Luxury Design

K 20 House designed by GSQUARED Architects, envisioned around a lush, vertically planted courtyard, is a multi-level residence designed to embrace and celebrate natural elements. The home strategically utilizes north-facing spaces and sheltered courtyards to maximize available space and natural light. The use of materials such as off-shutter concrete, granite, and oak timber creates a […]

Stairway to the Stars House designed by Minarc Group, located in sunny Los Angeles, is a stunning architectural feat inspired by the unique light and colors of its surroundings. From the moment one enters through the monumental 6′ x 14′ pivot wooden door, the home offers a breathtaking unobstructed view through its open layout, extending […]

Cascada de Luz designed by Studio Saxe is a serene home that overlooks the vibrant surf town and the expansive horizon beyond. Nestled into the lush mountainside across from Dominical, Costa Rica, this architectural masterpiece allows sunrays to filter through the roof canopy, casting soft, dappled light over the spaces below. A refreshing breeze carries […]

GC-01 house designed with meticulous attention to the climate, views, and privacy. This house is a 960m² bespoke coastal home that epitomizes luxurious coastal living. Situated atop a hill in one of South Africa’s most picturesque coastal precincts, the house offers breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding landscape. The architecture seamlessly integrates […]

River Bend House designed by Craft of Architecture, situated in a temperate climate is nestled within a large site adorned with wild grasses and trees, offering 360-degree views, with primary vistas to the south. Perched on the southern slope at the top of a hill, this location provides a unique and serene setting. River Bend […]

GJ House designed by Estudio GMARQ, located on a double lot in a gated community on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, is a modern minimalist home designed for a young family. The clients desired a home with modern architecture, simple lines, a strong connection with nature, ample natural light, and spacious interiors. The design features […]

Coolamon House by DFJ Architects, set against the breathtaking hinterland and coastal views is a remarkable home crafted with quality materials such as brass, concrete, and local blackbutt, chosen for their elegant weathering processes and raw simplicity. The site, once a banana farm, underwent significant regeneration to restore the land, allowing the house to eventually […]

Ultimate House designed by Studio 2+2, inspired by the cosmos and Indian mythology, explores a refreshing departure from conventional geometric architectural styles, offering a private retreat and home in one. The design responds sensitively to its site with a double entrance on opposite ends: a slope to ascend upon entry and a downward path upon […]

Free Bird Project, a private residence in Berawa, Bali, that masterfully combines contemporary Japanese design with tropical modernism. This innovative home reflects architect Alexis Dornier’s dedication to integrating built environments with nature. The centerpiece of ‘The Free Bird Project’ is a living room suspended above the swimming pool, seamlessly connecting the two wings of the […]

Concrete House designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects, once a modest two-story residence, this home has been transformed into a contemporary, light-filled concrete and glass marvel bordering a nature reserve in Bedfordview. Positioned against a steep rock face, the site features stabilized rocky outcrops with climbing walls and vertical gardens. The design centers around […]

Pendulum House, located in Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil, is a single-family home designed for a couple with two children. The house, designed by Truvian Arquitetura, integrates functionality and a strong connection with nature, reflecting the core principles of the firm. The brief included transforming the service kitchen into a gourmet space connected to the living […]

White House, designed by Dipen Gada and Associates, is a tranquil haven located near the airport in Vanana, Porbandar. This exquisite residence was conceived during the Covid-19 pandemic for a marine rescue operations and engineering professional. The client’s vision included a soothing, functional, and parent-friendly home, frequently visited by his in-laws. Situated on a 65,000 […]

House Duk, designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects, is a modern marvel that perfectly encapsulates the essence of outdoor living. The clients desired a spacious, contemporary home that seamlessly integrated with the natural surroundings. Their vision was realized through an open-plan design featuring practical glass and steel elements that extend into the garden, enhancing […]

CCA House, designed by Greg Wright Architects, is a striking example of a building that seamlessly integrates memory and context while presenting a modern, unexpected exterior. With its dark color and angled composition, the house is a renovation that preserves much of the original layout and geometry of the grand faux-Tudor styled homestead. The new […]

House Eccleston, designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects, is a testament to mid-20th century modernism, inspired by the client’s fondness for this architectural style. This open-plan glass and concrete house features a music room for family musical activities and a dance studio for the children. The property, set on a sloped stand, includes a […]

Hawaan 5085 House, designed by Kevin Lloyd Architects, is an exquisite example of contemporary architectural design situated in the premier gated estate of Umhlanga, Durban. The house is meticulously crafted with an H-shaped layout on the ground floor, which seamlessly extends into the upper level, albeit without the middle section, to comply with estate width […]

Clifton Nettleton Road House, designed by Peerutin Architects, is a state-of-the-art modern family home that harmoniously blends functionality and architectural expression with its prestigious location on Nettleton Road. This residence caters to the needs of a growing family and the entertaining lifestyle of its owners. The design incorporates bold and earthy materials, creating an aesthetic […]

Oriole Way House designed by McClean Design, situated at the end of Oriole Way overlooking Sunset Strip, this property was more of a cliff than a buildable site but boasts one of the best views in the city. The primary challenge was to integrate the house into the steep hillside while creating a suitable entry […]

Dew House designed by Ayutt and Associates Design, is a modern country home nestled in Ubon Ratchathani. This residence embraces natural elements to enhance the sensory experience and foster family closeness. Inspired by traditional Thai countryside homes, the design integrates sight, touch, smell, and sound to create an intimate connection with its surroundings. Unlike typical […]

House on V-Stilts designed by K-Thengono Design Studio is an elevated sanctuary. Facing the severe challenge of land subsidence caused by excessive groundwater use, a cherished property in Jakarta’s premier waterfront area sought a transformation. The owner enlisted K-Thengono Design Studio to devise a solution that not only revitalized and protected their home but also […]

Charmed House designed by The Ranch, to offer a new modern home as a surprise for a homeowner’s wife. The task was to replace the outdated ranch house in Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood, which the family had outgrown after eight years and three children. Despite the risks involved, the surprise was a success, and the family […]

Palm Desert Retreat located in the design journey for a home at a Palm Desert golf club, reflecting the clients’ evolving desires. The new site, facing North, presented a unique challenge: balancing shelter from the intense desert sun while maximizing natural daylight. Kor Architects tackled this challenge through meticulous sun studies, ensuring that the home […]

Seacliff House designed by McClean Design is a masterpiece of coastal design. A restrictive height limit, combined with the need to preserve views from neighboring properties on all sides, constrained the location and size of the upper floor. This resulted in a three-level home with the primary living spaces on the top floor, the entry […]

O-asis House, designed by The Ranch Mine, is a solar-powered haven that beautifully merges modern living with the timeless allure of music, sunlight, and desert flora and fauna. Nestled low in the desert landscape at a height of just 12.5 feet, the home is encircled by a rusted steel rattlesnake fence and finished in pristine […]

Red Rocks House designed by The Ranch Mine, clinging to the side of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, a Spanish Colonial Revival style house has been transformed into a dwelling that creates and elevates a variety of experiences with both the natural and man-made environment. When the homeowners approached Claire and Cavin Costello of The […]

Waterside is a nine-story beachside apartment building in Clifton, Cape Town, designed by SAOTA in 2009. The interior design studio ARRCC, in collaboration with Karen Stanek from KS Designs, undertook the task of merging three apartments over two levels. Their primary objective was to redevelop and unify the floorplan, with a particular emphasis on enhancing […]

K House by Atelier Design N Domain that has masterfully transformed an existing family home in a tropical village on the outskirts of Bombay, India, into a contemporary masterpiece. Originally a traditional farmhouse built in the early 90s, the house was redesigned to embrace the tropical context and enhance connectivity with its natural surroundings. The […]

F3 Residence by Belluzzo Martinhão Arquitetos is a stunning example of contemporary design harmoniously integrated with its natural surroundings. Situated on a rectangular plot with a steep slope, the residence strategically sets back the main volume of the house to the central portion of the plot, creating an expansive front garden that gently navigates the […]

EcoBreeze House stands as a unique project in the bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, where spacious designs are rare. A+ Architects seized this opportunity to create a home deeply intertwined with Vietnam’s natural climate and environment, allowing the house to “breathe” and offer an intimate living space connected to nature. Departing from conventional […]

South Villa is a five-story penthouse located within the award-winning Clifton Terraces apartments on Victoria Road, Cape Town. Perched on the iconic Lion’s Head, it offers extravagant ocean views and vistas of local landmarks such as Table Mountain and Clifton’s pristine beaches. The building’s design mirrors the natural contours of its site, ensuring that the […]

Medburn Villa’s is an exceptional property designed by Jenny Mills Architects, situated on the prestigious Medburn Road in Camps Bay. This exciting development consists of a subdivided erf with two double dwellings, offering a total of four luxurious units. Medburn Road, renowned as the best address in Camps Bay, is ideally located close to the […]

House BMY is a single-storey concrete home designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings rather than dominate them. Gottsmann Architects have crafted this residence to embody a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, creating an ideal sanctuary for a modern family. The centerpiece of the home is a long, tall passage referred to as […]

River Hills Residence embodies the laid-back ethos of Austin. This lakeside retreat overlooks a sweeping lawn shaded by towering native pecan and bald cypress trees. A path from the house leads to a swimming pool, guest cabin, and boat dock. The main house consists of two wings flanking a central courtyard, connected by a glass […]

Sarbonne I House designed by McClean Design, inspired by Southern California’s temperate climate and spectacular city views. This 14,000-square-foot residence is designed as an entertainer’s urban haven. The narrow lot inspired a grand hallway that serves as a spine for the main rooms, featuring high ceilings, abundant natural light, and oversized windows and doors that […]

Sunridge House by McClean Design, nestled in the resort town of Whistler, British Columbia, seventy-eight miles north of Vancouver, stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity in the face of severe winter weather. The 6,187-square-foot lot presents a steep, rocky terrain, making this McClean Design’s first encounter with such challenging conditions. “The house appears to […]

House No. 47 is nestled in a well-established, leafy suburb of Kuala Lumpur. The design brief called for a contemporary tropical residence that would cater to a two-generation family, emphasizing togetherness, privacy, security, and low maintenance. The architects devised a “C” shaped floor plan that features a covered yet well-ventilated central courtyard. This courtyard, enclosed […]

Palm House designed by Metropole Architects with design is centered on three rectangular forms arranged to evoke a sense of opposing movement. The first rectangle is grounded and aligned along an east-west axis. The second and third rectangles are elevated and positioned side by side along a North-South axis—one oriented towards the ocean and the […]

West Bay House, designed by McClean Design, is located on the Balboa Peninsula, which runs parallel to the Pacific coast just south of Newport Beach. This area is known for its picturesque views and vibrant boating scene, making it an ideal location for waterfront homes. However, most houses in this area are generic structures squeezed […]

Buckskin Drive residence, designed by Whipple Russell Architects, after a long career in building, the original homeowners of the yearned to apply their hands-on skills to a home of their own. Their search for an ocean vista led them to Orange County, where they discovered a sloping property high on a hill with a breathtaking […]

The design retained the original concept of a central volume with stairways and a layout allowing a view from the front door through to the outdoors. Marc Whipple suggested deconstructing the old house for material recycling rather than demolishing it, followed by extensive excavation due to the large below-grade area of the home. Entering through […]