Waterfall Bay House is situated in Marlborough Sounds, a seemingly endless collection of harbors, inlets and bays, at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand. Designed by Bossley Architects, Waterfall Bay is an intimate tidal bay which rings to the sounds of the waterfall high up the narrow valley behind the relatively […]
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Rustic chic Chalet Lhotse in Val d’Isère
Chalet Lhotse is a stunning chalet, blending rustic alpine style with reclaimed wood from Mongolia, intricately carved furnishings and designer pieces. Located in the heart of Val d′Isere, France this chalet still retains a feeling of exclusivity and enjoys stunning views of the infamous La Face piste. This unique chalet is spread over 3,767 square […]
Sleek aluminum-clad house surrounded by forest
The Hennepin House is a fabulous weekend house for a Chicago couple designed by architecture firm UrbanLab in Hennepin, Illinois. The couple had an extremely modest budget which led to the proposal of a simple box shape of 1,600 square feet. Carving the box creates the main living space that links the two landscapes on […]
Open-flow modern dwelling in Venice Beach
This warm and family friendly modern home is located in Venice Beach, California, designed by studio Minarc. The Horwitz residence is a 4,500 square foot, six-bedroom, two-story home featuring soaring ceilings and enormous planes of uncurtained windows that give sweeping outdoor views from every room in the house, including the bathrooms. To soften right angles […]
Russian River Studio inspires creativity
Russian River Studio has been designed by Cathy Schwabe Architecture in rural Forestville, California. Designed for a photographer and a writer as a multi-purpose space for painting, drawing, writing, photography, creative dreaming, holiday meals, small workshops, and overflow guests, this 864 square foot building with porch and terraced extensions frames the top of the hill […]
Modern-rustic apartment in Stockholm
This exclusive modern apartment is located in Stockholm, Sweden. This unique flat offers 1,334 square feet (124 square meters of living space divided into three rooms and a kitchen. The home is a mix of old cultural historical elements and modern design features. Featuring large open surfaces marked by beautiful beams and floor planks of […]
A barn house retreat in the hills of New York
This upstate New York barn house is a weekend home for a Brooklyn, New York, couple who love to entertain designed by architect Nina Gotlieb, situated in Clinton Corners, Dutchess County, New York. The country house was designed to create a relationship between the house and its forest setting. Building from the ground up, the […]
Contemporary forested home with spectacular views
Ranco House is located in a privileged area of Lago Ranco, Chile, designed by studio elton+léniz arquitectos asociados. The shape of the house forms to the landscape, respecting the existence of a large rock cliff and numerous native trees, with spectacular views. The 6,458 square foot (600 square meters) house is composed of two volumes […]
Incredible penthouse in Corktown Historic District
This awesome penthouse is situated in the historic Corktown in Detroit, Michigan. This top floor, open plan unit features gorgeous views of the city skyline, high end kitchen appliances, hardwood floors throughout, two bedrooms and two bathrooms including a huge master bath with Jacuzzi tub and unique details that are very eye-catching. With only a […]
Dwelling in the forest with charming details
Sixteen Doors House is a beautiful project nestled in a forested area in rural Upstate New York designed by studio Incorporated Architecture & Design. The home features glazing on the two long sides of the structure, the small 1,350 square foot interior is literally “in” the landscape. The absolute limits of wood frame construction are […]