Distinguished Goods For The Savvy Individual
Tucked between century-old oaks and chestnuts in a dense forest in Portugal, the Treetop house aims to keep inhabitants close to nature. The minimalist dwelling is constructed from two concrete planes held up by a glazed facade. The transparent walls blur the boundaries between the interior and the outdoors allowing […]
Completed in 1925, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Freeman House is widely considered of his most important designs. It’s situated in the Hollywood Hills with sweeping views of the Los Angeles and the LA Basin and is constructed from 12,000 textured concrete blocks. The textile design is exposed on both the exterior […]
Be the one who knocks at this oceanfront Californian home. The minimalist Ventura property is the residence of former Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston, who built the 2.450-square-foot home in 2013. Inside the sleek exterior, its open living spaces feature polished concrete floors, bright, white walls, and expansive floor-to-ceiling Schuco windows and […]
After nearly 30 years, Tom Cruise is parting ways with his Colorado estate. The Hollywood icon bought the property in 1994 and custom-built the 10,000 square foot main house at the base of a mountain. Tucked in a grove of aspen trees at the end of a mile-long driveway, the […]
Situated on the shore of the Isle of Skye, the Black H House is designed to connect guests with Scotland’s rugged coastline. The contemporary retreat doesn’t compete with the dramatic landscapes and opts for a clean, simple design and dark exterior that settles into the scenery. Its interior mirrors the […]
Converted from a former garage, this loft in Lyon, France is a worthy abode for both design and car enthusiasts. The 2,163-square-foot residence showcases its industrial roots with exposed brick walls and wood beam ceilings. Floor-to-ceiling steel frame windows add to the aesthetic while flooding the opening living space with […]
Forget what you think you know about country clubs. Inness Retreat if moving away from the stuffy dress codes and overly manicured greens to reimagine the traditional golf getaway. Its 9-hole course is designed by the minds behind Sweetens Cove in Tennessee, King Collins Golf, and integrates the fairways into […]
With a monochrome exterior, the Federal House sits like a void in the Byron Bay hinterland of Australia. The two-story residence is dressed in black from head to toe, casting a geometric shadow on the verdant landscape. Its timber slat upper level rests on a concrete pedestal partially submerged in […]
Tucked in the trees at the edge of a Czech forest, the Ore Mountain Chalet is an angular weekend retreat inspired by its surroundings. The exterior’s abstract silhouette is formed as a lookout tower with a classic steep roof to support the snow load during winter months, while a cutout […]
Occupying a former landscape nursery in Southampton, the Windmill Lane House is a tribute to the East End’s agricultural heritage. Designed by Jack Ceglic, the 3,660-square-foot home references the area’s farming communities with a shed-like exterior clad in dark standing-seam steel. In contrast, the inside boasts a bright, white palette […]