From colonial to contemporary, Brazilian architecture firm Gisele Taranto Arquitetura transformed this aging home in Rio de Janeiro into a modern-day paradise. The cool white facade features wide expanses of glass and wood panels that give it a natural edge, ... Continue >
This Greek luxury home in Athens is what myths are made of, and local designer Dimitris Economou dressed it to the nines! The facade is dotted with windows of different shapes and sizes overlooking a gorgeous pool and outdoor entertaining ... Continue >
Now, this contemporary castle inspired home is our idea of living luxuriously! Let's start with its location - a coveted spot right on the beach in Malibu. Whether you prefer to dive into the ocean or into a swimming pool, ... Continue >
This Mexican modern house designed by architecture firm Taller Hector Barroso is our idea of nature with an edgy twist! Three words: wood, water, and wow! ... Continue >
Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc. are behind the Fraser Residence in Ottawa's bustling Westboro Village. Known for its holistic, sustainable approach to design, the Canadian architects have opened the doors (virtually) to this award winning home and we wanted to give ... Continue >
This sweet retreat by MAPS Design is, simply put, unreal! Located in Koh Samui, Thailand, W Retreat and Residences is an oasis of 70 boutique luxury villas and 17 private beach homes, all enjoying this secluded paradise surrounded by blue ... Continue >
Italian architects Park Associati designed this fresh countryside home with a nod to tradition, but its modern aesthetic is definitely the shining star. This brick exterior home welcomes residents and guests with an outdoor entertaining area we just love. This ... Continue >
We love this deck house plan by Japanese architecture firm Takeshi Hosaka Architects for its stepped silhouette and massive windows. Stretching from floor to ceiling, the Japanese sliding doors of glass invite the outdoors in and flood interiors with natural ... Continue >
This contemporary Mediterranean house designed by Oded & Elizabeth Tal Architects is divided into a front and rear volume, separated by a massive glass wall. On the other side of the wall, a three-storey dining area enjoys plenty of natural ... Continue >
Guadalajara-based Agraz Architects designed this Mexican modern architecture with a most interesting house facade to make a lasting impression from every angle. This concrete house, occupying a corner lot, offers a unique face for every direction, enhancing the street view ... Continue >
Architects Polla Bauer and Andras Onodi sent us some photos of this modern Hungarian architecture that is, no doubt, a labor of love. The young architect couple, who themselves reside in Budapest, undertook this first collaboration together and the results ... Continue >
This outdoor living beach house designed by Australian firm Wright Feldhusen Architects boasts just the right blend of modern indoor living rooms and contemporary outdoor entertaining areas overlooking the coast. Ideally suited to the surrounding landscape, this low-lying structure doesn't ... Continue >
Here’s a modern low maintenance house, and our idea of a dream home! This northern California house designed by Marmol Radziner is a prefab cottage for weekend rest and relaxation, getting back to basics with low-maintenance and easily replaceable materials ... Continue >
In these dark days of winter, cottage home designs like this Norwegian house really whisk us away to the warmer, and brighter, days of summer. The homeowner and her husband, German architect Jurgen Kiehl, are the brains behind this classic ... Continue >
This contemporary South African architecture designed by Cape Town-based Antonio Zaninovic has a way of fitting in with its surroundings. Though monolithic, this resort style home fits right in here at the base of Table Mountain, thanks to the use ... Continue >
