Introducing Achioté, the stunning vacation rental villas located on a hill overgrown with a jungle near Uvita town, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Designed by FormaFatal in 2022, Achioté is the first “rammed earth” implementation in Costa Rica.
The villas, which are designed for short-term recreational rentals, feature biophilic interiors with minimalist and simple designs. The villas have thin and sharp lines in contrast to the lush tropical vegetation, and the chosen materials and colors coincide perfectly with the surroundings. Each villa has a unique interior design concept based on the energies perceived in the location before construction.
Discover Casa Lubi, a stunning farmhouse in Brescia, Italy that received a 360-degree renovation designed by ZDA in 2023. The contemporary design balances the past, present, and future with luminous, harmonious, and vaguely “zen” atmospheres.
The open-plan ground floor features a double-height island, large fixed openings to the garden, and a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and private bathroom. The materials used in the design, including parquet floors, architectural concrete, and Corian bathroom sinks, create a dynamic and layered effect while honoring the traditional essence of the farmhouse.
Welcome to Ama House, a modern two-story residence located in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, California. Designed by XTEN Architecture in 2021, this award-winning residence is a sublime and spiritual retreat that blurs the lines between indoors and out, leveraging sustainable and biophilic design principles to create a dynamic tapestry of seamless layered environments.
Step into the home and be amazed by the art-filled space and contemporary design elements, all highlighted by the natural landscape and the site’s abundant, natural light. Discover artistically arranged vignettes, a curved masonry wall rising nearly 30 feet (9,14 m) along the length of the property, and a tribute to the late XTEN’s co-founder, Austin Kelly.
Casa Atelier MZ is a house located in the historic city of Padua, Italy. Designed by Depaolidefranceschibaldan Architetti in 2022, the house features a brick design style.
Inside the house, the living space is composed of autonomous parts that form a fluid sequence, where domestic life meets the work of the owner. The garden is redesigned by recovering the memory of the ancient brolo and the site of the stables. The brick face of the boundary wall is repeated with continuity inside the building, creating a unique and romantic atmosphere.
Welcome to Casa Lorena, an exquisite house located in the historic downtown of Mérida, Mexico. It has been designed by Workshop: Diseño y Construcción in 2021, combining traditional and modern elements.
The house was once a large property from the beginning of the 20th century, however, it was divided several times and now consists of only 4.5 meters front. Yet, it’s still full of history and charm, with Decauville beams brought from France, white quartz central island, blue pasta tiles coverings, wooden roof structure with Marseille clay tiles, exposed stones and a small pool. Casa Lorena is a perfect oasis of tranquility surrounded by nature and pastel colors, inviting us to take a journey to a simpler time.
The Blackstone Penthouse, an exciting project located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a luxurious apartment that stands out with its unique ideas brought to you by APS Concept Architects.
Designed to create a connection between nature and architecture, it features two large glass facades, allowing views out the surrounding area. A wall made from “Black Stone” gives the living room a majestic and impressive look, while a floor-to-ceiling fitted furniture and a curved staircase completely machined with sheet steel are some of the highlights of the project. With its remarkable design, the Blackstone Penthouse is the perfect combination of elegance and personality.
FH Bregenzerwald is a modern mountain house located in the picturesque Bregenzerwald region of Austria. Designed by Architektur Schweighofer in 2020, the home is a perfect blend of regional construction methods and modern design.
Its remote location provides stunning views of the surrounding forest and the split-level design creates a unique three-dimensional living experience. Cozy and private bedrooms create a contrast with the open and outgoing kitchen, dining area and living room, while an impressive black steel furnace is the centerpiece of the living space.
Welcome to Casa TAY, a modern apartment located in Palermo, Italy, with a stunning view of a small communal garden. Designed in 2022 by La Leta Architettura, this apartment is a harmonious blend of rigorous shapes and warm, luminous hues.
