This gorgeous compound in Wilson, Wyoming, adjacent to the Snake River, has been designed by Carney Logan Burke Architects. The John Dodge Compound is melded into a dense forest with open meadows with a blend of present day architecture and European heritage. Here is what the architect has to say about the design, “by emphasizing […]
Nestled in a privileged environment in the province of Cáceres, Spain the aim of Madrid-based firm Abaton Architects was to transform an abandoned stable into a family home through a comprehensive rehabilitation, with respect to the surrounding environment. The architecture firm solved the problems resulting from lack of supplies of electricity and running water through […]
One of the oldest houses in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood, this 1860’s cottage sat in disrepair for years. Designed by San Francisco-based firm Feldman Architecture, the scope of the project entailed repair, expand and modernize the small, dark house while maintaining the rustic charm of the original building. To accomplish this, the firm kept […]
The Waiheke Island Local Rock House has been recently designed by Patterson Architects in New Zealand. This design creates a contemporary residence for an expatriate family. Its sited on a steep East facing coastal escarpment just above a pohutukawa fringed white sand beach and is accessed by a beachfront lane below. The home uses locally […]
This incredible building is located in a privileged but sprawled urban area above Locarno, with an overwhelming view on the city, the surrounding mountains and the lake in Brione sopra Minusio, Switzerland. Designed by Wespi de Meuron Architekten, the project is a discrete reaction to a daily subject: to build into a crowded and chaotic […]
A sensational log home situated in the pristine mountains of Telluride, Colorado features opulent luxuries one could only dream of. Called “Castlewood Manor”, this masterful estate has been inspired by the Great America Lodge Era restored over a five year period ending in 2011. With 17,300 square feet of living space, keen attention to detail […]
Built in a hill-top village, a refuge for lovers of ancient stones…In the early 17th century, the Chateau de Moissac-Bellevue was a residence dedicated to relaxation, owned by a noble family from Provence, France. Sobre, patrimonial, remarkable, with its monumental entrance, vast drawing-rooms and dining-rooms opening out to the gardens, its imposing kitchen, its bedrooms […]
This light filled cottage is nestled in Girona, a city in the northeast of Catalonia, Spain. The main objective of the transformation of both architecture and decoration was undertaken by Lizarriturry Tuneu. To achieve this, two factors were taken into account: the first was the respect the impressive medieval stone facade with balconies of wrought […]
This stunning vacation home is located at the border of a small historical village of Scaiano, Switzerland. There is a beautiful view over the lake and towards the mountains. It is only possible to reach the dwelling by foot, making the project more difficult for construction. The 753 square foot (70 square meters) house, designed […]
This fabulous home in Sydney, Australia has been designed by Corben Architects. The three-storey north facing residence has four bedrooms and is designed to take maximum advantage of outstanding water views and maintain absolute privacy to the adjacent neighbors. The 3,767 square feet (350 square meters) building replaced a small older style single level home. […]
