Described by folks at SousaSantos, a modern Portuguese architecture firm, as a “vision device”, the contemporary Y House is designed to change the way you see the world – literally. “The big curved window is this statement vortex,” explains the architect of this unusual house plan. “It creates a visual path that, like a camera traveling, reveals the image of the landscape.” The minimalist white facade features expansive windows throughout, allowing for a view of the outdoors from every point ... Continue >
This contemporary seaside home design by Portuguese architect Paulo David is also referred to as “black and white house,” named for its opposing color palettes of black of the exterior and white interiors. You could say this home is minimalist living at its most. Views from this seaside home are always at hand here in Funchal of Madeira, Portugal. On the outside, this cool design boasts a simple, squared shape and a minimal black facade punctuated by large windows. This ... Continue >
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 >
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