Perched on a rocky ravine in the mountains of Napa, the Mount Veeder Outpost is a contemporary family retreat. The two-story cube mimics the charred bark of the surrounding redwoods with corrugated steel cladding. Folds in the facade act as a funnel to the front door, encouraging visitors to enter […]
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CASA SAN PABLO DEL LAGO
Located in the North Ecuadorian Andes, Casa San Pablo del Lago is a celebration of Ecuador’s impressive scenery. The retreat is partially embedded into a hillside, cantilevering toward the lake below. Its roof acts as a lookout point across the water, volcanoes, and the town of Pijal, while the area […]
CAVA HOUSE
Below a residence in the forest of Mexico, Andre Restelli’s Cava House inserts a wine room into the boulders of a subterranean cave below a modern abode. The basement level utilizes the natural formations of the underground chamber to house a collection of bottles, with the shelves, tasting counter, and […]
BEL-AIR COUNTRY CLUB HOUSE
Zoltan Pali-designed dwelling in Los Angeles is now on the market. The 17,401 square-foot modernist mansion is perched above the Bel-Air Country Club with pristine views over the course’s fourth green. Its exterior is constructed from Indiana limestone and curved bronze metalwork, while the interior features travertine wand board-form concrete […]
THE WOODS HOUSE
Los Angeles Studio Woods + Dangaran recently completed The Woods House, and now the minimalist desert-dwelling is up for sale. Located in Palm Springs, the new construction sits in a field of boulders and mimics the landscape with a facade of plaster and textured concrete finished in a sand-colored gradient. […]
CONCRETE CYLINDER HOUSE
After working at Banana Republic for nearly 15 years, Omar Nobil took his design talent beyond clothes to develop a sustainable luxury lifestyle brand Unincorporated Associates. The company merges architecture, clothing, and custom vehicles to create an “immersive residential experience.” Its first project is a concrete concept in Joshua Tree, […]
MARK WAHLBERG’S BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE
Mark Wahlberg has listed his Beverly Hills Estate. The 6-acre compound is a personal playground with a private skate park, five-hole golf course, tennis court, and grotto pool. As for the accommodations, the 30,000 square foot mansion offers 12 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms, along with a home theater, wine cellar, […]
RICHARD NEUTRA’S LORING HOUSE
Designed by modernist icon Richard Neutra, the Loring House is a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history. The boxcar-style home is situated in the Hollywood Hills with views of the Sylvan Canyon. Built in 1958, it features classic mid-century elements, such as a spider leg column facade, […]
HUDSON VALLEY FARMHOUSE
Situated on 20 acres in Upstate New York, this Hudson Valley Compound offers two Cristy Lee McGeehan-designed homes featured on HGTV. The 1800s farmhouse merges a newly remodeled kitchen and Cafésmart appliances with original wide-plank wood floors, authentic fireplaces, and a pantry concealed by a 17th-century hand-carved door. Its interior […]
VERTES RETREAT
In the rocky formations of Sakinaw Lake, Woven Architecture and Design nestles the Vertes Retreat. The L-shaped volume neatly fits into the natural landscape 30 feet above the water. Its modern form is clad in blackened timber planks to blend into the scenery, while natural cedar boards offer a warm […]