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Luxury house

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Project • By IQ Glass UKPrivate Houses

Making Place House

Structural Glazing for a Contemporary Country House in West Yorkshire Making Place House is a contemporary country house on the moorland fringes of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. Designed by Gagarin Studio under Paragraph 79 of the National Planning Policy Framework, now Paragraph 84, the project reinterprets the historic Halifax House as a modern zero-carbon dwelling rooted in the South Pennine landscape. IQ Glass was appointed to design, supply and install an extensive architectural glazing package, including large format slim sliding glass doors, aluminium casement windows, Invisio® structural glazing, fixed and automated rooflights, eaves glazing and external walk-on glass. Together, these systems introduce natural light, frame views... More

Project • By FH2L ArquitectosPrivate Houses

HOUSE IZALCO

Luxury hillside residence integrated into the landscape. Located in Las Lomas, Boadilla del Monte, one of the most exclusive residential areas in Madrid, this contemporary luxury house is conceived as a natural extension of its sloping east-west plot. The project transforms the topography into a sequence of landscape terraces and precise volumens that establish a balanced dialogue between architecture and landscape. Fh2L Arquitectos Fh2L Arquitectos Fh2L Arquitectos The house is structured around a clear and functional layout. A main living volume accomodates the living room, dining area, and kitchen conceived as a continuous and open space. Large floor-to-ceiling glazing dissolves the  bounddary between interior and e... More

Project • By Studio EigenHousing

Ville Thalia

In the landscape of the Euganean Hills, in Abano Terme, the Ville Thalia project reorganizes a plot through the composition of two distinct building bodies: a single-family residence and a two-family building. The intervention chooses a contemporary architectural language, based on the clarity of volumes and the control of proportions, distancing itself from traditional forms to assert its own geometric identity. The genesis of the project starts from an essential and linear floor plan. To prevent this simplicity from translating into visual staticity, the design of the first-floor elevations introduces a decisive three-dimensional variation. The main envelope, characterized by sand-colored plaster, is interrupted and rhythmed by the inser... More

Project • By Studio EigenPrivate Houses

Villa Victoria

In the province of Padua, the Villa Victoria project stands out for a precise stylistic choice that moves away from conventional white standards to explore the richness of dark and enveloping tones. The intervention works on the density of the space, where light serves to enhance the tactile and chromatic quality of the surfaces. The generating element of the internal composition is the chestnut oak floor. This continuous, brown surface acts as a noble base upon which the living area volumes are set, through contrast or assonance. The kitchen is resolved architecturally through columns in liquid bronze metal, whose luminous vibration serves as a backdrop for the central island: a stone monolith with warm veins, a material that reappears pu... More

Project • By NampurPrivate Houses

A Mata

A residential retreat in Trancoso, Brazil, designed by Guilherme Torres with landscape architecture by Alex Hanazaki Set within a preserved fragment of native Atlantic Forest in Alto do Segredo, Trancoso, A Mata is a residential development conceived as an intimate dialogue between architecture, landscape and territory. Rather than imposing itself on the site, the project unfolds as an extension of the forest, where built form and nature coexist in a careful balance of presence and discretion.  Caption Caption The architectural design by Guilherme Torres is guided by the idea of continuity between interior and exterior. Villas and cabins are arranged to follow the natural topography, opening generously to views of the f... More

Project • By SNOB ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Contemporary Waterfront Home in a Natural Setting

Situated on the Gulf of Finland, this waterfront residence combines minimalist architecture with traditional Tudor elements. The property spans 2 491 m² and includes two buildings: the main house and a guest house with an integrated staff annex and garage. A winter garden connects the two structures, creating a green oasis that softens the sharp geometry and adds a sense of harmony to the composition. SNOB Architects SNOB Architects The design emphasizes natural materials – wood, stone, and thatch – chosen for their aesthetic quality, durability, and environmental friendliness. The thatched roof required a specialized drainage system and contributes both character and sustainability to the design. Large panoramic... More
Pinnacle House San Diego modern home with light filled indoor outdoor interior and open plan living spaces
Pinnacle House modern resort style luxury home with pool in San Diego, California
Pinnacle House San Diego, California modern home designed for luxury resort style indoor outdoor living
Pinnacle House San Diego, California modern architectural luxury mansion with glass walls and seamless indoor outdoor design
Pinnacle House luxury indoor outdoor modern home with pool and views in San Diego, California

Project • By Whipple Russell ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Pinnacle House

Set atop a prominent ridgeline in Rancho Santa Fe, Pinnacle House is conceived as a contemporary estate that blurs the boundary between architecture, landscape, and horizon. Positioned on 1.9 acres with panoramic views extending across rolling canyons to the Pacific Ocean, the residence is designed as a private retreat that celebrates Southern California’s climate, light, and indoor-outdoor way of living. The 19,700 square foot compound is organized as a collection of interconnected pavilions anchored by a dramatic central living space. Floor-to-ceiling glazing, expansive overhangs, and a carefully curated material palette dissolve the distinction between interior and exterior, allowing the surrounding landscape to become an extensio... More
Paradise Valley, Arizona luxury modern desert home with light filled glass wall open plan interior
Paradise Valley, Arizona modern resort style luxury desert home with hillside design and sweeping views
Paradise Valley, Arizona modern resort style luxury desert home with hillside perch and cactus garden landscaping
Paradise Valley, Arizona modern luxury desert home with views
Paradise Valley, Arizona modern indoor outdoor luxury resort style desert home with outdoor terrace and infinity pool

Project • By Whipple Russell ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Paradise Valley

Perched high above the Arizona desert, Paradise Valley transforms its steep hillside site into a bold architectural composition that follows the contours of the landscape, and opens its multi-layered design towards the valley below. A modern courtyard at the entrance with seating and a water vapor feature provides an atmospheric transition from the street to the private spaces. More than somewhere to quickly pass through, this open air gathering space invites a moment of pause before entering and exiting the property.   Once inside, the 7,300-square-foot design opens up into a dramatic living space with sweeping views across the desert. Anchored by a double-height stone fireplace, the great room is the heart of the home, connecting t... More
Anglet Biarritz, France luxury resort style home with modern architectural design and front yard pool terrace
Anglet Biarritz, France luxury home with modern architectural indoor outdoor design
Anglet Biarritz, France luxury resort style home for modern indoor outdoor living, featuring glass walls, terraces & backyard swimming pool

Project • By Whipple Russell ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Anglet

Set within the coastal landscape of Biarritz, France, this modern resort-style home features a layered composition of glass and stone around a front yard swimming pool at the heart of its outdoor spaces.  Arrival unfolds vertically, with a covered passageway and stairs leading to the main living level. Landing on an expansive terrace at the door of a light-filled interior, the design immediately establishes an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living.  The upper level is the center of daily life. On one end sits the primary suite with private terrace, spacious dressing room, and generous bath, and on the other, a kitchen, dining area, and living room, all flowing together in one open-plan design. Extending onto the outdoor terrace, ope... More
Royal Oak Encino, Los Angeles luxury home with architectural design and glass wall display car garage
Royal Oak Encino, Los Angeles modern resort style mansion with luxury pool terrace and fire features
Royal Oak Encino, Los Angeles luxury resort style mansion with glass wall indoor outdoor design and infinity edge swimming pool
Royal Oak Encino, Los Angeles luxury resort style estate with wraparound swimming pool and terraces on every floor

Project • By Whipple Russell ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Royal Oak

With its modern glass wall design, moat-style swimming pool that wraps around the entire backyard, and outdoor living spaces that extend all the way from the lowest floor to the rooftop, Royal Oak offers a luxury interpretation of contemporary Hollywood Hills living. From the motor court, the entryway passes a glass-walled display garage, before climbing floating stairs over reflecting pools and fire features to an elevated front door. Here, a light-filled gallery draws arrival deeper inside. The open plan main floor is composed of a series of everyday living and entertaining spaces. Family, dining, kitchen, and gathering areas all flow from one to the next, while open volumes and transparent floor elements allow views to pass throughout... More
Bonhill Brentwood, Los Angeles modern resort style home with backyard pool terrace
Bonhill Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home with backyard swimming pool and sculpture fountain
Bonhill Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home with minimalist luxury design

Project • By Whipple Russell ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Bonhill

Designed for the contemporary Brentwood lifestyle, Bonhill brings together open plan living, abundant natural light, and a central outdoor pool terrace at the heart of its design.  From the street, a visually textured exterior of stacked stone, warm wood, and expansive glass beneath deep roof overhangs lends the home a sense of sheltered privacy, while it remains remarkably open.  Inside, the design is exceptionally cohesive. A library, living room, dining room, bar, and kitchen all unfold within a series of interconnected spaces, while a concealed workspace, walk-in pantry, and private guest suite are incorporated into the surrounding plan.  A sculptural wine wall and strategically placed light well add visual interest an... More
Rising Glen Hollywood Hills modern design luxury resort style home with front yard swimming pool terrace
Rising Glen Hollywood Hills modern resort style home with glass walls, terraces, and infinity pool
Rising Glen Hollywood Hills modern resort style home with indoor outdoor design and luxury swimming pool terrace

Project • By Whipple Russell ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Rising Glen

Set within a quiet Hollywood Hills setting, Rising Glen is conceived around an unusual arrival, where the resort-style pool terrace becomes the first expression of the home’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The main floor is set within an open plan, with a family room, dining area, and kitchen extending onto outdoor living spaces, both front and rear. The pool terrace brings together a 52-foot swimming pool with spa, sunken fire-side conversation pit, ponds, sculpture, and areas for lounging, dining, and barbecuing, while the backyard opens onto a quieter garden with a lawn, mature trees, and water feature. The upper floor houses private accommodations and rooms for wellness, work, and relaxation. On one end sits the primary suite with a... More
High Valley Encino, Los Angeles luxury resort style modern home backyard pool terrace
High Valley Encino, Los Angeles modern design luxury home
High Valley Encino, Los Angeles modern design luxury home for resort style indoor outdoor living, with a covered outdoor kitchen, dining space, fire pit, and swimming pool

Project • By Whipple Russell ArchitectsPrivate Houses

High Valley

Set within a quiet residential neighborhood in Encino, Los Angeles, High Valley is a modern courtyard residence organized around a single, expansive outdoor living space, and the result is a luxury home that balances openness, privacy, and contemporary California living. From the street, the architecture presents a quiet composition of floating horizontal roof lines, warm wood cladding, textured stone, and expansive glass. A generous motor court leads to an entrance framed by reflecting pools and fire features, establishing a calm arrival, before the home opens up to the spaces beyond.  At the heart of the design, the living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, and bar are arranged around a central courtyard, anchored by a modern... More

Project • By Anvana ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Q House

A cliffside villa by Anvana Architects combines crisp white stucco volumes with dark marble fins, framing full-height windows. A cantilevered pool pavilion, featuring a waterfall-edge design and ribbon LED lighting, accentuates the linear form while embracing panoramic views of the Mediterranean. Anvana Architects Anvana Architects   More

Project • By MWA ArchitecturePrivate Houses

Villa GC

This luxury villa in Biel-Benken underwent a complete renovation aimed at redefining its spatial experience through refined materials and bespoke design solutions. Every element of the project was carefully curated to reflect the clients’ vision of contemporary elegance, while preserving the timeless character of the original structure. Nic Hahne High-end materials such as natural stone, fine wood and custom metal detailing were selected to create a harmonious and tactile interior. The architectural language is minimalist yet warm, with each space tailored to the specific needs of its inhabitants: from the custom-designed kitchen and bathrooms to the integrated lighting and storage solutions. Nic Hahne Craftsmanship play... More