Rio House: A Remote Rainforest Retreat

Rio House: A Remote Rainforest Retreat
Olson Kundig has designed a compact residence in Brazil that serves as a remote retreat away from city life. Completed for a couple who had lived in the urban core of Rio de Janeiro for many years, Rio House is located adjacent to the Tijuca national park overlooking the city, the sea, and the famous... 
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Modern Rustic Cabin In The Middle Of Nature

Modern Rustic Cabin In The Middle Of Nature
This gorgeous rustic cabin is a dreamy dwelling, and most of us would like to escape there to have a great holiday right in the middle of nature. Located in Wensleydale, Australia this beautiful barn-inspired villa enjoys tranquil views over the countryside and a very peaceful and serene ambiance all around it. The house features... 
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Unusual Rustic Zinc House Inspired By Local Barns

Unusual Rustic Zinc House Inspired By Local Barns
Situated on Chile’s rural Chiloé island, architect Baltazar Sánchez’s house is defined by the materials and building methods of its context. Using the region’s typical barn typology, the house integrates with the area as the island which its overlooks visually delimits the sea on all its fronts. As is characteristic of the area, the house... 
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Welcoming Primitive Whitewashed House In Ibiza

Welcoming Primitive Whitewashed House In Ibiza
This Ibizan house is over 400 years old, and two New Yorkers chose it as their holiday home enjoying the looks of whitewashed stone and the primitive style. The whitewashed stone walls and stone floors plus stained wooden beams were left untouched in the house, and only furniture and décor were renovated to fulfill the... 
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Dramatic A-Frame Cabin On A Steep Slope

Dramatic A-Frame Cabin On A Steep Slope
The Charlevoix region of Québec features this new property overlooking the St Lawrence River about 20 minutes from Le Massif ski resort. Designed by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes, Cabin A rests on a steep slope with an A-frame design that gives nod to naval architecture after the team found inspiration in nautical communications. The cabin’s... 
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Modern Home Inspired By Traditional Hawaiian Shelters

Modern Home Inspired By Traditional Hawaiian Shelters
This 4,800-square-foot (445.9 square meters) home is called Makani’ Eka and is located on Hawaii’s Big Island, atop a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the neighboring Island Maui. The home was designed by US firm Walker Warner Architects to strike a balance between modernity and tradition. Four wood-clad volumes define a central courtyard to... 
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7 Foolproof Home Decor Tips And 35 Ideas

7 Foolproof Home Decor Tips And 35 Ideas
If you are going to design or redesign a space in your home and don’t know where to start, this roundup may help you. We’ve gathered some fresh and foolproof home décor rules for now, and you’ll see nothing outdated here. Using them you may easily make your home comfortable and stylish at the same... 
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Contemporary White Duplex With Bright Touches

Contemporary White Duplex With Bright Touches
Wadia Residence is a 3,000-square-foot duplex loft located in the Flatiron District in Manhattan. This is a home for a family of four designed by 4 Architecture (RES4) to be kid-friendly, despite its clean, contemporary appearance. The owners took part in the design process, they even created the dining room table and artworks for the... 
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Dramatic Contemporary House With Cool Views

Dramatic Contemporary House With Cool Views
Echo House is located in Elysian Heights, a neighbourhood north of Downtown Los Angeles built on hilly terrain. The house is built by US firm Aaron Neubert Architects, and working with a tight site, they designed the home to stagger down the plot in three levels. This main structure sits atop a technical floor containing... 
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