Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
After debuting in 2019, the Anthenea is about to set sail. The floating eco-pods inspired by the 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me will make their way across the globe as luxury condos. Ideal for sea-faring nomads, the marine habitats, designed by naval architect Jean-Michel Duacancelle, are made to be […]
Fusing local Oaxacan culture with modern architecture, BAAQ’ has created an idyllic beach escape. The Naila House places four volumes on the rocky coastline of Mexico’s Puerto Escondido. Each structure is situated on a concrete base, forming a cross-shaped courtyard with a swimming pool at their center. Their wood frames […]
Sited on a lot that’s exposed on three sides, Paul Michael Davis Architects were tasked with creating a home with an abundance of privacy and natural light. In return, they designed the Clyde Hill House. The studio gently sunk the dwelling into its sloping site creating a central courtyard. Topped […]
Named after the Finnish word for “dream,” the Uni Villas introduces a modular hospitality concept for aspiring entrepreneurs. The sustainable pilot project features three modules located on a lakeshore at Finland’s Kytäjä Golf. The U-shaped blocks are clad in cross-laminated timber with a dark exterior that blends into the forested […]
Based in France, Lumicene turned plenty of heads with their prefab cabin a couple of years ago. And now their back with a standalone sauna that’s equally compelling. The sauna takes cues from Lumipod’s cabin with panoramic curved glass and blends well with natural surroundings. The inside of the sauna is made […]
Built in 1967 and named for his character in From Here to Eternity, Frank Sinatra’s Villa Maggio is as personal a home as you’ll find. The 7.5-acre property sits 4,300 up a mountain overlooking Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, a site chosen because it stays roughly 20 degrees cooler […]
Designed by Nosigner and designed to fit on a pallet for easy transport, the Transform Box is a compact, all-in-one office solution. When opened, the box transforms into two main sections, one with a fold-out desk and one with a pegboard backdrop. They’re separated by a slightly open partition, allowing […]
With people spending more time at home, many are wishing they had more space. Aux Box Prefab Studio offers an easy option to add that additional square footage to your humble abode. The prefab cube features a clean, minimal design with an expansive glass front to keep the compact interiors […]
Beating out Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge in the Swiss Alps, Arouca 516 is now the longest pedestrian suspended footbridge in the world. The steel bridge is located in Portugal’s municipality of Arouca and stretches 1,692 across the banks of the Paiva River, supported by a pair of concrete V-shaped posts. […]
Situated between the dunes of northern New Zealand, Cheshire Architect’s Fielding House gives the classic pavilion design a modern update. The glazed dwelling references traditional mid-century architecture with a clean, rectangular form and expansive walls of glazing. To set the project apart, the design studio added three timber-clad cylinders containing […]