Green Home in Malaysia Built Around Mango Trees: H...

Welcome to a modern home that seems to embed the spirit of summer. Hijauan House was designed by studio Twenty-Nine Design and is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Lush vegetation is present all around and according to the architects, this was one of the main objectives when developing the residence:  “ Our aim was to avoid cutting a single tree on site.  As such, the house notches its way around the...

Modern Beach House Contours Following The Sloped T...

A young couple dreaming of a happy family residence commissioned Longhi Architects to design their dream home in Lima, Peru. Named Beach House Q , the 404 square meters residence connects to the outdoors via sliding glass panels that lead from the common space occupied by the living and dining to the outdoor terrace. An infinity pool at the edge of the wooden terrace gathers views of the surroundings while offering...

Friendly and Sustainable Home in Washington State ...

We received photos and information about Casa Della Buona Forchetta , a sustainable residence envisioned by HKP and located on Guemes Island, Washington, USA. Here is the official project description: “Designed for year-round living, the house is composed in three parts. Kitchen, dining, living and study rooms serve as the pavilion space for the house. The master bedroom has been designed as a semi-private...

Minimalist Japanese Residence Displaying a Polygon...

We recently received photos and information about Nomura 24 House , designed by  Antonino Cardillo and displaying original architecture and design features. The project is located in Hyōgo, overlooking Ōsaka bay, Japan and is structured on two levels. Here is more from the press release we were sent: “Inside, on the first floor, a large polygonal living room with seven sides possesses the inexact quality of...

Constrasting the Lush Vegetation of Koh Samui: Vil...

Integrated in the lush vegetation of the Thai island of Koh Samui, Villa Beige is located on an impressive natural 5,000 square-meter beach-front private lot, overlooking the coastline. According to the official description of the property, “ Villa Beige has 4 double-bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a private marble pool, a modern entertainment living room, a private spa and steam sauna, gym, private beach...

Home Resembling a Wooden Vessel in Norway: Villa S...

Villa Storingavika was designed by Bergen-based studio Saunders Architecture and is located in the outskirts of Bergen, Norway. Especially developed for a family with two children, the villa overlooks breathtaking fjords and a stretch of Norway’s west coast archipelago and answers its inhabitants needs for peaceful and comfortable living. According to the architects, “Villa Storingavika is a textbook example of a...

Small, Smart & Easily Movable Hut On New Zeala...

Set in a serene environment on the shore of New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula, this modern hut is a small and simple holiday retreat. Easy to remove from this coastal erosion zone, the contemporary hut named Whangapoua was built on two thick wooden sleds that can be loaded on a barge and moved. Designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan , which you might remember built the Rahimoana Villa , this 48,8 square meters holiday...

Red Walls and Glistening Fins Defining a Modern Ho...

The creative team at WoodWoodWard Architecture completed the design for Finn House , a modern residence settled amid the trees and coastal scrub on the Silverleaves Foreshore, in Victoria, Australia. The architecture of the project stands out due to the use of red glazed brick walls, functionally separating the areas of the residence. Here is more information from the official description provided by the architects:...

Impressive Warehouse Conversion in Melbourne, Pres...

When completed tastefully, a warehouse conversion can provide a strong appeal to a dwelling. This is the case with this inspiring property located in Abbotsford, a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Preserving original industrial elements and making the most out of the existing brick walls, this dwelling cleverly and aesthetically combines some of the features of the old warehouse with the best in comfortable...

Party House in Thailand: L71 by Office of Architec...

Developed for occasional entertainment and many guests, L71 Residence by Office [AT] comes with a spectacular appearance and an interesting structure. Some of the public areas, including the living room and parking, are situated in the front side of the house, while the opposite side shelters a dining zone and a guest bedroom, overlooking the swimming pool. Here is more from the architects: “ Most houses are designed...