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Casa 1a by Studio Arte Architecture & Design

Casa 1a by Studio Arte Architecture & Design

Set in the stunningly beautiful Portimão, Portugal, Casa 1a is a traditional Algarvian villa that has been recently remodeled and upgraded to meet all the modern comforts of today. It features a pool with a dry garden around it, as well as an “Açoteia” – a terrace on top of the building replacing the roof.

Studio Arte Architecture & Design designed this luxurious villa in 2022 to take advantage of Quinta do Paraiso’s breathtaking landscape.

Retrici by YCL Studio

Retrici by YCL Studio

Discover Retrici, an exquisite two-floor apartment located in Vilnius, Lithuania. This contemporary masterpiece, designed by YCL Studio in 2023, features 120 sq.m. (1292 sq.ft.) of living space divided into two floors.

The main area of the first floor consists of a master bedroom, while the second floor has two separate children’s rooms. The apartment also features a romantic bathtub situated beneath a roof window, two separate dark zones with a WC and shower room, and a circular void in the staircase path that creates a structural painting in the common area.

Live Oak Ridge Residence by KOA – Keyes Office of Architecture

FeaturedLive Oak Ridge Residence by KOA – Keyes Office of Architecture

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.

Sonoma Wine Country 1 by Feldman Architecture

FeaturedSonoma Wine Country 1 by Feldman Architecture

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.

Tengoku Residence by CLB Architects

Tengoku Residence by CLB Architects

Tengoku Residence, a modern Japanese-inspired 4,700-square-foot (436.3 m²) vacation home designed by CLB Architects, is located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the perfect location to experience the Rocky Mountain West.

This stunning four-bedroom home, named after the Japanese word for “paradise”, offers breathtaking views of the pond and the Tetons beyond, and is arranged around a series of garden courtyards. The organic roof openings, translucent purple amethyst slab, and Caracas blue limestone cladding add a unique and creative touch to the mid-century modern design. With its carefully framed views of nature, operable clerestory windows, and triple-paned windows, Tengoku Residence is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Jackson Hole.

Sharon Residence by Resolution: 4 Architecture

Sharon Residence by Resolution: 4 Architecture

Sharon Residence is a 1,892 square foot (176 m2) prefab house designed by Resolution: 4 Architecture, located in Sharon, Connecticut, USA.

This modern residence offers sweeping views of the Housatonic Valley, with a large wrap-around deck and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The interior features durable and low-maintenance materials like dark bamboo floor, maple cabinets, black quartz countertops, and large format floor and wall tiles. The Sharon Residence is a high-performance building envelope, combining closed cell spray foam and batt insulation, geothermal energy, solar-ready roof and a wood-burning stove.

Cass Bay House by MC Architecture Studio

Cass Bay House by MC Architecture Studio

Introducing Cass Bay House, a stunning bayfront house situated in Cass Bay, Lyttelton, New Zealand. Designed by MC Architecture Studio, this house has been redesigned and extended in 2022.

As you enter the property, you will be greeted with three distinct volumes—a soft vertical timber-lined box with a hidden garage door, a hard tiled roof and wall, and a sculptural Corten steel portal. Passing through the portal, you are welcomed to a clean, pure, and unoccupied gallery space.

Descending into the house, you will find a series of living spaces terraced with the contours of the site, all with captivating views over the waters of Cass Bay. This space has a strong connection to the outdoor living decks which also terrace with the land, containing intimate living, dining, cooking, and bar leaner areas.

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