By the Pinheiros River in the city of Sao Paulo, huge stacked concrete volumes form the casing of a striking new home, designed by the talent at Brazilian company Studio MK27. Within the structure, a vertical circulation column acts as a core around which three exposed concrete boxes are pivoted, creating layers of cantilevered rooms . . .
Tag: modern
Bryan Cranston’s House
Bryan Cranston, aka Walter White in the cult TV drama Breaking Bad-and Hal in the long running comedy series Malcolm in the Middle, has proudly directed the building of his family’s ‘green’ beach house that has been Platinum LEED certiï¬ed. The Passive House design, the very first of its kind in Ventura County, California, is . . .
A Paradise Of A Place, Koh Samui [Video]
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We previously visited three spectacular Thai villas at the amazing luxury getaway on the island of Koh Samui, and we just can’t help going back for more. So, come with us once again to Thailand’s second-largest island after Phuket, as we visit yet another villa at Samujana.
Making The Most Out Of Small Apartments Using Transformable Spaces
We’re exploring the ideas behind some refreshingly handy transformable spaces, from BosaSPACE homes, where a whole host of slide-away and fold-away furniture solutions seem to secretly fill every nook and cranny. You may be familiar with common two-in-one pieces like lift top coffee tables, but these selections take multipurpose functionality to a whole new level. . . .
An Amazingly Beautiful Modern Waterfront House From New Zealand
If you love life on the lake, where the hardest choice of the day is whether to go kayaking on the water or take up a spot of fishing in the bay, then this amazing piece of waterfront real estate will set you dreaming. The home, designed by international award-winning architect Richard Naish, is situated . . .
Elegant Thai Retreat, Koh Samui
Situated on the quiet Lipa Noi beachfront, in Koh Samui, INASIA is an exemplary Thai villa of a contemporary style. Featuring a number of spacious open plan living pavilions and not one, but two private swimming pools, this eight bedroom holiday home enjoys a stunning panorama from sunrise to sunset.
Modern Villa With Pool
This very glamorous 500 square meter property is the work of renowned architect Frédéric-Paul Goux. Located in the picturesque Valbonne countryside, in France, the 5 bedroom villa boasts a 100 square meter living and dining room space, a laundry, playroom, wine cellar, spa and fitness center plus hammam, en suite bathrooms and a dressing room . . .
Cote d’Azur Villa With Spectacular Sea Views
This classy piece of contemporary Cannes real estate has been cut into a hillside of the residential area of SuperCannes, where it can take full advantage of the super views overlooking the bay and the Lerins Islands. Villa Chamade is a sight to behold in itself, with sun decks outside of every layer of glass . . .
Environmentally Responsible Home, San Antonio
The innovative Green Lantern home is the solution to an environmentally responsible challenge that was set to John Grable Architects by their client, who dreamed of a build that was sensitive to sustainability and serious about moral obligation. A balance of forward-thinking technologies teamed with traditional techniques evolved as testimony to both the architect and . . .
Modern Work of Mexican Architecture
Created by Carrillo Arquitectos, this striking volume of contemporary architecture is a private home situated in a residential area in Yucatan, Mexico. The house has been designed to promote freedom from indoor and outdoor stereotypical ideas, and instead incorporates elements of each ideal into each domain. The boundaries between inside and out become beautifully blurred . . .
Contemporary Home in the Hills
A large New Zealand based home, sits on over 80 acres of farmland in Riverhead, and gazes out over the surrounding native bush. The property is approached by a shaded walkway, running between attractive gardens and twin rock pools, into a modern work of architecture. Inside the light and bright dwelling, sliding glazed doors provide . . .
Contemporary Architecture and Interiors on Sunset Strip
Sitting right on Sunset Strip, behind a set of grand gates, this large scale drive-on estate is just moments from the nightlife, top class restaurants and fabulous shopping of the famous boulevard. The secluded Hagy Belzberg designed home hides behind a pepper tree hedge, offering a private sanctuary with resort features. Here is a video . . .
Exquisite Home Design
This selection of varied home design, by VietNam based studio EKE Interior, takes us through an inspirational tour of many spaces including kitchens, bathrooms, master bedrooms and kids rooms, so there should be something here to spark ideas for just about anyone’s up and coming home décor project!
Stone Walled Home with Wow Factor
This home is characterized by it’s exterior stone walls, creating an exterior decorative vein that is slightly unusual for this type of sharp edged contemporary architectural silhouette. Designed by the Ando Studio team, the structure forms a sprawling L-shaped layout with walls that retract to allow the homeowner to wander freely from the modern interior . . .
Kitchen Designs That Pop
Here’s a few kitchen designs that grab you with either a hit of color, or a quirky kind of cabinet layout. Taken from Arredo3 Cucine, there’s a fair bit of inspiration here for those who are after a culinary space with personality. Here are some others ways to make your kitchen really pop: 50 Cool . . .
Sunny Open Plan Limantos Residence
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 . . .
Black and White Graphic Decor
This is an extremely sharp and graphic approach to home decor, visualized by Geometrix Design, with stark contrasting black and white areas, furniture and accessories.
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
Bold Decor Schemes
Three gorgeous home designs, all designed by KUOO Architects, feature bold décor decisions to form cutting edge interiors. From living areas with dominating black feature walls to bathrooms with jewel-like jade colored mosaic tiling, this collection is inspired.
Formal Dining Room Decor
Although many of us seem to end up eating our meals in front of the television these days, it is still tradition to have a formal dining room in our homes. So how do we make the traditional ideal meet contemporary tastes? This set of fabulous dining areas should provide some food for thought. Recommended . . .
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 . . .