The Hampden Lane House is a beautiful residence in Bethesda, Maryland by Robert Gurney Architect. The original structure on the site was found to be inefficient so it was torn down and replaced with a new one. The new house occupies one third less area than the original structure and is sited to maximize green […]
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Sustainably designed home in Singapore: 45 Faber Park
The sustainably designed 45 Faber Park completed by architecture firm ONG & ONG is located in Singapore. The clients for this project are a couple with three young children. Their main goal was to maximize outdoor space whilst not compromising living areas. It was therefore essential that there would be sufficient space for the children […]
Luxurious residence on the bluffs with ocean views
This incredible residence is nothing short than spectacular. It is located on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in Aptos, California designed by Ehrlich Architects for a retired couple. The 3,500-square-foot Zeidler Residence arranges interior and exterior living spaces to maximize views, natural light, and ocean breezes within a subtle, sophisticated material palette. The residence […]
Peaceful retreat on the tropical waters of Barbados
The Dream is a luxurious and spacious beachfront villa found in the exclusive neighborhood of The Garden, in St. James, Barbados, Caribbean. The villa mixes contemporary, cutting-edge design with Caribbean chic, offering an opportunity to indulge in island living at its absolute finest. The comfort, facilities and staff offer a lifestyle and holiday experience unparalleled […]
Mountainside retreat with fantastic seascape views
The impressive three-level Sea and Rock villa gets its name from its surrounding landscape, a mountainside site with fantastic seascape views over Camps Bay in Cape Town, South Africa. This expansive retreat features plenty of decking areas, pergolas with potted plants and a large ying and yang-shaped Zen garden. The design compliments the textures of […]
Contemporary Bridge House in Cape Town
The recipient of numerous design awards, Bridge House is an icon of Cape Town’s best contemporary architecture, designed by Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects. Comprising three separate areas, the main part of the house is accessed by crossing over a timber walkway into a floating glass and steel box, surrounded by trees, and with city […]
Gorgeous renovation of a small apartment in Sweden
This completely renovated spacious apartment is located on the 4th floor with an elevator and balcony. Turn of the century details with beautiful bright interiors, high ceilings mixed with modern comforts in the form a large kitchen, master bedroom and bath with incredible views overlooking the city. The 1,033 square foot (96 square meters) apartment […]
Take a tour of this inviting Los Feliz guest house
Los Angeles-based designer Alexandra Angle worked in event design and wrote an entertaining guide with her husband, Eliot, called Cocktail Parties with a Twist, before setting up her interior design practice. For this Los Feliz guest house, she combined midcentury Scandinavian pieces with a Southern California palette. In the picture featured above the cottage’s bedroom […]
Exotic 18th century Moroccan getaway
Almost 10 years ago, Londoners Emma Wilson and Graham Carter moved to Essaouira, Morocco. Owners of a shop that sold “quirky furniture, they shut it down and loaded up a red transit van they bought for the haul to their new home. They bought this 18th-century house, spent two years fixing it up and after […]
Absolutely breathtaking family home in Auckland
‘Incomparable’ is probably the best way to describe this breathtaking property, with a house of this standing rarely seen in Auckland, New Zealand. Not only does the 7,072 square feet (657 square meters) house sit on 1806 square meters of waterfront land but it was designed just a few years ago by award-winning architects Fearon […]