Robert and Domitilla Peugeot hired architectural designer Claudio Modola to renovate their home on the Kenyan island of Lamu. This centuries old island, with an old town that is a UNESCO protected Cultural Heritage Site, is accessible only by boat or air, and cars are not allowed. Domitilla wanted to create spaces for entertaining. This […]
With architectural inspiration from creative designer, Oliver Messel, this hilltop villa called Coccoloba is situated at 220 feet of elevation on 12 lush acres and boasts panoramic views of four bays on the small private island of Mustique, West Indies (one of a group of islands called the Grenadines). The entrance to the villa, situated […]
Located in Byron Bay, Australia, this breathtaking home features gorgeous landscaping with exotic tropical gardens and flowers that flourish all year round. The stone walls and wooden elements of the house are impressive design elements, but what can really leave one speechless is the natural environment. The lush vegetation and numerous palm trees make this […]
The small and private Cocoa Island, located in the South Mali Atoll in the Maldives is virtually all beach; all of it white sand, complemented by palm trees and a lagoon of tranquil sky-blue water. It is home to an elegant 33-room luxury suite and villa hotel owned by Christina Ong, with architecture by Singaporean […]
Singapore-based Guz Architects have designed the Fish House, an eco-friendly seafront house in Singapore, showcasing seamless integration with the surrounding nature. The 5,812 square foot (540 square meters) modern tropical bungalow features interior spaces that are open to the exterior to encourage natural ventilation along with incredible views of the ocean; all of which has […]
Created by Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, the home was completed this year in Salvador, Brazil, where the exterior walls consist of sliding latticed wooden panels. The project, called Bahia House, was designed specifically for a hot climate and uses traditional Brazilian building techniques and materials, including clay for the roof and wood for the ceiling. […]
