Acclaimed Italian designers Ludovica+Roberto Palomba are known for their gorgeous furniture and accessory collections– but their Summer home in Salento, Italy is a work of art in itself. Situated in a 17th century oil mill, this home looks anything but. Though the historic interior elements remain beautifully in tact, the stone walls, floors and arches become…
This may not be the first seashell house we’ve seen, but, it certainly is another creative take on living near the ocean. Situated in Isla de Mujeres in Mexico, the two adjacent “Moon Shell” and “Queen Conch” titled spaces share a pool and ocean views. Architect Eduardo Ocampo designed the home, and it’s now available as…
New York isn’t always synonymous with some of the more rural areas that allow for space to move and roam between homes– but this gorgeous 2,000 square foot stunner by Bates Masi Architects is a perfect reminder of the remainder of New York that is not filled with a concrete jungle– even though this home is…
Altius Architecture designed this gorgeous seasonal Bala Park Island home, and with the site in mind, created it up against a granite ridge all the while keeping things sustainable and true to their distinct style. The residence is a comfortable 2,200 square feet, and at this medium sized square footage the architect’s focus was to keep…
Located in the Healdsburg Valley of California, this striking contemporary piece of architecture sits perched just above the Dry Creek Valley beds. Used primarily as a vacation home, this Swatt + Miers built residence would make a superb standard home for any small sized family. Sectioned off into West and East wings, the home has private…
There’s no place like an all-encompassing home, and with Villa Sapi that’s exactly what you get. Located in Indonesia’s tropical Lombok Island, this home is more than just your average vacation destination. The David Lombardi built villa is home to multiple buildings, tennis courts and an open air dining space that never gets tiring. The home…
New York’s ‘The Hamptons’ is known for being one of the most upscale places to vacation, let alone live, in the US. Take the gorgeous water views and classic homes that are abound in this setting– and in comes worldwide Abiboo Architecture firm to put in a shipping container compound on a nice edge plot of…
Nestled into an island on the Adriatic is the perfect Summer getaway house. Designed by DAR612, this simple stone facade home features an elliptical floor plan and courtyard. Among the overall design elements is a whole slew of space and integrated elements. The outdoor spaces are really tied in to the indoor areas– with sleeping quarters…
A local island just off of the coast of New Zealand might be imagined as running rampant with indigenous plant life, yurts, wild life and not a whole lot to it. Patterson Associates Architects changes that vision of the Waiheke Island with their “Local Rock House.” The residence utilizes local rocks (hence the name) to belong…
If there’s one thing that really makes a space feel expansive– it’s glorious window views. Whether they’re floor to ceiling or completely wall to wall frameless windows, space is always better when the gorgeous natural surroundings can flood in. This especially rings true for the Max Pritchard designed Emu Bay House in Southern Australia. Either side…