Located in the Financial District, 20 Pine Residences looks like a whole other world set above NY. Designed by Armani/Casa, the Collection Residences boast large windows & vast interior spaces. Each residence has 10 ft beamed ceilings and abundant open spaces. The Collection offers 24-hour doorman, terrace lounge, library lounge, up-to the minute indoor and outdoor health, spa and club facilities, golf simulation room, pool pavilion, and spectacular views.

This 4 story townhouse in center Park Slope was renovated by "the Brooklyn Home Company". Extra large double hung windows were placed to flood the home with natural light. The house has some great features, a library ladder leads to an extra lofted guest room, ceiling wooden beams, large built-in shelves, and a guest room inspired by the sleeping quarters of a ship.

The Micropod is a garden studio measuring only 2.5 by 2.0m. Everyday, with modern times and the use of new technologies, more people are working from home, this is the ideal solution for homeworkers. The Micropod has a compact design making it fit unobtrusively into most gardens. You can customize your pod with options including additional windows, under floor heating, fitted desks, shelving and decking. [scouted by Fred]

OFTB(Out of the blue) is a a team of landscape architects, horticulturists and in-house pool builders based in Melbourne, Australia. They integrate contemporary landscape design with high quality construction of concrete swimming pools. Here we feature one of their stunning creations, a transparent pool from a house in Elsterwick, Melbourne.

Alinghi Residence is a modern beach house in the town of Rocky Point, which is only three miles from the popular tourist destination of Queensland, Australia. The house was designed by Grose Bradley BNV, their task was to create a space suitable for contemplation and enjoyment of nature. All rooms are oriented toward the ocean, which guarantees a magnificent view of the Pacific ocean.

Number 2 Concord St in Charleston is a truly unique and truly inspiring property. The property is located adjacent to the Carolina yacht club and was converted to a residence through a monumental construction effort. The end result is a trophy property overlooking Charleston harbor with unparalleled views. The 2.72 acre property includes the main residence and the guest house. The property is a stunning display of luxury and craftsmanship, with absolutely no expense spared. The list of noteworthy features is endless, several highlights include: a covered boat lift, library, wine room with climate control, fully integrated audio visual system, and a programmable window shade system that, with just the touch of a button, captures panoramic 360 degree views of Charleston harbor.

This extravagant and beautiful contemporary home is situated on top of a cliff in Phuket, Thailand. The amazing property has an area of 1,597 square meters and features five bedrooms, games/cinema room, two elevators, two kitchens, and a 17-meter infinity pool with breathtaking views over the Andaman Sea. Steps meander down from the villa to a small private beach. The house is now on the market for $5,542,850 at Sotheby´s Realty Phuket. source

Stråhattfabriken (Straw Hat Factory) is one of the most beautiful apartment blocks in Stockholm. It consists of three buildings, with industrial character and a typical turn of the century look. The old factory was transformed by Oscar Properties into 39 apartments ranging from 1 bedroom to 6 bedrooms. They describe the apartments as "Classic with a Twist" and "Industrial Elegance".

Beautiful Beach Laranjeiras Residence, designed by Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques. The house is located in one of Brazil´s most gorgeous, natural beauty surroundings, Paraty, on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro. With 950 m², three suites and private access to the beach, this is definitely a dream home.

The Bishan Residential Development is the latest creation of the always surprising Moshe Safdie. The Bishan Central will consist of  approximately 500 apartments distributed in two towers of 38 floors spread on 12 thousand square meters. The two condominium buildings are linked by three walkways with gardens, pools and recreational space. This solution allows ventilation and natural light for the living spaces and greater interaction among residents. The apartments will go on sale in the first half of 2012, and the building will be completed in 2015. Watch the video. via Designboom

This is a very original house in Torres Vedras, Portugal. It was designed by Portuguese Architect Pedro Gadanho, all the details and bright colors applied are very unique. It has original objects scattered around, they are functional as well as aesthetic. The giant pill, for example, is the childrens bathroom. The house is composed of twelve environments spread across two floors. Check out the photos, definitely worth a look.

Zendome are a German company that manufacture special Zendome canopies that resemble a yurt or igloo. They started making huge domes(300 square meters) for fairs and exhibitors, but have recently made available a home-edition. ZENDOME.20 The Home Edition (20 square meters) offers multiple possibilities, as a swimming pool enclosure, temporary guest house, garden shed - or simply as a beautiful chill out room or childs dream house. Also a great solution for those who work from home, having a second space for better creativity.

Tierra Design Studio are responsible for this stunning modern house on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand. Villa Mayavee has impressive panoramic views over the Andaman Sea and surrounding hills. The design is simple but with a modern and artistic look. The spiraled staircase is one of the many interesting features, it leads you to the pool and terrace you can contemplate the amazing views.

This house, designed by studio Pezo Von Ellrichshausens Architects, is part of of the Solo Houses project that gives young architects the opportunity to freely build (with the exception of the budget) whatever they want for a holiday home. This series is in the countryside of Matarraña in the province of Teruel, Spain. via designboom

A-cero are a Spanish architect studio, they are known for creating exceptional contemporary masterpieces. Here we feature another of their futuristic projects, a residence in Somosaguas in Pozuelo de Alarcón - Spain. The yacht-like house features some qualities of traditional Japanese architecture and has an impressive 18,300 square-feet!  Also check out the stunning Dominican Republic Residence by A-cero.
 

Amazing project by Costa Rican architect Victor Canas. The Ron Ron Casa(House) is a 4,500 square foot house located on a dramatic site with breathtaking views. Costa Rica´s climate allows for living outside as much as you do in, with this in mind, Victor Canas eliminated virtually any borders between these two worlds. via Freshome

This stunning project sought inspiration in Brazilian indigenous architectures, the result of hot and humid climates such as the location of the house, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Mareines & Patalano Architects, this beach home is covered by a giant leaf-shaped roof that protects every room in the house from the sun, as well as the spaces between them. These spaces represent the essence of the project, making it possible to interact closer with nature.

This stunning house is located in Cyprus and was designed by Koutsoftides Architects. The concept of construction was to unify the two buildings and landscapes and get a sense of calm and serenity. The main floor is divided in two by the ion in the middle of a courtyard and pool. The design of the house is facing north to overlook the fishing port of Pomos.