Having an outdoor fireplace on your deck, patio or backyard living room instantly makes it a perfect place for entertaining and creates a dramatic focal point. Fireplaces are not only stylish but very functional and can add great value to your property. They also make a wonderful feature for those who enjoy spending their leisure […]
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02 House encourages luxury outdoor living in South Africa
02 House was designed as a modern and luxurious single story property by Daffonchio & Associates Architects, located in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, South Africa. The house is nestled on a tranquil and very private setting surrounded by mature trees. The main part of house encompasses two wings, one is the living zone and the other is the […]
Contemporary Sydney home with seamless indoor/outdoor living
When Tanner Kibble Denton Architects took on the renovation and extension of an existing, heritage house located in Mosman on Sydney’s North Shore; they set out to create a spacious and contemporary family home whilst preserving the majestic charm of its original structure. This project fully explores the relationship between indoor and outdoor. The main […]
Rammed earth home inspired by spectacular New Mexico landscape
Torcasso Residence was inspired by the spectacular landscape of Santa Fe, New Mexico and by the prospect of living in nature, designed by architecture studio Page. The architects wanted to create a design that creates a constant and memorable connection to the mountains, the sky, the air and the climate of this extraordinary place. The house lies long and […]
Volumetric home blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor in Mexico
Casa Cardenas is a sensational modern single family residence that has been designed by Mexico-based architecture studio ParqueHumano, located in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.
Sprawling property showcasing elegant interiors in Brazil
The Residencia NJ project has been designed by Brazilian studio PUPO+GASPAR Arquitetura, located in Campinas, a Brazilian city of São Paulo State.
Expansive Estate on Nantucket Island: Squam Residence
The Squam Residence is a custom family home recently completed by J. Brown Builders, located on Nantucket, an island 30 miles south of Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts. Nantucket is at once town and country, and one of the greatest gifts it gives us is the reminder that one need not always escape completely […]
Stunning open air pavilion in Texas: Story Pool House
Story Pool House is an open air pavilion with a living room centered around a swimming pool, designed by architecture studio Lake|Flato, located in Center Point, Texas. The property offers a slice of paradise enveloped by nature, with sensational views over meandering rolling hills. The pool house is a simple, open air pavilion that serves […]
Light filled home open to the outdoors: Shakin Stevens House
Shakin Stevens House was conceived as a functional and light filled home extending into nature by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design, located in Melbourne, Australia.
92 Square Foot Backyard Office in Austin by Sett Studio
This 92 square foot SIP panel, modular, backyard office has been designed by Sett Studio, located in the backyard of a beautiful home in Austin, Texas. The materials used in this outdoor home office are Shou-Sugi-Ban wood siding and Monotread wall sheathing. Burned-wood or charred-wood siding, Shou-Sugi-Ban is Japanese wood treatment used in various elements […]