Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
Set within the excavated remains of an abandoned sandstone quarry, the Ca’n Terra House is a rugged retreat on the Spanish island of Menorca. Ensamble Studio started the process by scanning the cave with laser technology. From there, the stone was cleaned and living spaces placed throughout the existing rock […]
Situated on Sweden’s rugged shoreline, the Archipelago House finds inspiration in the area’s coastal boathouses. The seaside summer house is comprised of four gabled volumes wrapped in vertical timber planks. Following the natural topography of the land, a terraced deck connects each building and creates a series of outdoor living […]
Originally designed forScarface writer and Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone, this sprawling Colorado Ranch is worthy of its own award. The estate is currently owned by Lyle Berman, three-time World Series of Poker champion, and is situated on 1, 418 acres. It’s interior spans over 15,000 square feet and includes 8 bedrooms, […]
For about 250 nights a year, the northern lights dance across the sky in and around Fairbanks. Experience the natural phenomenon in comfort at the Borealis Basecamp. Just 25 miles outside the Alaskan city, the remote camp is host to a collection of 10 fiberglass igloos. The cozy domes are […]
Implanted into a hillside on Greece’s Tinos Island, the Lap Pool House references the island’s landscape from a minimalist perspective. The seaside home is partially buried in the ground, becoming a part of the topography with a planted roof, while the clean lines of its rectangular forms disrupt the rugged […]
Located in Sonoma, Wing & Barrel Ranch offers a private sporting club with a wine country twist. The exclusive 1,000-acre club gives its members a complete hunting experience with access to year-round sporting clays on a Chris Batha-designed course, seasonal bird hunting at their 24 fields, fly-casting instruction, and access […]
The seaside plot on the Greek island of Serifos is exposed to strong north winds. Rather than build up, Mold Architects chose to dig the dwelling into the rocky cliffside. Ncaved was created using a rectangular grid to produce a series of solids and voids resembling a three-dimensional chessboard. Its […]
Living like James Bond has been a dream for many but can now be a reality for one lucky person. The Four Seasons has just released a triplex that delivers sophisticated living spaces fit for a 007. Designed by Finchatton, Apartment 0.07 comes fully furnished and spans three floors on […]
Situated in a dense forest near Salamajärvi National Park on the Kivijärvi Resort, the Niliaitta Cabin was designed as a direct response to the sensitive landscape. Inspired by its namesake — a traditional Lapland building used by indigenous Samí people to store food outdoors out of reach from wild animals […]
Designed in 1962 by Mortiz Kundig — father of Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig — the Wallmark House is a landmark residence just outside of Spokane, Washington. Its sited on a wooded 10-acre property on the shore of Long Lake. Restored by its current owners, the 3,400-square-foot interior is like […]