Designed by Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza, this gorgeous luxury summer house on the island of Mallorca, Spain manages to stand out, in spire of its awe-inspiring backdrop. Inspired by its rocky surroundings, this summer house rises 26 meters above sea level in jagged white shards, its fragmented volumes extending across the hillside and overlooking the seaside. Three main structures are connected by pathways, leading you through the home’s various volumes that function as a main entrance, a bedroom and living ... Continue >
Ideally situated on the seafront overlooking Playa La Isla in Peru, this island house design by architect Juan Carlos Doblado makes the connection between contemporary architecture and its natural surroundings of the desert and the sea. The modern design incorporates outdoor living with a rooftop terrace, which overhangs a ground-floor patio. A pool is tucked beneath the overhang, which features a skylight directly above the pool for a sunny soak or swim. A favorite for al fresco lounging and entertaining, ... Continue >
Never judge a book by its cover. This modern villa design in Las Condes, Santiago, Chile, by Izquierdo Lehmann Arquitectos, appears as a simple, two-storey villa from the outside. A modern concrete facade boasts a strong horizontal presence, sprawling along the flat, grassy landscape. But there’s much more to this modern home than meets the eye. Interiors reveal a true mastery in architecture, with luxuriously high ceilings and windows that flood the house with natural light. Floor-to-ceiling glazed walls encircle ... Continue >
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