Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
Tucked into a rugged mountainside in Cuba, Veliz Arquitecto images the Mountain Cabins. The charming eco retreats are intended for climbers and nature enthusiasts to stay during short trips to the area. Situated on the rocky forest floor, each wooden cocoon is mounted on a concrete platform, organically merging with […]
The Round Top Lake House takes the average lakefront retreat and raises it up a knot. The contemporary glass and steel dwelling is actually suspended above the property’s two-acre reservoir. Comprised of three-stories, its interior is made up of an open kitchen and dining area, living room, and master suite. […]
Jerry Seinfeld is parting ways with his Telluride ski house. The 26-acre Colorado compound features a 12,300-square-foot, Lipkin-Warner-designed main house. Evolving throughout the years. the dwelling is a sprawling collection of connected Western ranch structures and includes a vaulted Great Room with a stone fireplace and a wall of windows […]
Designed by Studio Puisto and visualized by CYLIND, the Kambanes House is a remote retreat in the Iceland countryside. The dwelling balances the rugged landscape with a pair of sleek, L-shaped forms. Its lower level is clad in a stone-like brick while the upper story sports a wooden slat facade. […]
Inspired by its namesake, the Dragonfly House rests lightly on its hilltop plot overlooking Whitefish Lake. The modern vacation home is nestled on the edge of a pine forest and blends into its surroundings with reclaimed barn wood siding. Its main living area is flanked by floor-to-ceiling glazing, immersing the […]
For their sixth flagship store, Kith is heading to Paris. The location will be the brand’s first European flagship and will continue an ongoing collaboration with the design practice Snarkitecture. It’s housed in Pershing Hall and fuses the building’s historic details with modern elements — including a plaster-cast Nike Air […]
Once completed, the Djibouti Towers will be the tallest complex of skyscrapers in Africa. The 43-story building is comprised of three volumes, each one honoring the national symbols of the country. At the center, a slim tower is meant to resemble a spear and features a shield and star, as […]
Created by architectural designer Herbert W. Burns, the Gillman House was originally built in 1948. The Palm Springs home was partially demolished and sat in ruins for several years before Thomboy Properties stepped in and brought the mid-century gem back to life for Modernism Week 2020. The design was inspired […]
Nestled among granite boulders and Saguaro cactus, The House of Doors embraces its desert surroundings and incorporates them into its design. The dwelling features rammed earth walls made with the soil from the site, while the addition of weathered steel helps blend the structure into the landscape. It’s organized around […]
Enveloped by surreal views of Lake Wakatipu and snow-capped peaks, the Waimarino Lodge aims to break away from New Zealand’s typically lodge retreat. Guests stay in a series of sleek, minimalist villas situated along the waterfront. Green roofs blend their clean lines into the landscape, and on the interior, expansive […]