A Unique Addition to the Global Property Market

The Eastern suburbs of Auckland, New Zealand’s capital city, are characterized by a culturally diverse population, a subsequently vibrant urban scene and as is typical of New Zealand, a picturesque landscape, but to say that this property currently marketed by Sotheby’s Realty, is a unique addition to the area and indeed, the global property market, . . .

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Sky Villa in Nanjing

Despite the James Bond 007 first impression created by Tao Sheng’s sleek sky villa in Nanjing, closer examination reveals a far more sensitive approach to design that promotes calm and a meditative atmosphere. The client’s trust in the design team is evidenced by the obvious freedom to allow a cohesive haute design ethos to resonate . . .

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Magnificent Villa on France’s Bay of Villefranche

Built snugly into the French hillside above the Bay of Villefranche, this impressive, sweeping vacation villa tantalizes with panoramic water views offered through glistening glass walls of the home’s interior. Each of the villa’s spaces are light-filled, airy and open for a serene and relaxed holiday experience. Within its stone-clad and glass walls are five . . .

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Environmentally Innovative Greek Holiday Home

If Lamborghini built houses they might look a little like this spectacular holiday home on the island of Rhodes in Greece. In reality this visualization is the brainchild of Hornung and Jacobi Architecture from Hamburg in Germany. Most notable for their profound environmental understanding, Hornung and Jacobi demonstrate its application to an exemplary standard, incorporating . . .

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Millard House For Sale

Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s and perhaps the world’s most famous architect, is once again posthumously enjoying a flurry of attention with the listing for sale of his ‘Millard House’ (1923) in Pasadena, California. Having designed over 1000 structures, it is said that Wright stated he would rather have built the Millard House than St. Peter’s . . .

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Single Story Modern Cottage in Israel

This stunning cottage (visualized by Studio Aiko and designed by Orly Shrem) caught our eye and won our hearts with its open light-filled rooms, glass walls, interior glass-enclosed courtyards and comfortable mixed modern and contemporary furnishings. The color palette is one of neutrals with touches of rich earthy hues. The exterior boasts enchanting Koi ponds . . .

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The Glass House: Displaying Furniture In Natural Settings

The Glass House Project literally sheds light (natural and abundant) on this stunning furniture collection by Molteni & C. Even for those designers and enthusiasts who do not subscribe to a modern philosophy, the impact generated by the site and layout is awe-inspiring. The individual pieces lend themselves to minimalist styling and this has been . . .

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A Super-expansive House With Delightful Features

Yakusha Design, borne out of Ukraine and famed for breaking with Soviet tradition is responsible for this Dnepropetrovskian house. Delightfully surprising, the property was inspired by six people; its inhabitants (four of them children), and despite the impressive figure it cuts in the landscape, is a product of eco design, but it isn’t until venturing . . .

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Modern Townhome in Bangkok’s Fashion District

Located in Bangkok’s Fashion District in the new Siamese Blossom residential complex, this breathtaking open plan townhome was envisioned to allow tenants to coexist with the natural surroundings highlighted with beautifully landscaped gardens. To facilitate this interaction with nature, the townhome is designed with walls of windows opening to the outdoors. The main area of . . .

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Stunning Modern Family Residence in Thiva, Greece

Situated on the outskirts of  Thiva, Greece, this single story residence with basement was built for a family of four by Takis Exarchopoulos Architects. Accessible by a single, countryside road, one of the home’s most attractive characteristics is its panoramic views of the surrounding farmland and woodlands. The architect created a U-shape design by connecting . . .

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Swedish White Heirloom Apartment

A quiet, peaceful farm within the city of Linnestaden, Sweden provides the setting for this charming last century apartment set in a 18 unit condominium. It’s been recreated with a cheery open-plan living space, throw-back heirloom styling and modern convenience. The apartment solely occupies a single level opening onto a shared courtyard. The entire interior . . .

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Asian Apartment With Neutral Decor

This is another beautiful home design, created by WCH Interior, that demonstrates ways in which to make a neutral, understated palette convey a sophisticated and sleek image, with the original intent being to “reduce excessive decoration materials, and decorated in soft to render the user’s lifestyle” and the basic tones restricted to three colors of . . .

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