Dalene Cabin is a fabulous hideaway retreat situated at Østhusvik on the island Rennesøy in Norway. Designed by architect Tommie Wilhelmsen, the 1,291 square foot (120 square meters) cabin was completed in 2009. It is placed overlooking the sea surrounding the island and opens up its facade towards the south, to bring in as much light […]
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The beautiful Hampden Lane House
The Hampden Lane House is a beautiful residence in Bethesda, Maryland by Robert Gurney Architect. The original structure on the site was found to be inefficient so it was torn down and replaced with a new one. The new house occupies one third less area than the original structure and is sited to maximize green […]
The Summer House in Norway
The Summer House, designed by architecture firm Jarmund/Vigsnæs Architects is located on the coast of Vestfold in the southern part of Norway. The house replaces an older building at the site. To get the planning permit, the project had to be well adjusted to the terrain, both in terms of shape, scale, material and color. […]
The Chimney House in Sao Paulo
The Chimney House has been designed by architects Studio MK27/Marcio Kogan in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A wooden patio with trees, formed by the volumetry of the house and a concrete wall, articulates the entire program of the 4,305 square foot (400 square meters) home. The living room is enclosed in the boxed ground floor of […]
Retreat to the Indian Himalayas
Inspired by the incomparable scenery of the Indian Himalaya Mountains, the Shatki 360 Leti resort was founded in 2004. The mountain hut was founded by Jamshyd Sethna, a travel professional from Bombay, India. Indian firm Studio Mumbai completed the resort, which is located 7,700 feet (2,300 meters) above sea level perched in the foothills of […]
The ultimate floating house
This unique home was designed by architect Robert Oshatz, who had it constructed off site and brought in by a barge to dock at its mooring site. The neighboring houses along the Willamette River of Portland, Oregon are in close proximity to the home, so the style of the house was contrived to allow for […]
Sensational House in the Garden
The House in the Garden, located in Dallas, Texas is a free-standing addition to an elegant modernist house on an adjoining lot designed by Cunningham Architects. Several existing Red Oak and Elm trees were incorporated into the garden design, whereby both lots contributed to the formation of a larger garden en masse. A minimal plant […]
Stunning Balinesian jungle house
A breathtaking 110-foot-long traditional dream house, built for John Hardy, a Canadian and a jewelry designer, and his American wife, Cynthia by Architect Cheong Yew Kuan. The home is nestled among among the rice paddies of the Ayung River valley, near Ubud, at the center of the Indonesian island of Bali. The home is situated […]
Modern Holiday Retreat: Florida Beach House in Australia
This incredible holiday retreat is a modern beach house located in Florida Beach, Australia and was designed by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects. The design emphasizes and focuses on the immense Indian Ocean. All spaces are aligned and extruded through a strict dialogue of plan and section revealing the intensity and variety of this great ocean. The […]
Inspirational contemporary home with a garden sanctuary
Today’s incredible find is a rare and unique contemporary home in Brighton, Victoria, Australia. The residence features the latest in European design and flair. The interiors are spacious and well planned creating harmony and tranquility throughout. The creative landscaping adds to the character of the home. The exterior fadeout features a curved timber wall which […]