One family and its needs are a tough situation for an architect to handle, but when it is about two families sharing the space and each having their own requirements, it almost seems impossible. Not for architect Giovanni Morelo, the designer of Casa Penon in Girardot, Columbia. Many bedrooms, a pool and a garden were
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Marcel Luchian is a young and promising Moldavian architect. Today we present you the house that has become his signature house so far – M House, located somewhere in Moldova, in the town of Singera. But location has nothing to do with this superb example of modernness, this sublime architecture combining concrete and glass, competing
Vimizi Island, Mozambique. This will be the dream destination for your next vacation after seeing Villa Suluwilo, a holiday villa designed by COA build and arranged after the local trends. It looks exotic and it most definitely invites to relaxation. To not disturb the natural setting, the villa was divided into four pavilion sections, each
A half acre lot is the land for The Cosmopolitan, a house that gives 3,494 square meters of delightful interiors. Having the San Jacinto Mountains standing tall and proud in the Southern and Western sides, the scenery looks complete. The outdoor area is centered around the swimming pool. Then, lounge area was created, along with
Designed in 1955 by William Cody, it’s hard to tell if there’s something preserved from its original state in this stunning residence located in Rancho Mirage. Yet, it succeeds in leaving us speechless with every photo we see and with every corner of the house that it’s unfolded before our eyes. Starting with an absolutely
When the environment is so lush and the architects have so many options to put it in the spotlight, it would be such a shame to have a house that it is deprived by the nature’s beauty. Not the case for this house, though. Cluny House features an amazing courtyard designed by Guz Architects and
Simple things have the most incredible results. That’s what I conclude after seeing the lovely Paraty House, located in the city of Paraty, somewhere on an island in Brazil. Marcio Kogan Architects put two concrete boxes one on top of the other, creating such a strong visual impact with so little. It must be the
Villa F by Hornug and Jacobi Architecture is an architectural contemporary masterpiece. The geometric shape and the amount of concrete make from this huge construct a very imposing home for a single family. The interior is clearly overwhelmed by the heavy structure. A simple decor, with only one color to dominate the whole place –
A small house of only 135 square meters surrounded by trees and is the perfect place for summer getaways. Felix Raspall and Federico Papandrea are the two architects responsible for this project completed in 2012 and located in Carilo, Argentina. The two story house hosts the kitchen, dining and living room and a studio at
Studio Osiris Hartman has designed a very spacious modern home that although it is not very opulent, it has subtle elements that highlight the refined touches of the place. The public areas are divided in several spaces, having the living room as the main one. A gray resembling with the concrete from which the house
