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Ribera Road: Maximizing Coastal Views in Eco-Friendly Home

Elevated modern home nestled in lush, mountainous landscape with striking tree silhouette.

Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects designed the Ribera Road residence, a modern vacation home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for a three-generation family. The house, completed in 2022, maximizes the coastal site’s potential with expansive ocean and valley views, an infinity-edge plunge pool, and a series of outdoor decks, creating a year-round, sustainable oasis for the family.

Casa Alegría: Surf-Inspired Mediterranean Vacation Rental

FeaturedA well-designed tropical villa with a pool, lush plants, and an open-concept layout.

Casa Alegria, a stunning vacation rental in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, designed by Garquiteg in 2022. This Mediterranean-style house in the Zicatela neighborhood boasts seamless indoor-outdoor living, featuring a free-flowing floor plan, lush desert landscaping, and breathtaking views of the nearby Punta Zicatela beach, known for its world-class surf.

Crafted with locally sourced and reclaimed materials, Casa Alegria exemplifies sustainable design while offering a unique and authentic experience for guests seeking a relaxing coastal retreat in the heart of Oaxaca.

The Miller: Coastal-Inspired Family Home in San Diego

Modern two-story home with peaked roofs, large windows, and lush desert landscaping.

The Miller, a coastal-inspired family home designed by Architects Magnus, is situated in the vibrant Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California. This 2023 project showcases a harmonious blend of indoor-outdoor living and durable, low-maintenance finishes, creating a seamless, easy-going atmosphere for the active family of four.

Embracing a natural palette of driftwood, sand, and soothing blues, the design seamlessly incorporates handpicked stone in the kitchen that evokes the gentle movements of the waves. The centerpiece of the home, a custom-built wooden dining table, serves as a focal point, while the addition of a four-legged family member, Gus, perfectly complements the overall aesthetic.

Sitges House: Veronica Mimoun’s Mediterranean Masterpiece

Modern white villa with pool, outdoor lounge, and lush green surroundings.

Veronica Mimoun Studio‘s Sitges House in Spain offers a captivating blend of modern design and breathtaking coastal views. This 400 sqm residence, situated in the Can Girona urbanization, boasts 4 en-suite bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and service area, all seamlessly integrated with the surrounding golf course and sea views. The home’s Mortex paving and custom-designed elements, including a striking lobby with a Nani Marquina carpet, create a harmonious and visually appealing living space.

House on the Outer Beach: Vacation Getaway on Cape Cod

FeaturedModern coastal home with wood siding, balcony, and stone path leading to porch.

This vacation home on the Outer Beach of Cape Cod, designed by 1100 Architect in 2018, showcases a harmonious blend of modern architecture and the natural surroundings.

Set on a hillside planted with native vegetation, the house features an upper volume clad in cedar shingles and a lower volume composed of mahogany siding, echoing the New England vernacular. The open-plan interiors maximize spatial flexibility and offer sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Gap House: Maximizing Ocean Views on Long Beach Island

A modern, two-story house with shingle siding, glass balconies, and a vibrant red door.

Situated on the idyllic shores of Long Beach Island, New Jersey, the captivating “The Gap House” by Parnagian Architects is a testament to modern coastal design. This stunning house, designed in 2024, caters to a couple and their family seeking a serene retreat, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living spaces to maximize breathtaking views of both the bay and the ocean.

Featuring a harmonious blend of natural materials, including Eastern White Cedar shingles and cement board panels, this house exemplifies a thoughtful and sustainable approach to architecture.

Dammuso Renovation: Bright Light and Airy Design in Sicily

Stone buildings with whitewashed roofs nestled in rugged, lush terrain overlooking the sea.

Bornelloworkshop‘s stunning Dammuso Renovation project in Trapani, Sicily, Italy, showcases the beauty of traditional Mediterranean architecture blended with contemporary design. This house renovation seamlessly combines bright light, black stone, and white lime to create a crisp yet warm living space, with doors and windows that open wide to embrace the breathtaking sea views. The tall ceilings and carefully curated design elements elevate this Sicilian retreat, offering a serene and tranquil escape.

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