The codes of this area of Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, require that all homes must preserve the historical character of the location by following certain guidelines consisting of pitched roofs and natural shingles facades. J. Brown Builders followed the rules designing this Squam residence but just look what they’ve done inside! The house has a large...
Stylish Hi-Tech Ski Chalet In The French Alps
The mountain chalets drive me crazy because they are amazingly comfy and cozy! This Eden chalet in the French exclusive ski resort of Courchevel is special because it’s interior is a mix of traditional rustic style and modern hi-tech. Wood, glass, stainless steel and grey stone in designed are combined so that they look fantastic....
Moroccan Jewel: Villa de l’Ô
Villa de l’Ô in Morocco is a real pearl! It features a mix of oriental, western and traditional elements and it has amazing architecture and interior design. The architecture combines stone, wood and delicate fabric, and it has not only traditional but also a modern side. The style of the bedrooms reminds of something colonial,...
Atelierhouse Residence: Working And Living Space In One
This residence is a studio and a house in one, is a working and living space for multiple residents. It’s called Atelierhouse Residence by Harry Thaler. The interior is modern and kind of minimalist, with white walls and ceilings, every corner is full of light. To continue the style Harry Thaler also made the furnishings:...
Mid-Century House With A Stunning Color Scheme And A Cool Roof
A mid-century house is not necessarily a home in traditional brown, beige and black with mid-century furnishings, and architect John Barthel proved that. The first thing that surprises is a dramatic roof line: a pair of soaring geometric angular folded roofs that shelter two rotated living volumes beneath and float effortlessly above the site’s lush....
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...
Sherwood Residence: Mid-Century Style Mixed With Modern Luxury
This Sherwood residence is by Architect A. Quincy Jones, Los Angeles-based architect and educator known for his innovative modernist style. It looks like a temple of mid-century style – comfortable, calm and modern. Period modern details merge flawlessly with cutting edge contemporary systems. Glass walls give way to water features seamlessly blending the outside and...
Edgeland Residence Inspired By Traditional American Dwellings
Edgeland Residence on the bank of the river Colorado by Bercy Chen Studio is a rethinking of a traditional American dwelling. Such dwellings were partly in the soil using the energy of the earth for supporting warmth and comfort during the year. This residence is a pit house with a green roof to feel warmer...
Semiround Cyprus Residence With Original Architecture
Loukas Residence created by Vardastudio Architects & Designers in Paphos, Cyprus, has a very unusual round shape that attracts anybody’s attention – that’s the wish of the owner. In the middle, there is a semi-circular modern outdoor swimming pool partially mirroring the villa – it can be seen from every spot in the house. The...
Modern Spanish House Decorated For Christmas
This fantastic house in Spain is already decorated for Christmas. Light gray walls and furniture, rich brown floors make the house light, they create an airy atmosphere. The furniture is a mix of modern and mid-century styles, it brings coziness. The amazing Christmas tree, wreaths and other bright decorations make the room a cool space...