Designed by Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques, the Limantos Residence is a spacious residence with glazed walls that fold away to adjoin the space with a huge sun deck and private swimming pool. Situated in São Paulo, Brazil, the glorious weather plays a large part in this warm open plan design, even inspiring a sunshine yellow . . .
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Home Design in Harmony with Nature
We’ve featured quite a few homes with a cantilevered pool, but as this one peeks out at you through the path of vegetation, you can’t help but feel invited in. This villa in Singapore, by architects Terre Pte Ltd, is one of three properties on this plot that belongs to the homeowner, the other two . . .
Posh Portuguese Residence With Beautiful Lake Views
This attention grabbing property situated in Parque Atlantico, on the southern edge of Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal, makes a striking contemporary statement. Bordering the San Lorenzo golf course, boasting lake views, and with Ria Formosa nature reserve and sand and sea close by, this is a modern living dream spot. Via Savills
Homes with a Colorful City Vibe
These two homes, both visualized by Denis Svirid, are edgy little numbers that have been scattered with eye-catching elements and vibrant key pieces. They layouts of each place are both fun and functional, and adaptable to many different types of home. Take a look and get inspired to add a little urban flavor to your . . .
Oceanfront House With Pool, California
With a beautiful amalgamation of architecture and interior design, brought together by teams at Horst Architects and Aria Design, the Rockledge Residence in Laguna Beach, California, answers the owners brief just perfectly. The creation of a relaxed family beach house where the owners could engage with family and friends was the task at hand, and . . .
Architect’s Villa in Saint-Tropez
This punchy pad is the four bedroom Architect’s Villa located ‘on top of the world’ in l’Escalet, Saint-Tropez, with amazing views over the Mediterranean Sea. The contemporary holiday home comes complete with retractable glazed walls in order to enjoy the warm weather as you move seamlessly between the indoors and out, and an infinity pool . . .
Michael Jordan’s $16 million House
True basketball fans will know that Michael Jordan chose the number 23 jersey at high school and continued that tradition into his career with the Chicago Bulls, so it’s no wonder that when you pull up to the gates of his multimillion dollar mansion that you are greeted with the legendary shirt number in full . . .
The Wing House, Australia
A stunning example of form meets function, designed by Peter Stutchbury, The Wing House in New South Wales, Australia, is perched over Wategos Beach and backed by the beautiful Byron Bay Lighthouse Reserve. This culmination of engineering and architectural genius, listed on Unique Estates for a cool $7,000,000, is a combination of steel, timber, concrete . . .
A Grand Lakeside Home with Rustic Charm
This sprawling two story lake residence, created by Texas based design firm Cornerstone Architects, enjoys waterside views out front with a tropical poolside paradise to the rear. Within the home rustic charm prevails, with warm wood grain, bold wrought iron, and terracotta tiling.
Microsoft Co-founder and Billionaire Paul Allen’s New $27M Home
Take a stroll around the grounds and have a peek through the keyhole into a billionaire lifestyle, as we delve into the new home of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Pricey pads like this one prickle almost everyone’s interest, as they afford a kind of luxury that very few of us can buy, though this one . . .
Three Contrasting Home Designs
There are countless ways to decorate a home, so for this feature we are looking at three contrasting home styles, visualized by three different designers. Each space is predominantly of a neutral palette, yet each convey a completely individual feeling and way of living.
Lakeside Summer Home
This lakeshore summer home is the cumulative dream of a family who had spent numerous vacations on Lake Okanagan, and who longed to have a hideaway that was as welcoming as their favorite location, and that would continue to welcome the growing family for generations to come. The family began making sketches of their imagined . . .
A Spectacular Beverly Hills House
Situated in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, atop three tiers of hillside garden borders that have been carved into the hillside in a sweeping stepped arrangement, 1201 Laurel Way is a vast home in an impressive self-contained enclosure. Downtown Los Angeles, Catalina, and the coastline of California are sprawled out in stunning view from this home, . . .
Bridge House: Home Across A Stream
For some people, the ultimate vacation retreat is a sprawling beach house in a balmy climate. But for true nature lovers, nothing compares to a cabin deep in the mountains where a whole family can relax next to a roaring fire while snow falls outside. This North Carolina cabin, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains . . .
Hawaiian Oceanfront Mansion With Spectacular Views And 50m Lap Pool
This beautiful oceanfront home is located in the Waikaumalo-Maulua Homesteads on the Big Island in Hawaii. The sprawling estate was constructed from the best materials available and is designed to last for generations. Additionally, the home features unparalleled athletic facilities and is fully accessible for the handicapped, making it a comfortable and luxurious home for . . .
Minimialist House Blends Easily with Natural Surroundings
The aesthetic appeal of minimalism can also be impractical at times. But this highly geometric and simple house brings in elements of nature while still offering comfortable livability in its interior as well as its interspersed patios. Design: Minimum Arquitectura
“Living Cube” Offers Stylish Storage Solution
While living simply is a mantra that many deign to follow, it is generally easier said than done. Living a studio apartment was one way for Swiss designer Till Könneker to keep things simple. Unfortunately, the garden-level space did not offer much in the way of storage for his beloved record collection and other necessities . . .
Modern Villa Brings Elegance to Ibiza
Perched above the Mediterranean at the highest elevation between the town of Santa Eulalia and the rest of the island of Ibiza, this expansive villa offers luxurious comforts, essential privacy, and unparalleled views of the sea. Architects at Minimum Arquitectura get credits for sculpting this paradise befitting a celebrity.
A (Small) House Divided
Located in downtown Taipei, Taiwan, this studio is the home and workspace for two designers. Using their own creative spirit to create a place for themselves, the Ganna Studio fuses elements from this historic apartment with modern aesthetics, resulting in a space that is both welcoming and beautiful but where plenty of work can get . . .
The Smallest House in Italy
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Architectural Concept of a Glass Box Home
Created by an Evermotion member Woongja12, this glass box style home may not be the most practical, but is certainly different and takes the ideas of architecture way out of the box. The cantilevered complex itself is enclosed by stone walls and a gated entrance. Underneath the box is an outdoor living area complete with . . .
