#outdoorliving

The wooded Sierra of Tapalpa, located in the state of Jalisco in western Mexico, is the ideal place to escape the daily routine of life in Guadalajara. Here lies Casa PE, a weekend residence designed by architect Andrés Escobar of AE ARQUITECTOS, conceived as a space to enhance family quality of life. It accommodates two families, each with private spaces, while the social areas, such as the dining room and living room, are shared. Lorena Darquea The main objective of the Villa Morena landscaping project was to preserve the atmosphere of being within the forest, which was developed in collaboration with the firm and the client. The relationship with the forest was one of the key design concepts, both architecturally and in term... More

The 30-acre Natura Gardens incorporates 10 acres of restored wetlands, striking a delicate balance between community needs and environmental responsibility. The restored wetlands became an opportunity to demonstrate how communities can serve as the custodians of scarce environmental resources. The site plan integrates the wetlands so residents can experience the seasonal changes of this essential ecosystem. To pay homage to the cultural history of living around wetlands, the community’s open space features several chickees, the thatched-roof shelters of the indigenous Seminole Tribe.  Landscape Design Workshop & Avatar Productions Landscape Design Workshop & Avatar Productions Landscape Design Workshop &... More

Peloponnese, an unspoiled region rich in culture, history and amazing natural surroundings, is a dreamy destination. For Aldemar’ s founders, it was the perfect setting to create a luxury resort true to their vision for authentic and one-of-the-kind Greek hospitality. Caption Aldemar Olympian Village could be characterized as a haven of luxury where comfort makes the perfect holiday for families, honeymooners, and travelers who appreciate unique destinations and tranquillity. Caption The resort's interiors are adorned with carefully selected furniture, featuring chairs with elegant wooden details on the arms, simple yet sophisticated sunloungers, and sleek, minimalist chairs. Each piece has been chosen to enhance the seren... More

Building a large house on a sea-facing hillside in Mumbai is both exciting and daunting. On one hand, the prospect of a panoramic ocean view is thrilling. On the other hand, it undoubtedly adds to the growing clutter of self-important villas in these, which not so long ago were uninhabited, natural, landscapes. Randhir Singh Ashish Sahi Rather than fighting its presence, however, the plantation retreat in Alibag emphasizes on the profile of the built from. It is not much unlike the Portuguese chapels scattered around the rolling hills of nearby coastal Goa. These chapels in their pure white brilliance do not shy away from their existence with their characteristic axial orientation and dominant silhouette. Similarly, this retreat... More