House in a Pine Wood by Sundaymorning and Massimo Fiorido Associati

A staircase is extruded from the wooden shelves of a bookcase at this renovated house in Tuscany by Italian architects Sundaymorning and Massimo Fiorido Associati.Named House in a Pine Wood, the single-storey residence was first constructed in the 1960s on a sandy site that is closely surrounded by pine, oak and myrtle trees.The architects re-clad the exterior of the house in travertine marble

Casa Vale Do Lobo by Arqui+Arquitectura

Portuguese studio Arqui+ Arquitectura has recently completed the Casa Vale Do Lobo project.This high-end 6,450 square foot residence and its incredible cantilevered infinity swimming pool are located in Vale do Lobo, a golf resort in the Algarve region of Southern Portugal.Casa Vale Do Lobo by Arqui+Arquitectura:“The Villa is situated in Vale do Lobo, a luxury golf and beach resort in Southern

New Kyoto Town House / Alphaville Architects

Faceted wooden panels divide the interior of this house in Kyoto, Japan, by architects ALPHAville.The steel structure allows for an open interior where all floors are visually linked.Photographs are by Kei Sugino and K Takeguchi.The information that follows is from the architects:New Kyoto Town HouseThe most characteristic feature of this house is the polyhedral form of the partition walls. They

Contemporary Art Gallery in France With an Odd Facade: Gue(ho)st House

Artists Christophe Berdaguer and Marie Péjus revamped the facade of a building in Delme, a village located in North-Eastern France. Entitled Gue(ho)st House, the new structure (part of a property belonging to the Centre d’art Contemporain-La Synagogue de Delme) serves as a gallery, studio and event space. The unusual name of the futuristic project was inspired by artist Marcel Duchamp’s wordplay

The Minister’s Treehouse: A 100ft Tall Church Built Over 11 Years without Blueprints

The Minister’s Treehouse in Crossville, Tennessee is a 100ft structure built by minister Horace Burgess from the early 1990s through 2004. The entire building wraps around a giant tree and was built completely without blueprints, sprawling to an estimated 10,000 square feet inside, including a four-story swing set. Photographer Kristin Sweeting took arecent trip to the treehouse and took many of

Inspiring Rustic Hotel Unveiling the Authentic Beauty of Spain

In the greenest region of Galicia, Spain, in a small village, lost somewhere in Costa Da Morte, lies an enchanting traditional hotel, called Lugar do Cotariño. The historical building has been restored by the two owners, Alberto Cuervo and Julia Flores, after they fell in love with the place and decided to create a perfect spot for relaxation, emphasising the importance of it. More like a house

10 fascinating treehouses

Some people make their childhood dreams a reality. Take a look at these stunning treehouses, don't you wish you had one of those when you were a kid?

AQUALINA HOLIDAY VILLA BY GFAB ARCHITECTS

On the coast of Koh Samui in Thailand sits an oasis of a villa, a mirage that appears too good to be true. The getaway, a project from GFAB Architects, is futuristic in design and the strong forms in the building are a striking contrast to the verdant surroundings. The angles of the villa walls are made ever more evident by the reflection of those geometries in the infinity-edge pool, and the

Amazing Modern Mobile Home

This cleverly compact mobile housing design by Mehdi Hidari Badie has got all the bases covered when it comes to making the most of limited space. With consideration to sustainable development standards, the unit utilizes a combination of steel, aluminum, recycled plastics, and thermoplastic insulation. The versatile design is not only incredibly easy to transport, but has a refined aesthetic

How It Feels To Rent A Piece Of Paradise: Velassaru Maldives

Maldives has been synonym with luxurious natural retreats for a while now. Provoking travelers to indulge in this combination of pure luxury and breathtaking beach side panoramas, Velassaru Maldives is located at the fine line between the sky and the ocean, in the paradise we call the Maldives. This expressive island hotel holds details inspired by local architecture, while the finishes are

Luxurious Retreat with a Tailored Atmosphere Suited for the Modern Traveler

Stretching its comforting atmosphere towards an endless horizon, the Niyama Hotel in the Maldives provokes travelers to indulge in a Maldivian paradise. Surrounded by unspoiled waters of the Indian Ocean, this luxurious retreat welcomes guests with a tailored atmosphere suited for the modern traveler. Accommodations include 86 over-water or on-land studios and pavilions, all defined by an elegant