Sao Paulo-based architecture practice Studio MK27 designed ‘Casa Branca’, a concrete retreat inspired by Brazilian modernism. In order to withstand the area’s extreme tropical weather conditions, the minimal two-story structure was created with a combination of wood, concrete and white aluminum. To ensure air ventilation throughout the building, the architects decided on the installation of...
Tropical Casa T With Bold Earth, Wind And Fire Parts
Casa T is a private residence composed of three studios located in Tulum, Mexico. Designed by Studio Architectos and owned by a New York fashion designer, the space integrates the idea of a Caribbean paradise with many textures, colors and adaptation to the tropical framework. Each studio represents a theme (earth, wind, and fire) with...
Boho Chic Home With Mexican Decor Touches
This is a dream home for a calm lifestyle, a quiet two-bedroom house overlooking the ocean in the southern hillsides. The style is boho with the most pure Mexican touches; white stone walls make a wonderful canvas for creating an awesome boho chic interior. Lots of natural-colored wooden and wicker furniture and décor pieces give...
Secluded Paradise: Casa AL With Natural Decor
The latest project from design studio Arthur Casas, Casa (house) AL, is built in Joa, in the hills outside of Rio de Janeiro, and is fully integrated with its natural surroundings due to the choice of materials. Upon the owner’s request, stone, wood and glass have been used throughout. Each of the three floors has...
19th Century Bacoc Hacienda With A Rustic Feel
Hacienda is a Spanish word for ‘estate’, and this 19th century Bacoc Hacienda has spent many hard years in abandonment and disuse. Then the new owner restored the house leaving the old masonry but with additions of modern architecture by Salvador Reyes Rios and Larrain Arquitectos. As Yucatan peninsula where it’s located looks like a...
Dream Luxury Island Villa With Resort Amenities
I’ve found the house of your dream! This luxury villa is located in Mallorca, Spain, but actually it was prefabricated in Germany. The house has an H-shape, it has fantastic glazing inviting views of the outdoors and an interior courtyard with pool. The white tile deck is reminiscent of white sand beaches, coming up against...
Stylish Fiji Retreat With Lots Of Natural Wood
This Fiji retreat was realized by Australian design studio Madeleine Blanchfield Architects. The special feature is using of many natural materials, the main of which is local wood; the interior features a refined mix of modern design tendencies and traditional island design ideas of Fiji. The resort or SPA feeling was received with the help...
Simple Yet Cozy White Bungalow In Brazil
This amazing bungalow in Brazil takes us to the tropics, it’s so fantastic because it’s winter now and it’s so pleasant to think of summer. The interior is simple and full of light due to the big windows and lots of white color. Rough brick walls, concrete walls covered with white paint look amazing, kind...
Inspiring Mexico Residence Built With Original Maya Tools
Mexico is a beautiful country, with unusual wild nature and cool jungles, it’s an inspiring place to build a house. A New York couple decided to build a cool modern residence in the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán. The unusual thing is that this amazing residence was renovated by a Maya construction crew...
Amazing Island Villa With Aboriginal Objects Of Art
This amazing villa is located in Saint Barthelemy, in this island paradise where there’s always good weather. The interior is modern, the furniture is simple and cozy but there are many aboriginal details – accessories and objects of art made by the local masters. The ceiling is enriched with wooden beams; there are many statues...