Villa Berkel in Veenendaal, Netherlands is built on a site formerly occupied by a bungalow dating from the nineteen seventies. The owners wanted to remodel the bungalow, but decided on the advice of architect Paul de Ruiter to demolish the bungalow and make room for a completely new design. The woods around the villa are […]
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Mansion on Central Park West
Built in 1887 by William Noble and architect Edward J. Angell, this mansion is one of few remaining single residences on Central Park, New York. Contemporary grandeur juxtaposes historic prewar details in this magnificent architectural masterpiece. The parlor floor and living area boast double-height ceilings and gallery-size walls for art. Great room is flooded with […]
Modern rustic Spanish home
The fusion of traditional architecture in the North of Spain and a comprehensive restoration created an interior with warm and open spaces. Respecting the traditional features of this cottage was a priority for Joaquin Diaz, who took full charge of his transformation. His vision conceived spacious and bright rooms spread over two floors. The first […]
A contemporary Barcelona residence
This spectacular three level residence in Ciudad Condal, Barcelona resembles the British style but is surprisingly modern. Small balustrades, columns and doors with arches frame the entrance to the house, with a small cozy courtyard, which serves as the garden. This avant-garde interior, with amazing architectural solutions was designed by architect Joan Sandoval Amat, who […]
Indiana Jones inspired house
This incredible 6,000 square-foot compound can found right in the middle of the crowded streets of Venice Beach, California. This Moroccan-style palace was inspired and created by Phillip Dixon in 1995, through his trips around the world shooting fashion spreads. The home belongs to both Dixon and Veronique Vial who is an art photographer and […]
A gorgeous restoration with views to the sea
Light and enviable views filled with charm describe this home located in Cap Sa Sal, Begur, a small village in Spain. These two features were precisely those that marked the reform planned by interior designer Pia Capdevila. This was a conventional home, which was transformed into an open and comprehensive space. The considerable height of […]
Minimalist house in Paço de Arcos
Located on an impressively sloping site in Paço de Arcos, a neighborhood facing the sea in Lisbon, Portugal, the home sits nicely between two blues: the sky and sea. The House at Paço de Arcos by Jorge Mealha, unfolds a setting where solids and voids are in display for each other. The arrangement and span of […]
A Japanese barn house
This awesome barn style home design is a unique workshop / home in Hamamatsu City, Japan by Japanese architecture firm Yukiharu Suzuki & Associates. This industrial-chic house has a “homey” twist that makes it an inspiring working and living space. This three-storey concrete and wood barn is perched on a hillside with dramatic views of […]
Breathtaking modern lake house in Texas
The Peninsula Residence was designed by Bercy Chen Studio and has a privileged location that allows beautiful views of Lake Austin, Texas. This is a remodel of a 1980’s home which initially did not take advantage of the views to the lake and Mount Bonnell, nor did it respect the ecological sensitivity of its site. […]
A wooded glass pavilion in the forest
The spectacular Lake Forest Park Residence is a renovation of an existing 1950’s Northwest Contemporary house on a secluded, wooded site about 25 miles north of Seattle, Washington designed by Finne Architects. With extensive new windows and glazed roof monitors, the renovated house appears to be a glass pavilion in the forest. The floor plan […]










