House of the Tree is a penthouse on the 48th and 49th floor of a high-end residential tower in Shenzhen, China, designed by Kokaistudios. The concept of the design was “living between the city and the nature” offering a modern lifestyle with luxury and relaxation. A large-scale of architectural modification was applied to the original […]
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Sumptuous modern dwelling in Italy: House M
The project M, a residential building in the center of Meran, Italy is embedded in the quite area of Obermais, designed by monovolume architecture + design. The concept of the design was to play with transparent and solid surfaces, what follows are fascinating insights and outlooks. The interior melts together with the outside space. The […]
Stunning dwelling with views of Valle de Bravo Lake
Nestled on a steep slope with boundaries irregular in its geometry, MZ House, designed by CHK Arquitectura, is situated in Valle de Bravo Lake in Mexico. Bordered by a brook of clear water and by the lake itself, at one very narrow end there is a bridge that provides the only access to the site; […]
The ultimate mountain dwelling in the desert
This spectacular mountaintop resort home, which was spotted on Sotheby’s Realty, is situated in the acclaimed Desert Mountain, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The stunning single level transitional retreat features an open plan with retracting walls of glass providing seamless indoor/outdoor living and commanding views of the Valley of the Sun. Casual elegance is perfectly expressed throughout […]
Captivating Villa Azza with Miami skyline views
The luxury Villa Azza features superb views of the Miami, Florida skyline with expansive tropical gardens and Spanish hacienda-style architecture under an intense cobalt sky. One of Miami Beach’s finest, most original waterfront luxury villas, this stunning villa offers five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The interior is truly a sight to behold with a stylish, […]
Contemporary glass house in New York
This 1950’s ranch house was brought into the 21st century and integrated with the landscape in Sands Point, New York, by studio Ohlhausen DuBois Architects. A glass pavilion for the daily living, cooking and dining activities was added to the original structure. This glass pavilion ties into a series of terraces, gardens, swimming pool and […]
Majestic property overlooking a meadow in Uruguay
This amazing cozy property we discovered on Sotheby’s Realty features a unique location, situated in a private complex of cottages “Pueblo Mio”, in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The spacious, modern house is ideal for large families and entertaining, with a land area of 12,000 square meters. The magnificent home features excellent architecture, construction and design […]
Ultimate luxury resort style villa in Phuket
Created as a sanctuary for the senses, this luxurious resort style villa, spotted on Sotheby’s, is situated in Laguna, Phuket. The villa is set within a lush tropical garden and is comprised of 2,716 square feet of living space with three large bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, two kitchens for ease when entertaining and a […]
Contemporary beach house with uninterrupted ocean views
Plett 6541+2 House was designed as a family home by SAOTA Architects in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The clients required the residence to be designed with an understated elegance and quite grandeur, with six bedrooms and indoor/outdoor living spaces with uninterrupted views, with a ”lived-in beach-house” feel. The interiors of this fabulous home were carried […]
Modern home integrated within a scenic landscape
A custom-designed house for a hypothetical client explores the universal human desires for both orderliness and spontaneity, while firmly rooting itself to the landscape and creating privacy by shaping the terrain. The 4,500 square foot Sagaponac House was designed by TsAO & McKOWN Architects in Wainscott, New York. The primary challenge was to design for […]