Nortehaus is a B&B retreat located in Norland, Canada, designed by Willy Kuhne in 2023 with a minimalist design style. Situated in the picturesque area of Norland, this retreat offers spectacular views of the river and the surrounding trees.
Drawing from Nordic and Japanese influences, Nortehaus honours simplicity, good company, sustainability, and all things hygge. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling windows in the expansive living area, unwind in the cozy bedrooms featuring 12-inch memory foam mattresses and full ensuite bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling tiled showers, or take a lazy swim in the summer or a cold plunge in the winter in the nearby river. All elements throughout Nortehaus were selected with an appreciation for high-end materials.
Check out this stunning penthouse apartment located in Haifa, Israel! This modern masterpiece is the work of Erez Shani and was created in 2021. Dubbed Bat Galim Duplex, this property is definitely something special.
Haifa is a bustling Israeli city with a rich history and plenty of culture to explore. It’s no surprise that this stylish penthouse sits within such an incredible location.
Discover the stylish apartment in Milan, Italy, named Torre Aria. Designed by NCB Architettura, this contemporary property is located in the vibrant Porta Nuova district.
The newly built 17-story building consists of 42 luxury apartments, one of which is a 300 m2 family home. This unique project was created in 2022, and blends the classic style of the Mid-Century with the modernity of a metropolitan skyscraper.
The apartment features modern fixtures and large windows, flooding the interior with natural light and giving it a sophisticated contemporary feel. As part of the design, works of 20th-century and contemporary artists were integrated, creating an immersive and unique atmosphere. Inside, you will find a mix of new, modern antique and custom-made elements, including furniture designed by Arclinea and pieces created by Ettore Sottsass and Cini Boeri.
The project was based on the family’s love for art and design and was created to pay homage to the modernity and history of Milan.
Kiki ARCHi has crafted a stunning single-family house in Beijing, China, that combines traditional and contemporary elements. The project, named Classic Meets Modern, features the owner’s collection of Golden Nanmu (Phoebe zhennan) wood furniture, which is a popular architectural and furniture material for the imperial family in Ming and Qing dynasties, and was used in the famous Forbidden City.
With the help of the designer’s expertise, the house has been replanned and adjusted to incorporate the owner’s collection into a modern-style home that perfectly balances space and display design. The three colors of black, white, and gray are used in large quantities, corresponding to the scenes of ‘traditional’, ‘modern’, and ‘transition’ respectively. Visitors to the house can experience a sense of ritual and inclusiveness while being surrounded by the beauty of Beijing.
Hampton House is a two-story contemporary house located in Hampton, Australia. Built in 2018, the house was designed by Architecture Works as a light-filled family home that would accommodate a family of five and cater to entertaining.
The home has been Heritage listed, requiring the original Edwardian weatherboard facade to remain intact. The contemporary addition to the rear of the house features white concrete forms to reflect the existing weatherboards, creating a sense of strength in the design and life of the dwelling. Challenges included meeting the expectations of the clients and integrating a modern concrete and glass form within the constraints of Heritage guidelines. The house extends over three levels and is connected by a central helical stair. An overhanging roof provides shelter to the internal spaces and creates an intimate outdoor living area, while external motorized venetian blinds allow the owners to control the amount of light and privacy.
Situated in the coastal suburb of Hampton, the house boasts stunning views of the bay to the West.
Whether you’re a homeowner getting ready to landscape your property, or a business owner trying to ensure you have everything you need to help homeowners with their landscaping needs, you might have wondered about the best attachments to buy for your excavators. After all, the more equipment you have, the less manual labor can be required, and the more tasks you can achieve in a short space of time. Don’t look past some of the following essential excavator attachments for large or small landscaping tasks.
Welcome to Casa Joana, a minimalist house designed by Studio Arte Architecture & Design located in the historic city of Silves, Portugal.
Built in 2020, Casa Joana is a stunning property that combines minimalism and rural styling to create a perfect balance. This house is full of high-quality finishings and features a stylish courtyard and a splash pool, surrounded by beautiful curated finishings, creating a bright and sophisticated family setting with neutral palettes throughout.
Silves is an idyllic city located in the south of Portugal, known for its beautiful natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and delicious gastronomy.
Villa Messenia, designed in 2021 by Block722, is a luxury vacation home located in Messenia, Greece.
This stunning residence blends the elegance of a chic urban retreat with the all-natural feel and openness of an idyllic getaway. Situated on a generous, sloped, seaside plot and surrounded by native Mediterranean vegetation, Villa Messenia is the perfect place for a family getaway. Spanning 310 sq. m (3,335 sq. ft), the house is arranged across three floors, featuring two living areas, a large dining room, a professional kitchen, and 8 bedrooms.
The interior composition is built around the clean yet warm and textured organic minimalism that defines Block722’s work, utilizing dark and light timber, natural stone, terrazzo floors, marble, metal and soft white walls. Custom-designed furniture pieces, handmade craft-led items, and specially commissioned pieces such as rope wall art further add a bespoke touch to the property.