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House On Lake Como

Designed by German architectural firm J. Mayer H. this historic 18th-century villa on Lake Como was meticulously renovated to reclaim its unique character while integrating modern elements and and an eclectic color scheme. The villa's original facade was preserved, with refinements and new green shutters enhancing its timeless charm. Inside, existing surfaces and built-in furniture were unified with a monochromatic paint scheme, highlighting the villa's historical wear and layers of time. Lake-facing rooms feature light colors to capture radiant light, while darker tones in other rooms create calm retreats.

The garden was completely redesigned, featuring regional green stone lining the pool and a Tony Matelli sculpture. A new dock accommodates larger boats, and the grotto now includes cave-like showers and a fountain with water lilies and fish. The former ice cellar was transformed into a stainless-steel garden kitchen. Dense evergreen shrubs, fruit trees, and climbing plants further integrate the house with its garden, enhancing the villa's historic yet modern appeal.




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TRANSPARENT POOL | BY OFTB SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION - Image

TRANSPARENT POOL | BY OFTB SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION

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....
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REMMARHOLMEN PRIVATE ISLAND

Just five minutes from the mainland, Remmarholmen Island offers the ultimate off-grid escape in the heart of Finland's stunning Porkkala archipelago. Designed by architect Joanna Maury, this five-acre private island combines sophisticated architecture with serene natural beauty, making it a dream destination for those seeking year-round tranquility. The island is home to a main residence, guesthouse, and traditional Finnish sauna, all built with natural m...
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LAKESIDE CABIN

Located in the greenery above the Vranov Dam, a very famous recreational area in one of the warmest reservoirs in Czech Republic, lays this beautiful cabin radically designed with some principles of the small size naval architecture, creating an architectural journey where one would need just the essential. There are plenty of built-in furniture pieces, inconspicuous storage spaces in every corner of the house, and everything has its place just like in a cabin of a ...
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