This classic ranch house was designed by BAR Architects, located on a sprawling 19 acres of property in the Santa Lucia Preserve, California. The 11,800 square foot compound was conceived of multiple wings that interconnect to form small, low building structures. The architects designed the wings to form a courtyard as well as private landscaped zones […]
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Fabulous beachfront home in Australia unveils spectacular ocean vistas
Set on the sandy shores of Kutti Beach with lawns and lush landscaping, this unique beachfront home in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia has been designed by architect Graham Jahn. This beautiful sanctuary has been distinguished by its division into two forms of summer and winter living. Linked by a bridge through tranquil pools and sheltered […]
Extraordinary mid-century design in Colorado: Round House
Architect Emily Summers re-designed this residence called Round House as her family vacation home, originally designed in 1968 by builder Don Price, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Dallas-based designer along with an architect at her firm, Jessica Stewart Lendvay, who now has her own firm, not only created an addition to the home, but restored […]
Residential steel structure appears as living forest in Italy
25 Green was designed by Luciano Pia as a residential steel structure appearing like a forest where trees are rooting in terraces, located in Torino, Italy. Built in 2012, the building has been thought as a living forest, a house on the trees like the houses children dream of and sometimes build. The property also features ponds which are […]
Apartment refurbishment in Barcelona by Anna & Eugeni Bach
This stunning apartment refurbishment the vision of architects Anna & Eugeni Bach, comprised of the two top floors of a block in Barcelona, Spain’s Eixample.
Victorian terraces transformed into beautiful London family home
Ensconced in a beautiful, leafy corner of Brook Green, DOS Architects have turned two classic Victorian terraces into one outstanding family home on Souldern Road, London, UK. The client’s vision was a bright, modern and spacious home which the architects achieved by retaining the overall structure of the 4,574 square foot (425 square meters) house and […]
La Vinya luxury villa melds into surroundings in Costa Brava
La Vinya is a two-level home designed by Lagula Arquitectes which effortlessly melds the exterior environment into the home through expansive terraces on both the lower and upper levels, situated in Caldes De Malavella, Costa Brava, Spain. This 4,306 square foot, four bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home separates the entertaining areas with the private living areas. Each […]
Wood-cladded dwelling in Chile with ocean views
Casa El Pangue stands on a steep slope facing the ocean in the rural area of El Pangue, Chile. Designed by Elton+Leniz Arquitectos Asociados, the 4,703 square foot (437 square meters) house is organized with a central vertical circulation, connecting the four levels and three terraces, in order to get as much of the view […]
Contemporary glass house in New York
This 1950’s ranch house was brought into the 21st century and integrated with the landscape in Sands Point, New York, by studio Ohlhausen DuBois Architects. A glass pavilion for the daily living, cooking and dining activities was added to the original structure. This glass pavilion ties into a series of terraces, gardens, swimming pool and […]
Charming sanctuary surrounded by a tropical garden
Casa del Santuario is a luxurious villa nestled within the attractive countryside of Tarifa, Spain, not too far from the beaches. Natural beauty, peace and harmony intertwine in this beautiful home that facilitates comfort and rest. It consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and several outdoor terraces with magnificent views. This lovely house features 2,690 […]