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Villa of the Star

APS Concept has renovated the spectacular Villa of The Star in Dalat, Vietnam. The unique structure connects to nature by using sustainable materials like stone, pine wood, concrete, steel, and bricks. The house comprises three volumes: two pointed-roof units made of natural pine wood in different shades and a lower connecting part clad w...read more

LAB House

The LAB House from Studio Arthur Casas is a stunning piece of architecture located in the heart of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. With a whopping 942m square meters of living space, this property is an impressive sight to behold. The house has been designed to make the most of its unique and attractive parcel of land, offering a mesmerising sea vie...read more

Quebec Lake Cottage

The Quebec Lake Cottage by Matiere Premiere Architecture is a beautiful transformation of a 1950s A-frame cottage in the Eastern Townships. Overlooking a peaceful body of water, this cottage provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The owners called on Matiere Premiere Architecture and its affiliated construction...read more

Lake House

The Lake House by Blaq Arquitectos is a stunning example of modern architecture that seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. This contemporary home is located on the shores of a lake in Chile, and its design takes full advantage of its breathtaking views. One of the standout features of the Lake House is its use of large wind...read more

Casa Lohr

The beautiful Casa Lohr is a project born from the need to recover an old house located in the historic center of the city of Merida, México. Developed by 20Diezz Arquitectos, the abandoned 19th-century colonial house was transformed into a majestic space steeped in the soulful charm of the property’s architectural heritage. They beaut...read more

Plover Beach House

Renovated by Fuse Architecture, the Plover Beach House is located in Pajaro Dunes, a resort community that lies just south of Santa Cruz in California. The 60s pyramidal home preserves its distinct silhouette, but now features black cedar cladding that anchors the building to the sandy beach site. Light cedar with a natural color marks the entrance...read more

Scrubby Bay House

Set in an awe-inspiring landscape on over 4,000 acres, this award-winning home has perfected its place within the environment evoking a strong sense of timelessness and belonging. Designed by Patterson and Associates, the robust farmhouse is set as the centrepiece of a remote, symmetrical and thundering surf beach on New Zealand’s south islan...read more

Samara Backyard Tiny House

Created by Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, Samara is a new company that is building small homes in backyards. The Backyard Tiny House is a net-zero ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) available in two sizes, a 430-square-foot studio and a 550-square-foot one-bedroom, and are intended to serve multiple uses. Owners have a choice of exterior colors and floor ...read more

Marseille Loft With Pool

This old post house in Marseille was converted into a glazed, timber-framed loft home with a pool at its heart. Located in a small village street, this impressive 350 square meter duplex loft was designed by the famous Italian architect Rudy Ricciotti. The beach-inspired home features a vertiginous ceiling height, extravagant bay windows, weathered...read more

Palissade House

Portugal is Europe’s latest hot spot, and the beach destination to visit is Comporta in the Troia Peninsula, a cluster of coastal Portuguese villages about an hour’s drive from Lisbon. With a chic vibe, unspoiled beaches and destination restaurants, no wonder this has become the place to go for international fashion designers, artists a...read more

Nokken Cabin

Nokken is a new generation of cabins, instead of being a glorified shed, it is more equivalent to a resort hotel, giving guests an experience that lives up to their expectations. The shape is the secret to its extreme versatility, you can combine, stack, or weave various parts together to create a unique solution for each particular environment by ...read more

Land on Water

Building on water has gained popularity as a result of growing awareness of sea level rise and an increased risk of urban floods, but current options, such as concrete foundations filled with polystyrene and plastic pontoons, are rigid, challenging to move, and incredibly unsustainable. A new system of straightforward, flat-pack...read more

Bosco Houseboat

Bosco is a magnificently renovated 1950s Dutch barge that is tastefully decorated and anchored on the southern banks of the Thames river in London. It has a unique 120-year mooring on Batterseas Oyster Pier. She has three bedrooms, two living areas, a utility room, an open-concept kitchen and dining area, and an exquisite winter garden on the deck....read more

Can Garrover House

Spanish architecture studio Bonba were captivated by this wonderful space, Can Garrover is a stunning structure with more than a century of history, an old theater located in Sineu, Spain, which had deteriorated over the years because it had been abandoned. The idea was to renovate the structure into a single-family residence while retaining its or...read more

Dwell House

Online design journal Dwell has entered the prefab ring. The Dwell House is a 540-square-foot auxiliary dwelling unit (ADU) created and developed in partnership with prefab company Abodu and Danish designers Norm Architects. The House is the outcome of a long-standing commitment to produce better, more affordable housing. It includes a full kitchen...read more

Floating Office Rotterdam

Designed by Dutch studio Powerhouse Company, this spectacular Floating Office in Rotterdam is built to float in case sea levels rise, completely negating the effects of climate change. It is the biggest and most sustainable office in the world, and is a perfect example of large-scale ultra-sustainable construction on city waters. The office buildin...read more

Oslo House

This stunning Scandinavian home, is minimalist at its finest. Designed by Paulsen & Nilsen, the stylish home is located in Oslo, Norway, and is nestled in a hillside overlooking the beautiful Oslo fjord. The four-story split-level home features a restrained material palette of natural European oak, pigmented concrete, mineral-painted plaster wa...read more

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March 2023 Essentials

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March 2023 Editors Picks

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