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Mexico-city based studio Taller Héctor Barroso has designed the Guanabanos House, a two story contemporary house located in Mexico City, Mexico. Enjoy the gallery!

The Great Barries house by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects is nestled in a beautifully private setting surrounded with large Puriri trees, Blackwoods and other natives. The building form is elevated for flood protection, and acknowledges the hill to the west, lifting towards it’s elevation. The living zone opens completely to this setting, and the timber exoskeleton references the surrounding trees. The bedrooms all have protected outdoor space, being closely located to the trees for increased privacy. The house is located to protect the existing vegetation and to make the most of the sun and the native bird life on the property.

Grecia House is located in a residential area in São Paulo, Brazil. It was designed back in 2009 by Isay Weinfeld. Enjoy the gallery.

You may find amazing architecture anywhere you go. What about Lima, Peru? In Lima 2.8x Architects designed a simple, but modern piece of architecture called the Mirador House. The project consists of two volumes that contrast each other. A fully transparent volume predominantly glass and metal houses the social housing area allowing a clear view over the city. A second volume contains the most secretive private area of the house. The stone and concrete help to create the counterpart and to demonstrate how the building sits on the hill in a firm transparent allowing the volume to feel like a free-floating element in a more heavy and rocky. Get inspired by the gallery below. Enjoy!

The Browne Street House by Shaun Lockyer Architects is the second of a series of small lot extension and alterations completed in New Farm, Brisbane. The dilapidated cottage has been entirely rebuilt along with a new, sculptured rear pod that is designed to open up to the rear. Get inspired!

Modern Aspen Residence is a 1980’s contemporary house had been transformed over the years into an odd combination of conflicting architectural styles. The approach was to simplify the exterior and interior to make way for the couple’s extensive collection of avant-garde contemporary art. With an Asian tone, the house has a restrained yet strong architectural presence.

The color palette is minimal, and the furnishings are simple and elegant. Luxury was an important element to insert into the project, and this was done through careful selection of flooring, veneers, fabrics and carpets. Get inspired.

Below, you may see 15 amazing photos of the Hillside Residence in Kentfield, California developed by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects. The house is sited to engage the undulating hillside and capture the spectacular views of Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay.

A curved retaining wall follows the contours of the hillside and anchors the house to the steep site. The house is tucked under the living roof, which visually merges the house with the land. Growing out of the hillside, the roof is carved away to form a protected courtyard for the pool. Three volumes housing the living room, kitchen-dining area, and master bedroom rise up above the living roof with shed roofs angled to capture the sun for photovoltaic and solar hot water panels. The house incorporates passive and active heating and cooling systems, battery storage, and a cistern for water runoff management.

citizenM has infused the hotel’s aesthetics with new sophistication, and what used to be a playground for design enthusiasts has evolved into a stage for endless inspiration. Designed by Concrete Architectural Associates, you may find this new 192-room hotel in London, UK. Enjoy the interior photography.