There’s something about homes completely surrounded by nature that always get us excited. The Casa Apolo 11 by Chilian studio Parra + Edwards Arquitectos falls nicely into that category. This humble abode was built and completed just a few years ago in 2007. The two story home spans just over 1,000 square feet, and is located…
Dutch Architects Doepel Strijkers have been praised a multitude of times for their work on a Rotterdam home created around a “secret” park site in the Netherlands. Not only is the house surrounded by lush trees and greenery but the home itself is an old repurposed ambulance garage, with a “dugout” style kitchen and a great…
Sustainability and minimizing the carbon footprint are challenges that architects today choose to take on. One firm that has taken it on times three, with multiple series of homes so far is Glen Irani Architects who believe in maximizing the outdoor space to minimize the carbon footprint of single family homes. The Hover House 3 definitely…
Anyone fortunate enough to live in southern California will tell you just how beautiful this place truly is year round. La Jolla is one spot in particular that is exceptionally beautiful, especially the modern and contemporary residences that span the coast line. There are several massive white polished concrete residences along the ocean front, with the…
Travertine has always been a popular choice for flooring, but this stunning Travertine House takes things to next level. Almost the entire property is tastefully covered in travertine from head to toe. This three story residence was designed by the team at A-Cero. The contemporary palace lies on a hillside slope, and features an extremely minimalistic…
Nestled up on the rooftops in the Weiden District of Vienna, Austria is a townhome that looks as if it doesn’t belong– almost like an alien intruder. Architect coupleĀ Elke Meissl and Roman Delugan built their custom home with the intent to present dynamic architecture in the midst of an eclectic mix of buildings. The family dubs…
Casa G is a stunning residence designed by the at Gudmundur Jonsson Architect. The entire structure was built using inspiration from the actual landscape it resides on with a massive tilting wooden wall being the mediator between the northern and southern landscape characteristic. The interior of the residence is just as inspiring is the exterior. Utilizing…
The luxury housing market in Los Angeles, California is vast, and there is never any shortage of incredibly crafted contemporary homes. The team at Ben Bacal were looking to take things up a notch with the construction of this immaculate masterpiece located at 9909 Beverly Grove. At first glance, the multi-colored lighting can be mistaken for…
The hot and humid climate of Singapore makes the region the perfect candidate for open floor plans, and there is no better example of this than the beautifully designed ‘Fish House’ by Guz Architects. The entire design for the residence was based off the concept of creating a close relationship between building construction and nature. The…
In the United States, the islands of Hawaii are synonymous with dream destinations. Home to some of the most beautiful residences on the planet, the Jewel of Kahana exemplifies this to fullest. Located on the Island of Maui, this crown jewel it nothing short of breathtaking. The home spans over 9,200 square feet, allowing you enough…