Experience a modern luxurious piece of history right in Barcelona, Spain! Bright Apartment in Barcelona, designed by O&A London’s Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova in 2016, is a stunning apartment located in the iconic Casa Jasinta Ruix building constructed in 1904 by the renowned architect Ramon Viniolas.
The building’s original characteristics were preserved and interpreted through the interior design, including meandering corridors and lofty ceilings with a majestic mosaic to accent it all. Other antique and vintage features, such as locks and door handles, were also restored to create a Spanish yet modern apartment honoring Barcelona’s heritage.
Introducing the Live Oak Ridge Residence – a stunning contemporary home designed by KOA – Keyes Office of Architecture in 2022 and located in Austin, Texas.
Set within the rolling terrain of West Lake Hills, this beautiful home has been designed to take advantage of the surrounding tree-top views, while also providing privacy from the street.
The upper level has been designed to be visually open to the outdoors, with a ribbon-window design giving unobstructed views of the landscape, and balconies allowing natural air to flow through the home. A stone entry volume buffers the opening living area from the street level, while the kitchen has expansive views of the rolling hills and a curated view of the front yard. Natural light is able to reflect over the stone volume, eliminating the need for any artificial lighting. Finally, the exterior of the home is cloaked in black metal panels and cedar wood soffits, providing a stunning view from the street.
Take a journey with us to Sonoma Wine Country 1, a contemporary-style retreat designed in 2021 by Feldman Architecture located in Sonoma, California.
This one-bedroom escape has been cleverly transformed into an idyllic family home, complete with an updated primary suite, modern kitchen, yoga and Pilates studio, and a great room with expansive views of the valley floor and distant hills.
Step outdoors to take in the beauty of the area with a poolside patio, terrace, and fire pit, all offering comfortable outdoor living. With dark-stained cedar siding, softly glowing plaster walls, and low stone landscape walls, Sonoma Wine Country 1 is the perfect place to experience the beauty of Sonoma County.
Introducing “American Style in Israel“, a stunning house located in central Israel designed by Karen Maimon.
The property was completely renovated to reflect the American style the clients wanted – cozy and inviting spaces with plenty of storage and modern touches.
Light oak parquet, plaster walls concealing air conditioning units, black library running across two levels, granite gray kitchen, white parquet floors for the home office, 3-meter black stone slabs for an en-suite bathroom, Bauhaus windows opening up to an outdoor space with wooden shower and treehouse – all these features create a unique boutique feel that reminds the owners of their life in America.
Discover House Kanton Solothurn, a modern extension of a manor house from the 1960s located near the city center of Solothurn, Switzerland.
Designed by Tormen Architekten in 2022, the house opens up to the south with targeted interventions, featuring a large seating area that wraps around the main building like a meander. From the seating area, one can elegantly descend a few steps to the terrace deck with pool area and a wonderful view of the alpine landscape of the Eiger Mönch and the Jungfrau.
The Mushroom is a surreal forest retreat located in Xinyu, China, designed by ZJJZ Atelier in 2020.
Located near Fairy Lake, an area with over 1600 years of history, this retreat provides guests with the opportunity to relax and enjoy nature. The two-volume design features a panoramic window and a skylight to bring nature into the space, while the steel structure and granolithic concrete cladding ensures that the building will harmoniously blend into the surrounding environment.
Introducing Ksaraah, a weekend retreat located in Bengaluru, India, designed by Taliesyn – Design & Architecture in 2021. The two-storey residence is perched atop the site’s highest level, framed by views of the majestic Savandurga Hill, one of the largest monolith hills in Asia. This one-of-a-kind real estate project blends harmoniously with its lush surroundings, creating a serene atmosphere with limitless opportunities for its inhabitants.
The design intervention is focused on creating adaptable, multi-use communal spaces while remaining respectful of the local community and landscape. It ensures minimum deviation from the existing landscape while providing a space with its own distinct identity. With its sleek exterior staircase, feature stone wall, and a pool as its epicentre, Ksaraah is a perfect example of modern architecture and design style.
Unlock the secrets of a one of a kind home located in the Sharon region of Israel! This charming wooden property was designed by Israeli architect Boaz Snir in 2022, and features a unique country design style with influences from Morocco, Greece, and the Far East.
The house was imported from the US in the 1980s in containers and reconstructed on-site, and the renovation included an addition of a staircase, a swimming pool, and a wide pergola to create an inviting outdoor space. The interior was transformed with the use of unusual colors and materials, and an extensive renovation was done on the wood giving the house a rustic, yet modern country feel. With its cozy vibes and artful design, this house is a perfect blend of past and present, and it will make you fall in love with it!
