Designed by Zak Architecture, this project is a modern interpretation of island-style homes, set on a lava field poised at the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the Big Island, Hawaii. Located on Kakapa Bay, this tropical retreat both reflects and contrasts the surrounding landscape. Black lava rock is the primary building material and was used in […]
Kelly & Stone Architects is responsible for the design of this multi-generational family home that features a traditional Tahoe lodge design with modern elements, located in Koloa on the south shore of Kauai, Hawaii. Entering into this home, the main level has a spacious gabled great room with heavy timber trusses that functions as a gathering […]
Em-Estudio has designed this hillside holiday home nestled into the hillside with sweeping views over Mermejita Beach, in the small village of Mazunte in the central part of Oaxaca, Mexico. Offering mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean, this concrete refuge was created to enjoy the exceptional year-round weather. The home was designed to maximize its […]
This hacienda Spanish style vacation home was remodeled by KitchenLab Interiors, located in Coconut Grove, a lush bayside community of Miami, Florida. Hugging the shoreline of Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove is known for its tropical vibe – banyan trees, palms, and live oaks mingle along quiet residential streets. The owners, who reside in Chicago most of […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this fascinating steel and glass box shelter located next to the Tijuca National Park, an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 1,500-square-foot structure is supported by two concrete piers, elevating it over the rainforest canopy. This secluded hideaway provides the owner couple with […]
Designed as a holiday home by Zozaya Arquitectos, this tropical modern retreat is located in Zihuatanejo, a resort city on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Perched high above a picturesque tourist town of white sandy beaches with a laid-back vibe. Stepping down the steeply sloping site, this home was designed to capitalize on the views. The main […]
Studio Saxe has designed this tropical beach house hideaway located in Santa Teresa, a picturesque beachside town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. A jungle experience has been integrated into the house while framing views of the ocean. A series of structures with overlapping rooflines invite nature inside. By breaking up this home’s mass and creating an […]
Byrdesign has reimagined this 1920s Spanish-style bungalow for a young, worldly professional and surf enthusiast, located in Venice Beach, California. Much of this dwellings character had unfortunately been lost in a previous 1990s remodel, yet the owner saw the potential of restoring it back to its Spanish roots. The project began with re-configuring the floor plan […]
This tropical modern beach house designed by Zubillaga Design with interiors by Maite Granda is located in Key Biscayne, a Florida town on a barrier island across the Rickenbacker Causeway from Miami. A family with three small children moved from Switzerland to Miami to get a fresh start, falling in love with this fascinating home. An […]
If you have felt yourself dreaming about a tropical getaway, why not create a tropical outdoor space from the comfort of your own backyard? You don’t necessarily have to live next to the ocean to create a tropical outdoor oasis. The idea is to create a respite, a place where you can relax, lounge, and […]
