Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
Port de la Selva is a coastal town in northern Spain, characterized by rocky shorelines made of volcanic matter. Maria Castello Arquitectura designed a residence to complement the environment. The home consists of dual concrete volumes embedded into a hillside. The two square forms extend toward the sea, cantilevering over […]
Suspended off a hillside in the mountains of Japan, the Yatsugatake House is immersed in aerial views of the landscape. The structure is comprised of two horizontal planes, partially anchored to the rocky terrain. The remainder of the volume extends off the ridge. Braced by a mega column, it cantilevers […]
Described as a “high-design landscaping project with luxurious suites,” the Paradero Hotel is designed to disappear into its desert backdrop. The property is situated at the base of the Sierra Laguna Mountains in Mexico’s Todos Santos. Its concrete exterior is meant to blend into the sandy landscape as if it […]
Located on a hillside on the coast of France, the Topless House replaces the ruins of a former veranda. The new addition is an extension of a vacation home overlooking the Atlantic. Contemporary in form, the unit features a removable roof that retracts to expose the interior to the sky […]
Every year, over half a million people trek up the Andes Mountains to visit Machu Picchu, but few have experienced the ancient city quite like this. At the StarDome Peru, tourists can sleep among the ruins in a personal geodesic dome. The transparent pod is nestled in the Sacred Valley, […]
The Paradise Valley Estate is looking to set a Hidden Hills record as the neighborhood’s most expensive home. The 16,000 square foot mansion sits on 7.4 acres surrounded by mountain views. Its expansive property has been developed into a personal playground, offering two 3-par golf holes, a professional tennis court, […]
Built in Two Rivers, Wisconsin in 1948, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Still Bend House was modeled after his 1938 “Dream House” design for Life magazine. It features an unconventional two-story Usonian aesthetic with sleek lines and large over hangings. Its brick and red tidewater cypress-lined interior include four bedrooms and a 63-foot long […]
New construction that nabbed the last promontory on the Sunset Strip is on the market. The Bellgave House sits on a 23,307-square-foot lot above Los Angeles, offering 270-degree views that include Griffith Observatory, downtown, Century City, and the Pacific Ocean. Inspired by its neighbor, the Stahl House by Pierre Koenig, […]
Located on a rocky hillside in New Zealand, the Black Quail House finds inspiration in the area’s historic vernacular. The home is burrowed into the jagged landscape similar to the stone miner’s huts settled into the nearby valley. Its concrete and weathered steel facade blends into the terrain, while glazing […]
After dropping $70 million on a mansion in Bel-Air, The Weeknd has listed his LA Penthouse. The 7,950-square-foot condo residence crowns the Beverly West high-rise and has been dubbed the “Mogul.” Its lavish interior includes a chef’s kitchen, four bedrooms, and 8 baths, along with an entertainment bar backed by […]