Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Altamira Residence by Marmol Radziner occupies a 20-acre site along the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The project is a 15,500 square foot complex with a main residence, study, guesthouse, and garage. The design was inspired by the natural topography of the site and the client’s interest in geology. Responding to the untouched feel of the land and the geography in the area, the home’s floor levels cut into the terrain, making the structures appear to be emerging from the earth. The house captures a series of views that encourage the journey through the site.
Bologna-based studio Enrico Iascone Architetti has designed an amazing modern property. Completed in 2009, this two-family concrete building is located in Sassuolo, a town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
Surrounded by ancient angophoras and with views through eucalypts down to the sparkling Brisbane Waters, Pretty Beach House is a super-sophisticated private guesthouse in a magical setting, just 100 kilometres or 90 minutes drive north of Sydney. All-inclusive rates (all meals, snacks and considered selection of beverage) and guided walks through the Bouddi National Park are on offer and once you arrive, you’ll never want to leave. Enjoy the gallery!
On New Zealand’s Waiheke Island, Fearon Hay Architects with Penny Hay designed an amazing contemporary property called the Island Retreat. Enjoy the gallery!
Contemporary Equis House is located in the city of Cañete, Peru. The Barclay & Crousse architects have sought to create the necessary intimacy to live in the desert and to domesticate it without denying or betraying its characteristics.
Located in a residential complex in northern Madrid (Spain), the Memory House is another powerful project adding to the impressive portfolio of architecture studio A-cero, led by Joaquin Torres & Rafael Llamazares. Get inspired!
The Amangiri Resort and Spa, located on a spectacular 600+ acre site in southern Utah, is a unique collaboration between three well-established architects: Marwan Al-Sayed, Wendell Burnette and Rick Joy. They were brought onto the project by Bernt Kuhlmann, one of the current owners of Amangiri, and then the managing partner in the development of the lands that now include Amangiri. The three architects were inspired to work together on an awe-inspiring site and for such a legendary hotelier, Adrian Zecha, whose Aman Resorts has redefined the concept of travel and luxury in remarkable sites. Working with Adrian Zecha and his team, the architects have created a bold yet responsive settlement that both honors and celebrates the magic and mystery of southern Utah’s majestic cliffs and rock formations. Enjoy!
Above a quiet tree-laden street in Beverly Hills rests a stunning architectural home at the end of a long gated drive. Gleaming porcelain tile & Brazilian walnut floors lead to the living room featuring fireplace & bar made of Walnut Burl ideal for entertaining. Pocketed Fleetwood doors create an in/outdoor flow, opening up to the entertainment deck crafted from Ipe Brazilian hardwood. This contemporary property was listed by Mauricio Umansky from The Agency. If interested, prepare something around 7 million. Enjoy the gallery!
