Set back from the beach, just beyond the privacy of a lush thicket, stands a modern beach house on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia. Created by Shaun Lockyer Architects, Arakoon is a commanding oceanfront house with three levels, which bed into the coastal dunes beside Noosa National Park. The stone and concrete home design . . .
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Luxury Beachfront Property In A Jungle Landscape
A series of pavilions shape this 1000 square metre beachfront property in Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica, expertly designed by architects Studio Saxe. Lush tropical landscape design integrates a jungle experience into the fragmented home, and beautifully frames the ocean view. A pioneer in sustainable tropical architecture, the project features passive systems that honour its . . .
Sparkling Port Melbourne Apartment
This shiny home, designed by David Hicks, is located on the 10th floor of an apartment complex that juts out through surrounding ocean, under sunny skies, at Port Melbourne, Australia.
The Marvelous Villa Mayavee
Located on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand, Villa Mayavee was created by architects at Tierra Design through a singularity of vision to embody a multiplicity of contradictions, nuances and cultural typologies.
Serene Caribbean Rental Villa
‘Island Views‘ is an inviting Caribbean villa overlooking a calm ocean scene, and filled with fresh and simple décor, African sapele wood ceilings and artistic lighting.
Luxury Villas In Phuket, Thailand
This stunning Thai spa resort is Sri Panwa, a five star luxury hotel based in Phuket, where beauty reigns both inside and out. The interior of a Private Pool Villa is filled with classic and contemporary Thai style, for an unfussy yet luxurious hideaway.
Nettleton 198 House by SAOTA
Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects produce an array of amazing homes, and the Nettleton 198 House is another triumph from the design team. The home is filled with style surprises, such as an aqua themed hallway, suspended staircase and open-air living.
Mexican Beauty, Casa Almare
This property is for those who thrive on the power of the ocean; for those who love every wave, frothy spray and salty breath of the seaside, Casa Almare by ElÃas Rizo Arquitectos not only looks out over the sprawling deep blue sea but models every view point to see only the water, creating an . . .
Living Rooms With Great Views
Imagine lounging in your living room, a crackling open fire at one side, and an enveloping panoramic view at the other; peace and serenity itself. Clear your busy mind and take a wander with us through this parade of stunning living rooms, blessed with even more breathtaking views. Recommended Reading: 40 Living Room Color Ideas . . .
Twitter Co-founder Jack Dorsey’s New House in San Francisco
It appears Twitter Co-founder(and Square CEO) @Jack Dorsey has snatched up a cliff side sensation of a house located in the Seacliff neighborhood of San Francisco. The $9 million 2 bedroom house (which happens to be the most expensive 2 bedroom house in the town) offers majestic views of the SF bay and Golden Gate . . .
3D Adaptation Of Architect Bruno Erpicum’s Labacaho House
Belgian architect Bruno Erpicum’s Labacaho House in Spain inspired German architectural visualization powerhouse Lichtecht to recreate the house in 3D. Talk about a cross European collaboration! The visuals show off the house under day and dusk lighting conditions and provide some great eye candy for design lovers. Check them out.
Duplex Merge with Mesmeric Views
Belgian firm JUMA Architects have sent us these images of their duplex merge project, in collaboration with Minimum Arquitectura, with fresh interiors looking out over mesmeric ocean views. The renovation plan to convert the two existing houses entailed demolishing their external staircases and creating a brand new internal staircase, and taking advantage of the amalgamated . . .
Tropical Beach Villa
Thai getaway Casas del Sol, in Koh Tao, brings a customized contemporary twist to the luxury beach bungalow, embracing progressive designs by Australian Interior Designer, Christina Saenz de Santamaria. The fresh concept seen throughout the villas has been labeled as ‘Boutique Beach Chic’, which is defined as understated luxury with a modern tropical influence.
Swanky Sales Office of Condominiums by the Sea
Standing tall by the beach at Hua Hin, Thailand, is the condominium development Baan San Kramm, designed by Somdoon Architects, and built by company Sansiri. The beach town complex has an adjacent sales office that acts as a front-of-house gateway, which provides potential homebuyers access to two impressive show units, and creates the opportunity for . . .
Inside the Mind of an Architect
Architect Barry Berkus talks in detail about the design process he used for a client. Spontaneous early design process, as featured in the video(after images), led to creation of the custom contemporary Padaro Residence, in Carpinteria, California; a fantastic composition of clean modern architecture that prominently features large expanses of glass to maximise wide stretching . . .
Flintstones Style House In Malibu
This house would have Fred Flintstone screaming “Yabba-Dabba-Do!” and calling for Wilma to come and admire the $3,500,000 landmark property; perched on remote headland in Malibu, the a one-of-a-kind retreat is a place of serene seclusion, yet is merely minutes from the beach below. If you enjoyed this, you might also like: Coastal Cave House . . .
La Boyita House, in Uruguay
This interesting home, with incredible sea views from the front of the building and woodland views over the pool, is the La Boyita House located in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Argentinian firm Estudio Martin Gomez Arquitectos designed the property in 2009, placing a huge amount of emphasis on outdoor living and entertaining areas, and striking . . .
Sensational Doesn’t Even Begin To Describe It
The WOW factor is abundant and absolutely bursting at this SAOTA designed Clifton House in South Africa. Located on a cliff in Nettleton Road, the most exclusive street in Cape Town, the property revels in an expansive seascape perspective to its facade, and a stylish garden with outdoor living area set into the mountain face . . .
Jewel of Kahana House, Beachside in Maui, Hawaii
The seven bedroom, seven bathroom Jewel of Kahana house sits oceanfront in West Maui, Hawaii, on an acre of land. Amongst the palm trees, this stunning home is approximately 9,000 Sq. Ft, constructed with an abundance of windows and walls of glass that disappear into the bordering rock walls, allowing every bit of the ocean . . .
Lefevre House: An Imposing Abode Overlooking the Ocean
It is homes like these that make us wonder if we should create a special category titled ‘James Bond Villain Abodes’ and file this along with a few others in there. Located in Punta Misterio, Peru, the Lefevre house conspicuously integrates into a cliff and juts outs majestically to offer mesmerizing views of the sea . . .
A stunning house near Rio de Janeiro Coast
Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques thrills us again with this spectacular home set in Rio de Janeiro’s coastline. Located in the posh Laranjeiras neighborhood of Rio, this picture perfect paradise looks more like a resort than anything else. The floor to ceiling glass panels and the open layout help the house make best use of the . . .