The Edge House has been designed by architecture firm Studio B Architects and is situated in Aspen, Colorado. The 1.75-acre site is wedged between steep avalanche fields beneath Shadow Mountain and overhangs Castle Creek below. Topography slopes twenty-four feet across the building envelop and the angularity of it offered both challenges and opportunity. The site […]
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Rustic stone dwelling in a peaceful setting
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 […]
Breathtaking Moroccan-influenced ocean view home
This fabulous two level residence is one of the most beautiful and unique properties we found listed for sale in Costa Rica, just one hour from San Jose. This Moroccan style stunner is located next to Los Suenos Marina & Golf Resort which offers resort amenities available to the owner and some of the most […]
Barcelona home gets beautifully transformed
We are loving this beautiful two-story cottage in Barcelona, Spain that features splendid views of the sky and sea thanks to the remarkable transformation by architect Joan Arnau Farr, from the design studio 05 AM Arquitectura. A private shaded terrace was created that has direct access into the salon. Dividing partitions were removed from the […]
Stunning mountain retreat in Cape Town
Mountain House was completed by Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects and is located on a steep sloping site on the foot of Table Mountain bordering Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, South Africa. According to the architects, “the house is comprised of five pavilions which are tucked into the sloping terrain surrounded by the […]
The Bridge House by Aniket Bhagwat
The site for this weekend house in Baroda, India is adjacent to a stream that floods regularly. The landscape thus, gives both the stream and the house space for their occupation and mediates the terrain in between. The Bridge House, designed by Ahmedabad-based architect Aniket Bhagwat, is sited on two existing hillocks and connected with […]
Contemporary estate with breathtaking views
Situated on top of approximately 17 acres in scenic Sonoma Valley, California this magnificent estate combines contemporary style, convenience and comfort into the ultimate in wine country living. Featured in July 2008 Architectural Digest the property includes the main house of approximately 5,111 square feet (475 square meters) with three bedrooms and four and a […]
Nakahouse in the Hollywood Hills with amazing views
Based in both California and Switzerland, XTEN Architecture has designed “Nakahouse”, which is a single family residence in the Hollywood Hills of California. Sited along the very steep slopes just below the Hollywood sign, the dwelling is a contemporary update to an established home from the 1960’s. Geotechnical zoning and budget limitations mandated the reuse […]
Beautiful Plantation Cove retreat in the Bahamas
Plantation Cove is an outstanding private estate on the west side of the island of New Providence, Nassau, Bahamas. The estate has a renowned garden, overlooking the entire bay from an elevated position, and has immediate access to a private beach. The white powdery beach stretches out over nearly one kilometer wrapping around the turquoise […]
Romantic oceanfront holiday home in Phuket
Villa Chi is a vibrant, tranquil and extremely romantic vacation home in Phuket, Thailand that eases and pleases the senses in many delightful ways. It has a cutting-edge style, yet there is a close-to-nature feel from top to bottom. With expansive terracing and a superb indoor-outdoor connection, Villa Chi is designed for both a soul-soothing […]