Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
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, […]
Perched on the edge of an extinct volcano, the Casa Eterea blends harmoniously into its rugged surroundings. The cube-like retreat is designed and constructed by writer and designer Prashant Ashoka and features a glazed facade. The mirrored surface reflects the landscape on the exterior and welcomes natural light into the […]
Straddling the border of Nolita and Soho, the Puck Building dates back to 1885. Penthouse V is hardly that old, yet it retains the charm you’d expect from a historic residence. Spread over 5,500 feet, the duplex includes three large bedrooms, an open floor plan great room with massive loft […]
Designed by Oppenheim Architecture, the Desert Rock Resort tucks guests in the granite mountains of Saudi Arabia. The hotel project is part of the Red Sea Project and consists of 48 villas and 12 suites embedded into the contours of the towering rock formations. Its unique design causes little disruption […]
Sitting on five acres in Joshua Tree, the El Cemento Uno House contrasts the rugged landscape with a sleek, minimalist form. The 1,674 square foot retreat sits lightly in a boulder field, appearing to float above the natural rock formations. Its rectangular silhouette is composed of RSG 3-D to give […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]