The strategy of this villa’s design was to create a living space that exploit the spectacular landscape, while creating an exemplary building for the 21st century. The site features truly unforgettable views of the Mediterranean, Rock of Gibraltar and Serranía de Ronda, so it could become a big mistake not to highlight them. The building...
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Avenel House – Landscape Inspired Warm House Design
Designed by Australian studio Paul Morgan Architects this house situated on an expansive property in Australia’s South-Eastern state of Victoria. The four-bedroom house is inspired by surround conditions of this exposed rural setting. It is self-sustaining in a remote and harsh environment without existing services. The house was sited high enough to maximize the view...
53 Stylish Modern Garden Design Ideas
If you wanna give your garden a modern feel, you’ll have to work with both landscaping and furnishing, and also with decor. It may seem hard but still you can do it turning your space in not only a welcoming but also a very chic one. Let’s take a look at some ideas to make...
33 Low Maintenance Front Yard Design Ideas
A well-designed front yard landscape helps highlight the beauty and architectural features of a house, and also raises a home’s value by improving curb appeal. A stylish front yard may take a lot of time and effort to create but don’t worry, there are some low-maintenance solutions that you may steal! Mini Water Features A...
Willunga Retirement Residence Designed Around A Garden
This garden house in suburban Adelaide was designed by architect-in-training Reuben French-Kennedy as a retirement home for his parents. Willunga House is designed to work in harmony with nature, offering views of the surrounding landscape while minimizing its carbon footprint through passive heating and cooling techniques. At the same time, its form and layout are designed...
Modern Texas House With A Canyon-Inspired Design
The River Ranch is located in Blanco, Texas. It’s a beautiful place with lots of character and it was designed by Jobe Corral Architects. Contrary to what the name might suggest, this is not really a ranch, not in the traditional sense of the term. It is however a very beautiful and very inviting family...
Greek Villa Mandra With Scandinavian Design
The 6-bedroom house in Mykonos by in Mykonos unfolds around an outdoors living area that can be used throughout the day in the true spirit of laid-back summer living. At the same time, the use of traditional materials such as lime-wash, stone and wood in combination with an aesthetic of Scandinavian minimalism evokes the island’s...
Contemporary Home That Disappears In The Landscape
The main goal throughout this entire project was to create a house that blends into its surroundings and disappears into the beautiful landscape. The topography of the land made it pretty easy to achieve that. The house which was named Witklipfontein Eco Lodge is located in Vredefort, South Africa. It was designed and built by...
House Designed Around A Japanese Garden
The Hidden Cove residence is located on Lake Washington and it consists of cedar-clad pavilions organized around a Japanese garden. The home features amazing views of the water and the Cascade Mountains in the distance. The owners desired a tranquil atmosphere and access to water. The residence also needed to accommodate their unique collection of...
Contemporary Alpine House That Blends With The Landscape
This home is Alpine but don’t expect to see it in the Alps – it’s in the Southern Alps! The Southern Alps stretch along New Zealand’s South Island and create some pretty amazing views which add to the local vernacular and make projects like this one unique and extraordinary. This is a house designed and...