Renowned architect, James LaRue of LaRue Architects, turned his dated 1880’s townhouse into a modern hillside retreat, located in Austin, Texas. James and his wife purchased the condo in the desirable west Austin neighborhood just over a year ago. The townhouse overlooks the 16th Fairway of one of their most-frequented Austin golf courses. The interior spaces were […]
The Conservatory is a beautiful off-the-grid modern farmhouse retreat designed by architect Nadine Engelbrecht, located on a 35-hectare farm just outside of Pretoria, a city in Gauteng province of South Africa. The design integrates the house with the grasslands and hill landscape and utilizes the magnificent views. The scope of this project was to devise a […]
Ukiyo is an eco-friendly retreat with modern Scandinavian influences, located in Coverack, a coastal fishing village in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Wild coastal views are on full display in this sumptuous hideaway that offers sculptural furnishings a subtle urban feel with its poured concrete. This home gets its name from Japanese culture, translating to “the floating world”, providing a […]
This fabulous hacienda-style weekend retreat was designed to make the most of its natural environment by Chain + Siman, located on the outskirts of Valle de Bravo, Mexico. A restful villa to enjoy the natural landscape, striking a balance between the manicured gardens and imposing stone structures. The 5,598 square foot retreat is based on the […]
This rustic bayfront hideaway was designed by Urban Grace Interiors, nestled on the banks of a Floridian estuary — a mix of fresh and salt water. Inside, the designer helped to create dreamy living spaces for the owners who love to entertain. The kitchen was an essential space in the home to accommodate large groups […]
This mountain-inspired lake house was designed as a family retreat by Liv4 Architecture, nestled on a sprawling property in Minnesota. Wishing to maintain some of the history and charm, several years of design and planning went into selecting the products and materials used. The stone used on the house and other buildings on the site […]
A dilapidated barn was updated for modern living by architectural studio La Firme, located on a country property in Mansonville, a village in the Potton township of the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada. The old shed was disassembled and relocated to another area on the farmhouse property. This 4,500 square foot dwelling is used as a […]
Mim Design is responsible for the complete rehabilitation of a 1980s holiday home located in Noosa, an Australian resort area on southern Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. This idyllic rainforest retreat is nestled within the lush foliage, on the edge of Noosa National Park. The existing property was expanded and completely refaced to sit beautifully within this […]
This incredible ski cabin retreat was designed by Studio Bergtraun Architects, located in Alpine Meadows, a ski resort town in North Lake Tahoe, California. Nestled on an extremely steep mountainside, coupled with one of the highest snow loads in the Sierras, the design required sensitive integration. This required a building structure of high strength while retaining […]
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 […]
