This exquisite example of contemporary design with a distinctly Asian influence comes to us from talented Tai designer Wu Chengxian. The interior gives a respectful nod to the traditions of Eastern culture whilst bringing things bang up to date with a fresh minimalist air.
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Zesty Zoning from Mao López
This trendy home interior, sent to us by designer Mao López, displays clever usage of sporadically zesty décor punches, which we happen to love. The great thing about using accent pops rather than committing fully to an immersive scheme is that this type of decor can be implemented in a short amount of time in . . .
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.
Concrete Stack and Glass House
This Glass House, by NAF Architect & Design, located in Hiroshima, Japan, is based around a basic stacking system of concrete blocks each measuring 1.0 m x 1.0 m x 1.5m. The concrete is placed one on top of the other like simple building blocks, resulting in an unusual structure that displays varying degrees of . . .
The V4 House by Studio MK27
Situated in Brazil’s Sao Paulo, the single story home known as the ‘V4 House’ by Marcio Kogan’s Studio MK27, makes full use of the build site, stretching to the extremities to utilize the exterior garden area as well as interior zoning. A barely-there floating staircase has been built into the brickwork of one of the . . .
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 . . .
Contemporary Cocoon House
This sleek example of modern architecture, by Stephan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects-or SAOTA, embraces the indoor-outdoor living ethos, with slide away panels and retractable glass doors to allow nature in and everyday living to flow out; on the flip side, this home can shroud itself in it’s delicate sliding panels to gently cocoon it’s inhabitants.
Transition of a Fortified Italian Farmhouse
Once upon a time, Arrighi was a watchtower peering over Tuscany and all along the Niccone Valley, with an adjoining fortified farmhouse. In recent years, the dwelling known as Castello di Reschio, in Umbria, Italy, is the result of a meticulous restoration that resulted in a luxurious L-shaped main house, and a standalone guest cottage. . . .
A Fresh Home With Open Living Area & Internal Courtyard
Focusing on an alternative approach to the usual concept of middle range Vietnamese urban houses, this project from MM++ Architects combines traditional construction principles with low cost material solutions and fresh design. Via Archdaily
Perfectly Peaceful Designer Pad
This amazing five bedroom, four bathroom, luxury pad in Queenstown, New Zealand, is outstanding in architectural design and attention to detail. The 7,535 Sq. Ft. property is described by New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty as featuring specialty items such as an enviable state of the art theatre room, a stunning indoor swimming pool with a . . .
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 . . .
Singapore Flat Multifunctional Makeover
This interior Singapore ‘before and after makeover’ was sent to us by chief designer Stanley Tham, of KNQ Associates, who tells us: “The owner of this 550 sq ft one-bedroom HDB apartment located in the heart of town is a successful lady who had stayed here since childhood. Currently staying together with her mother, she . . .
Celine Dion’s Private Island Mansion Up For Sale [Video + Pictures]
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Celebrity singer Celine Dion’s custom built Quebec mansion is gracing the real estate market. Priced at $29 Million, this majestic mansion stands on an 830,000 sq ft private island. From the listing: In the style of a French Normand Chateau, the 24,000 sq. ft. residence is completely sheathed in stone with dramatic slate roof. The . . .
Modern Red Apartment For A Young Couple [Visualized]
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This fresh young apartment styling by Sergey Baskakov proves that great and striking design can be implemented even on a small scale. Vibrant red accents add a huge amount of punch in these limited quarters, and are prevented from appearing too overpowering by being teamed with expanses of white and cream, to cool the heat . . .
Beachside Penthouse in Israel
This relaxing apartment in Natanya, Israel, was designed by the architectural and interior design firm Domb Architects, for a special penthouse suite in the impressive Opera on Sea project. Located in the high-end residential tower on a sea-facing cliff, the luxurious dual level abode is gifted with a breathtaking view of blue skies meeting the . . .
Impeccable Plantation Style Estate
This dramatic property in Atlanta, USA, boasts five bedroom suites, an equal number of bathrooms plus two half baths, a personal gym to keep you fit, a games room to keep you happy, a music room and an arts and crafts room to get the creative juices flowing, a luxury kitchen and an additional baking . . .
Serene House with Courtyard Pond
This serene house is a completed renovation project, by Studio Mumbai Architects, who stripped back an existing dwelling located in Bandra, Maharashtra, India. The house was taken down to the concrete bones of the structure, cloaked only by the surrounding trees. The team redesigned the home from the ground up to include an additional floor . . .
Hidden Egg Treehouse by Joel Allen
IT worker-cum-carpenter, Joel Allen, harbored a dream of creating a house that organically meshed with the environment of his much loved woods around Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. His dream became a reality after finding friends in two fresh new architects who set him on his path of a uniquely egg shaped treehouse, now known as . . .
Marvelous Mexican Penthouse
On the 15th floor of a 1970’s Mexican colonial style building, the PPDG Penthouse, designed by Hernandez Silva Arquitectos, positively pops with vibrant red gloss finishes against a fresh white backdrop. The old construction of columns and slabs, located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, provided the perfect basis for the elimination of walls to create one overall . . .
Industrial Loft Apartment in Kiev
This sprawling loft interior located in the heart of Kiev, Ukraine, designed by Thank Balbek of design studio 2B Group, is rich in bold industrial character and bold style statements. The studio battled throughout the challenging design project to prove that “concrete could be warm, wood could be smooth and metal could be soft.” Via . . .
Container-like Bach in Coromandel
This unusual holiday home belonging to the Crosson Family, and built by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects, resides in Coromandel, New Zealand; the bach was “conceived as a container sitting lightly on the land for habitation or the dream of habitation”, with the intention of the final outcome being to “reinterpret the New Zealand building tradition . . .