Don’t we all just love serene homes within forests? This very small green home was designed by Mutsue Hayakusa who specializes in green architecture by creating beautiful “cell spaces” and making very small homes comfortably functional and efficient. This project was quite interesting for its desolate location and design concept with it’s architectural play on . . .
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Carriage House takes on a Marvelous Renovation
New York City’s prime real estate brings us a newly renovated Carriage House in downtown Manhattan that is now on the market for your drooling pleasure. It took 2 years to complete the major overhaul and now the entire rear wall of this building is dressed in glass walls and provides marvelous views from each . . .
The World’s Most Expensive Home Is Ready for its Owner
‘Mansion’ is not the word but perhaps there shouldn’t be one to describe an entire high-rise building designed as a single family home. The owner Mukesh Ambani is the richest man in India and chairman to the country’s largest private sector company. His 1 billion dollar home took 7 years to complete and now stands . . .
Paradise in Germany: A Modern Minimalist Dream House
This minimalist white home is indeed a reflection of clean, pure and serene environment, but what makes it luxurious are the materials and technology with which each edifice is constructed. Apparently, splashes of abstract color sparsely strewn here and there are enough to satisfy a modern palette. The clean-lined architecture and simple landscape at this . . .
Amazing House Built Across a River
This rustic retreat was built right in the heart of Three Rivers, California near the entrance to Sequoia National Park where the enchantment of wildlife sightings runs wild. What also happens to run wild is the river that flows under this home, something that has never been done before or ever since! Kaweah Falls was . . .
The House that Parks a Lamborghini in the Living
Today we are featuring this exquisitely modern two-story residence located in the Shokrane area of Tokyo. From the dramatically high ceilings hang beautiful abstract sculptures and bed-sized chandeliers. Also furnished with modern classic chairs and steel-framed glass floors are floating rooms throughout the museum-like home, all designed by Takuya Tsuchida. We suppose it has the . . .
50 Luxury Oases that could tempt you into early retirement
Don’t say we didn’t warn you. What you are about to witness here today may cause arguably favorable reactions. These side effects may include your heart skipping a beat or two, tingling sensations down your back, and the release of your mind into a permanent state of euphoria. Some people may experience their faces turning . . .
O House: A Super Luxurious Lakeside Home In Switzerland
Considering where it is located, the shape should come as no suprise. If this Swiss cheese block of a house with a stunning view of Lake Lucerne doesn’t generate a bit of envy from you, your karma is strong! Designed by Philippe Stuebi Architekten & Eberhard Tröger the ‘O house’ has all the signs of . . .
Decorating in White: Gorgeous White Interior Design Inspiration
We’re all familiar with the old adages “less is more” and “a cluttered home is a cluttered mind.” No one in their right mind desires to live in a claustrobic space- like apartments aren’t small enough as it is!? And while most of us will agree with these wisdoms, space does become a challenge when . . .
Beachfront House in California
An architectural beauty sits on the Pacific coast of Southern California where the blue ocean and sky provide all the color you need. It could be why this modern beach house is dressed in white from head to toe. Or perhaps architects Richard Meier and Michael Palladino left it up to the clients high-end art . . .
Elevated Swimming Pool With Glass Walls
Building a big home on a small lot always presents the conundrum of getting the most bang for your buck while keeping the essence of luxury living intact. The home we feature today is a residential structure that was built for a young family located in an urban city of Argentina. This project was a . . .
Modern House Boat with Rooftop Garden
House boats have traditionally been an alternative lifestyle for those irresistably drawn to a water bound lifestyle. This subculture of boat dwellers either work in the fishing industry or living on a budget have simply have made their humble boat a home. In fact more recently we are seeing custom designed boats becoming a permanent . . .
A summer house that blends with nature
We don’t know about you but we have always loved homes that are surrounded by trees and vegetation. There is something so relaxing about them. Okay, maybe they don’t have those spectacular views or the always-play-on mood you associate with beach houses but they are just so connected with nature. And this home rendered out(computer . . .
House with mesmerising ocean views, Kerala
Okay, this is the kind of house that makes you want to pinch yourself spin a totem just to verify that you aren’t dreaming. This little beauty is located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Chowara, Kerala, [a 30 minute drive from Trivandrum, which is from where I am writing this ] and . . .
Home of the legendary designer Eero Aarnio
If you are reading this blog, there is a good chance that you do not require any specific introduction to Eero Aarnio. The Finnish interior designer has produced some of the most iconic modern furniture pieces of the 1960s (Ball Chair, Bubble Chair, Pastil Chair, just to name a few) and his work graces art . . .
Bizarre House Inside A Hill
This Swiss home embedded in the hills of Vals Switzerland was a joint venture by Christian Müller Architects and SeARCH. Iwan Baan has photographed this stunning home and will take you on an adventure through the awesome Alpine landscapes and into this brilliantly unique home. The motivation behind this masterpiece was to make it inconspicuous . . .
A bold approach to luxury villa design
Set in the tranquil hills of Son Vida, Palma of the trendy Mallorca island of Spain, lays a landscape of world class luxury villas that would blow your mind. Nestled in this exclusive community of Son Vida is ‘Casa ‘, the newest edition to Palma and first masterpiece of a Platinum series of homes to . . .
House Among Trees With a Stunning View
If you’ve ever fantasized about living in a perfectly transparent house on a mountain cliff with breathtaking views and where prancing around in your birthday suit couldn’t possibly be a sin, you are in for a treat. Alberto Campo Baeza is a distinguished Spanish architect who is universally respected for the stunning buildings he creates, . . .
Peaceful Getaway Home in the Forest
The Allandale House isn’t your typical forest cottage. Designed by William O’Brien Jr., Assistant Professor of Architecture at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning and is principal of an independent design practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Allandale House is a modern serene getaway home in the forest. Based on the classic A-frame, the extreme . . .
Mahina: The Dream House You Cannot Own!
This could give the Iron Man’s house a run for its money. Approximately 40 miles north of Auckland, New Zealand is the perfect perch for a proposed dream house. Though only an architectural visualization at this point, this is the kind of house you would normally expect a Bond movie villain to own! Mahina, Maori . . .
Iron Man’s House
The magic of movie making is alive and well, and clearly on display in the blockbuster Iron Man sequel. While Tony Stark’s alter-ego Iron Man suit is a stunning work of effects, what is even cooler is Iron Man’s house. The house doesn’t really exist, and is actually a very clever use of CG. The . . .