Montalba Architects‘ stunning Graoni Beach House in Malibu, United States, showcases a captivating blend of coastal living and modern design. Elevated to account for rising sea levels, this oceanfront residence features a thoughtful layout that maximizes the breathtaking views. Boasting an open floor plan with a combined kitchen, dining, and family room, the home seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living spaces, creating an airy and inviting atmosphere.
Ligar Bay Bach, a masterful creation by Young Architects, emerges from the verdant New Zealand jungle, a modernist treehouse that redefines the harmony between architecture and nature. Designed in 2022, this treehouse is not just a dwelling but a journey, with each pavilion ingeniously utilizing the steep, history-rich topography to offer breathtaking ocean vistas.
Young Architects were challenged to innovate, resulting in a structure where the raw elegance of concrete, timber, and steel doesn’t just form the building but defines its very essence. Celebrating local materials like low-carbon Golden Bay cement and plantation-grown timber, Ligar Bay Bach stands as an eco-conscious haven, minimizing its environmental footprint while maximizing thermal efficiency through passive cooling and intelligent design.
Step into the world of oceanfront luxury with CMA House, a stunning masterpiece designed by the talented team at Jacobsen Arquitetura. Nestled in the breathtaking archipelago of Angra dos Reis, Brazil, this modern retreat is the perfect escape for those who crave the beauty of the ocean and a taste of the vibrant Brazilian culture.
The CMA House, with its seamless blend of steel, rough stone, natural wood, and glass, offers an unparalleled connection to the sea and a comfortable space to entertain friends and family.
Welcome to Casa Mateo, an exquisite oceanfront residence located in the stunning Punta Garrobo development in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Designed by the renowned Zozaya Arquitectos in 2022, this concrete beauty is a perfect blend of modern design and natural surroundings.
With its strategic positioning, Casa Mateo boasts breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the lush jungle landscape. The design aims to create an atmosphere of relaxation, leisure, and enjoyment, with its open tours, patio of water, and terraces.
Perched on the Northern Peruvian Sea in Zorritos, Peru, Casamar Housing Complex is a beachfront real estate designed by Cuatro Cero Cuatro Arquitectura in 2022. This beach retreat was the dream of five friends who wanted a place to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, so they divided a parcel of land into five homogenous units, all 8 meters by 100 meters. The complex, known as Casa M1, is designed with complete privacy between each unit and utilizes thermodynamics to combat the equatorial climate. Natural light streams through overhead lights, while balconies draw cool air from the wide southwest void, making it an inviting and pleasant place to stay.
Embracing the Bahamas’ sun-soaked charm, Eight Bells is a contemporary waterfront residence, designed by the acclaimed Heliotrope Architects.
Nestled on an oceanfront site at 25 degrees N latitude, this modern retreat house thoughtfully responds to extreme ocean winds, intense sunlight, and potential coastal storm surge. The design employs strategic placement of window-walls, extensive shading, and an elevation of over 5 feet (1.52 meters), allowing storm surge to flow effortlessly around or beneath the structure.
Harmonizing with the island’s historic architectural character, Eight Bells seamlessly blends modernity and local craftsmanship with elements like masonry, tile, stucco, and cedar shingle roofing.
