A farmhouse was purchased as a weekend retreat by a family who commissioned Robson Rak Architects to build a larger house on the 10-acre property in Merricks North, just outside of Melbourne, Australia. The new home was embedded into the ground, comprised of rammed earth, glass and steel. The architects created a rectangular shaped home […]
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Desert Wing hovers over the High Sonoran desert
Desert Wing hovers over the High Sonoran desert on a one-acre golf course lot at Desert Mountain in North Scottsdale, Arizona, designed by Kendall Design Collaborative.
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 […]
Concrete and rammed earth: Desert Courtyard House
Desert Courtyard House is a mass of concrete and rammed earth walls that meet the sky without termination, designed by Wendell Burnette Architects in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Tucson Mountain Retreat in the Sonoran Desert
The Tucson Mountain Retreat is located within the Sonoran Desert; an extremely lush, exposed, arid expanse of land that emits a sense of stillness and permanency, and holds mysteries of magical proportions. Designed by architecture studio DUST, the 3,640 square foot home is carefully sited in response to the adjacent arroyos, rock out-croppings, ancient cacti, animal […]
Fascinating modern dwelling on the San Juan Islands
Tucked between a thicket of trees and a rising bank on the San Juan Islands, Washington, Shadowboxx sits in a natural clearing created by the strong winds that force back the trees from the rocky bank. Designed by Olson Kundig Architects, the house responds to a desire to facilitate an intimate understanding of this special […]
Striking rammed earth dwelling in the countryside
Sun and earth are the essence of this remarkable home called ‘Solterra’, which enjoys a privileged position in the spectacular high country of Victoria, Australia. Rammed earth and ironbark create a striking form, and huge expanses of glass capture the sun’s warmth and light along with panoramic views across bucolic fields to snow-capped mountains and […]
Charming and exotic retreat in Morocco
Today we bring you to Morocco, where we discovered this gorgeous luxury retreat called “The Kasbah Bab Ourika.” Perched majestically on a hilltop at the tip of the Ourika Valley, Bab Ourika affords the most magnificent 360 degree views over the valleys river, green fields and on to the imposing snow-capped mountains. With Berber villages […]
Spectacular beach house in Maui
Located close to a well-known surfing spot in Maui, Hawaii, Slaughterhouse Beach House expands the concept of a traditional surfing hut with three connected huts, general living quarters, guest suites, and a main sleeping area. Designed by architects from Seattle, Olson Kundig Architects fused Hawaiian tradition with some of the latest innovations in sustainable architecture. […]