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Lorne House: Panoramic Bay Views and Luxury Features

FeaturedSpacious open-plan living area with wooden ceiling, stone walls, and modern furnishings.

Lorne House, a stunning coastal retreat designed by Austin Design Associates, seamlessly blends with its picturesque surroundings in Lorne, Australia. This 2021 project showcases a warm and cosy beach house that doubles as an entertainer’s paradise, featuring a natural material palette and sweeping views of the panoramic bay.

The ground floor provides comfortable spaces for the client’s adult children and friends, while the luxurious upper level boasts a master suite, generous kitchen, dining, and living areas, all with large glass doors and windows capturing the stunning scenery.

Hughesdale Extension: Modernizing a 1920s Clinker Brick Home

Sleek modern structure with expansive glass walls, wooden deck, and landscaped yard.

Block Architecture Studio‘s recent Hughesdale Extension project in Melbourne, Australia, offers a thoughtful renovation to a 1920s red clinker brick dwelling.

The new open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space seamlessly connects to the backyard, while the reconfigured original structure provides additional bedrooms, a master suite, and functional living areas. By carefully preserving the existing fabric, the design balances modern amenities with the home’s historical character, creating a harmonious blend of old and new.

Villa Papillon: Showcasing a Lebanese Art Collector’s Dream Home

Sleek, modern architecture with an elevated roofline, outdoor dining area, and pool.

Located in the coastal town of Batroun, Lebanon, Villa Papillon is a stunning residential project designed by the acclaimed architectural firm WORKac. This 2022-completed house rethinks the relationship between art, architecture, and landscape, creating a harmonious interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Designed for a Lebanese art collector and his family, the villa features a series of rooms organized around an open-air courtyard, with the main living areas and bedrooms facing the Mediterranean Sea.

Hudson River House: Waterfront Retreat with Panoramic Views

FeaturedA modern, minimalist building with a wooden facade, surrounded by a landscaped garden.

The Hudson River House, designed by acclaimed architect Robert Luntz, offers a serene escape in the picturesque Hudson Valley of the United States.

This compact, 2017-built house was designed for a couple seeking to trade the confines of Manhattan living for a home that seamlessly integrates with its stunning natural surroundings. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize panoramic views of the Hudson River, this modern residence boasts a lightness and reflectivity that creates the impression of a hovering volume in the sky.

Southwest House: Embracing Light, Shadow, and Breezes in Thai Design

Clean, minimalist architecture with stark white walls, open spaces, and a person standing in the foreground.

The Southwest House, designed by Tantai Architects, is a captivating residential project located in Chaiyaphum, Thailand. Inspired by the integration of light and wind in traditional Thai arts and architecture, this 2023 house embraces the southwest monsoon, offering a contemporary twist on the region’s design vernacular.

Featuring a layout that prioritizes light, shadow, and natural ventilation, the Southwest House seamlessly blends modern living with the area’s distinctive environmental conditions.

High Peak Meadow House: Stunning Catskills Mountain Retreat

Modern, eco-friendly home with wood exterior, large windows, and outdoor deck overlooking hills.

Situated in the picturesque Catskill Mountains of Windham, United States, the High Peak Meadow House is a stunning architectural masterpiece designed by esteemed architect Robert Luntz. Constructed in 2009, this house showcases a unique design approach that seamlessly integrates two separate living spaces, catering to the needs of a young family from Manhattan and a grandparent from Connecticut. The innovative layout and energy-efficient systems make this second home a true gem in the heart of the Catskills Forest Preserve.

Casas 1922: Sustainable Bioclimatic Design in Spain

Quaint courtyard with reflecting pool, stone walls, and bell tower in the background.

Nordest Arquitectura‘s innovative “Casas 1922” project in RupiĆ , Spain, showcases a bioclimatic and integrated approach to residential design. This two-house development, designed in 2023, prioritizes the harmonious relationship between interior and exterior spaces, with a central courtyard blurring the boundaries between the two.

Embracing the advantages of industrialized systems, the project reinterprets traditional typologies to create a building that seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, where natural materials like compacted earth, adobe, and wood take center stage.

House on Sunset Ridge: Luxury Prefab Home in Norfolk

A modern, wood-paneled home set against a lush, grassy backdrop with large windows and a garage.

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Norfolk, Connecticut, the House on Sunset Ridge showcases the impeccable design of architect Robert Luntz. This 2,650-square-foot prefab home serves as a weekend retreat for a family of four seeking respite from their hectic New York City lifestyle. Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass windows that maximize natural light and provide sweeping views of the surrounding countryside, this LEED-certified residence blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living.

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