Villa Noal: Sustainable Living Meets Contemporary Italian Flair

Modern single-story house with pool and lounge chairs.

Experience the epitome of sustainable luxury at Villa Noal in Brescia, Italy. This modern house, designed by Andrea Benedetti of Panificio Architecture Workshop in 2023, epitomizes the Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) standard. Melding discreet luxury with cutting-edge sustainable technology, Villa Noal harnesses renewable energy produced on-site. Its design is a perfect blend of aesthetic excellence and energy efficiency, featuring a private pool and refined interiors.

Join us in exploring how this architectural marvel harmoniously integrates energy-saving features without compromising on its sophisticated design and comfort.

178 House: Mexico’s Modern Family Oasis

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Explore the 178 House, a 2023 architectural marvel by 21arquitectos in Zapopan, Mexico. This stunning home merges with its natural surroundings, creating an illusion of floating. Its interior boasts a triple-height core with a glass bridge, an open-plan social area leading to a terrace and pool, and a serene private upper level.

Elegantly designed with a blend of white masonry, concrete, oak, and marble, the 178 House epitomizes sophisticated living.

Cuatro Aguas: Redefining Traditional Chilean Homes

Modern courtyard with transparent walls blending indoor and outdoor spaces.

Cuatro Aguas, designed by DX Arquitectos, is an architectural marvel in Chile’s sunny Chicureo valley. Completed in 2015, this house blends a massive single-volume design with four unique roof slopes, creating a stunning water courtyard. Traditional design elements, including large Chilean clay tiles and thick brick walls, offer a cool retreat in the harsh Chicureo heat. Moving away from the typical “Chilean House” style, Cuatro Aguas stands as a testament to innovative yet traditional architecture.

La Salvada Louboutin: Melding Modernity and Tradition

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La Salvada Louboutin, Tarek Shamma‘s 2021 architectural marvel in Melides, Portugal, epitomizes a fusion of modern and traditional design. This two-bedroom retreat, sculpted with local materials and eco-friendly methods, harmoniously blends with its surroundings.

Its design celebrates both indoor comfort and Portugal’s stunning outdoor scenery, featuring a 5-meter wide cactus. Traditional Azulejos tiles intersect with modern geometric aesthetics, creating a culturally rich and environmentally considerate space.

Villa Avellana Residencia: Eco-Luxury in Costa Rica

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Villa Avellana Residencia by SARCO Architects Costa Rica stands as a modern tropical ultra-luxury haven in Guanacaste Province. This award-winning house blends stunning beachfront views with an eco-conscious approach, offering a unique indulgence in luxury living. With meticulous design and guest-centric features, it redefines the standards of high-end real estate.

Villa Avellana exemplifies the seamless integration of opulence and environmental responsibility.

Exploring Options for the Best Material for Your Pool Deck

Outdoor pool area with sun loungers surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

Before choosing materials for a pool deck, it is important to pay attention to such key factors as safety and durability, special attention should be paid to the intensity of human traffic near the pool deck because different materials have different performance indicators. Durable materials like concrete have been a common choice for pool decks in the past, even though they can be hot underfoot, dangerously slippery, and can crack over time. For a safer and stronger surface for pool decks, experienced professionals turn to visually appealing wood alternatives, value for money, and allow you to create your custom design solution for your pool deck. However, there are also other interesting materials for pool decks and we will talk about them later.

Casa Máxima: Modern Living in Spain’s Galician Countryside

Modern courtyard with geometric design, green lawn, and a person walking.

Casa Máxima, designed by Gramática Arquitectónica in 2019, stands as a modern architectural marvel in Pontevedra, Spain. Perfectly adapted to the unique ‘minifundio’ land patterns of the rururban Galician landscape, this house showcases a one-floor design that masterfully manipulates light and shadow.

The property’s layout, reminiscent of a comic strip, features rooms each telling their own story. The meticulously crafted garden extends the seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living, with the grey granite stone exteriors and a cedar centerpiece in the kitchen echoing the beauty and tradition of its surroundings.