SeARCH and CMA collaborated to create Villa Vals, a holiday retreat dug in to the alpine slopes of Vals in Switzerland. The surrounding nature has been left undisturbed and unobstructed by any sort of architectural development. Not only does the project defer to the natural landscape, but also to the vernacular architecture while protecting the […]
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Captivating renovation of a dwelling in Chamoson
This building was constructed in stages from 1814 onwards and was used as a rural house in Chamoson, Switzerland. It is made up of three adjacent areas on different levels. On the ground floor it is crossed by an access way which indicates the presence of a former right of way to the next-door building. […]
Stone House in Anavissos by Whitebox Architects
Stone House in Anavissos was designed by Whitebox Architects in Athens, Greece. The plot for the home is located in Lakka, looking over the gulf of Anavissos. The concept was the creation of a residence for a family of four – the parents with two children – and the possibility of having a guest room […]
Casa Cañadas Molino Guadalupe in Cáceres
This gorgeous rustic country house in Cáceres, Spain was designed by Madrid based architect, painter and sculptor Kico Camacho, completed in 2010. Casa Cañadas Molino Guadalupe is an architectural restoration with concrete flooring, preserved stonework, steel staircases and railings, high ceilings and windows, open spaces and unique artwork. Enjoy this interesting dwelling and please leave […]
Modern home integrated into striking natural surroundings
Integrated within the striking natural surroundings, Espinoza House is a single family home that derives its characteristics from the landscape around it, integrating, stone, wood and glass and opening up to the bay. Designed by Chilean architecture practice WMR the 1,506 square foot (140 square meters) home is nestled on the mountains surrounding Matanzas beach, […]
A rural Connecticut getaway: The Depot Home
This rural Connecticut getaway is owned and designed by Lisa Gray and Alan Organschi of Gray Organschi Architecture. The Shepaug River Valley Railroad, which ran along the Bantam River in the late 19th century, stopped at this location, once the site of a tiny local train depot. The architect saved and reinforced the existing 19th […]
Apartment Place de la Madeleine in Paris
Sitting on the top two floors by Paris’s Place de la Madeleine, this 1,500 square foot (140 square meters) residence was created by unifying 12 maids’ rooms on two levels. Designed and owned by architect Michael Herrman, the result is a three bedroom duplex apartment that both preserves the character of the 200 year-old building […]
Serene rustic farmhouse retreat in Tuscany
Relax Tra Gli Ulivi is a stunning rustic farmhouse in Tuscany, Italy designed by Claudia Pelizzari Interior Design in 2007. The home showcases cutting-edge design solutions and traditional materials. With exposed wood beams, stone walls and limestone flooring, this cozy family home is the perfect weekend retreat. Colorful furnishings are splashed throughout the home, vintage […]
Charming S’Hotelet de Santanyi in Mallorca
Serene, secluded s´Hotelet de Santanyí is found in charming Santanyí, an enchanting village full of tradition to the island’s south. Next to the town’s church in the heart of Santanyí is where S´Hotelet de Santanyí is found, a centuries-old family home that has been converted into a hotel disposing of five rooms and a private […]
Old mill-warehouse transformed into cozy home
The building is located in a small historic village of Priorat, a region of Tarragona, Spain dedicated to wine production. The building was an old mill-warehouse that was used to store wheat and was abandoned. The owner runs the prestigious winery that produces the Clos Erasmus, one of the finest red wines of Priorat, and […]










