with a touch of uber-cool industrial chic. The residence is a secret in/outdoor sanctuary with voluminous spaces drenched in light. There is approximately 6.1 meters of frontage embracing a deep rear north aspect. Features of […]
Extraordinary Swedish dwelling gets refreshed
This unique spacious apartment spotted on ESNY, has been a supply shop, workshop and private gallery, yet still retains its industrial luster in the city of Östermalm, a district in Stockholm, Sweden. This tranquil 1,700 square foot (158 square meters) haven includes a small loft area of 161 square feet. All finishes in the dwelling […]










