Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos’ NIU series delivers a collection of minimalist dwellings aimed at emphasizing quality at a more accessible price. The Spanish studio recently unveiled its most compact offering the N70. The modest home separates its interior between day and night, with a kitchen, living, and dining area on one […]
Studio Sher Maker’s Wooden Mountain Cabin immerses travelers in Thailand’s “middle of nowhere atmosphere.” The off-grid retreat settles into the lush landscape of Chiang Mai with a simple form and slender profile. On three sides, the steel frame structure is clad in locally sourced timber with a charred finish. The […]
Designed by architect Fred Stelle, the Burnetts Cove House is a modern Hamptons retreat. The minimalist dwelling is situated on the waterfront at Mecox Bay and features a contemporary exterior covered in alternating wood panels, while floor-to-ceiling windows clad the rear. Its living spaces are on the main floor and […]
Jenny Mills Architects nestles the Western Cape Beachside Retreat on a rocky peninsula in South Africa. The property welcomes guests with an inner courtyard planted with native dune plants in a space protected from the harsh winds. Once inside, floor-to-ceiling glazing opens the main living area up to panoramic views […]
NoMad opens its first international location with an outpost in London. Located in the city’s Covent Garden, the NoMad London Hotel is housed in the historic Bow Street Magistrates Court and Police Station. For the conversion, the hospital group collaborated with interior design studio Roman and Williams to fuse the […]
Much of the world’s timber is immediately burnt or turned into paper. This releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The Bank of Norrland is a concept meant to instead store it for later, more ecologically friendly purposes. Created by Anders Berensson Architects for the exhibition Architectures of […]
After working with Apple as design director, BJ Siegel is turning his focus to residential developments with Juno. The sustainable housing company aims to reimagine urban living with a mass timber apartment building. Made to be replicated, these sleek, innovative structures take a modular approach with 33 components that are […]
Built into a hillside on a small island in Greece, the Antiparos Subterranean Villa becomes a part of the coastal landscape. The vacation home consists of a series of volumes partially buried into the sloping terrain. Clad in a combination of plaster and stone, the facade mimics the rocky topography […]
The Londoner Hotel is introducing a new hotel category to the hospitality industry. Calling itself the world’s first super boutique, the 16-story property offers an intimate boutique experience on a large scale. Its 350 loft-style suites offer a homey atmosphere with soft, neutral palettes furnished with bespoke pieces, contemporary artwork, […]
Horomystudio suspends a remote family retreat among the trees in Russia. Occupying a small wooded hillside, the Forest View House utilizes a small footprint to minimize disruption to the existing landscape. Part of the building is dug into the terrain, while the remaining is perched on a series of stilts. […]