This contemporary single family residence was designed by the duo team of architect Dalius Regelskis and decorator Greta Motiejuniene of the firm Dalius & Greta Design in Trakai, Lithuania. The home features a soothing neutral color palette in the main living spaces, the master bedroom showcases a bold royal blue with a Moroccan feel and […]
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Modern dwelling merges with nature: Casa Itu
Situated about an hour from São Paulo, Brazil, Casa Itu has been designed by architecture firm Studio Arthur Casas as a refuge for a young couple with children. A prime position on the banks of a small lake and the presence of a large yellow Ipe tree has led the architects to create a house […]
Skyline House amidst nature with impressive city views
The Skyline House is situated on a sloping site in West Lake Hills, Texas. Designed by Dick Clark Architecture, this house is nestled between mature Live Oaks to create a strong connection to nature and establish a unique sense of place. The form of the house is long and linear, following the natural topography of […]
Stunning dwelling with views of Valle de Bravo Lake
Nestled on a steep slope with boundaries irregular in its geometry, MZ House, designed by CHK Arquitectura, is situated in Valle de Bravo Lake in Mexico. Bordered by a brook of clear water and by the lake itself, at one very narrow end there is a bridge that provides the only access to the site; […]
Parque de Pedras Salgadas Eco-Resort
Portuguese architects Luís Rebelo de Andrade and Diogo Aguiar have recently completed a set of seven houses for the eco-resort of Parque de Pedras Salgadas, in the north of Portugal. The small dwellings are suspended on pillars and delicately hover above the ground, completely integrated in perfect harmony within the surrounding nature. Designed in a […]
Impressive house surrounded by forest in Chile
The house is located in Lo Curro hill in the capital of Santiago, Chile, designed by architecture firm Schmidt Arquitectos Asociados. The site is long and has a gentle slope, covered with a forest of eucalyptus trees planted 30 years ago and it is crossed by an irrigation canal. It faces north and has a […]
A transformed barn into a stylish home in Belgium
Transforming an old barn into a stylish new home, was not just about creating elegant interiors with a rustic touch; the building’s relationship to the outside world and its physical and emotional connection to the surrounding landscape, were just as crucial in the design process. Belgian architecture and interior design practice Buro II, who a […]
Wooded home tucked into a nature preserve
The McLeod residence is a stunning 1,500 square foot building, tucked into a thicket of trees at the edge of a local nature preserve in Middlebury, Vermont. Designed by John McLeod Architect, it is a modest single story at the west end facing the road, in keeping with the scale of the neighborhood. It climbs […]
Swedish home mirrors its surroundings: Juniper House
Juniper House designed by Hans Murman Architects becomes barely visible, mirroring its surroundings with its facade, located in Gotland, Sweden. From a centrally placed kitchen and living room you have the feeling of living in nature. The facade is a playful comment on allowing modern architecture to be visual in the landscape. The house allows […]
The Costa Rican jungle house
This spectacular villa is located in the central Pacific area of Costa Rica near the Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos. Designed by Architect Juan Robles who sought to keep balance between design and nature, for a committed and respectful interaction of the two, where architecture can stand out and blend into it’s environment. Casa MC1 […]