Amsterdam is well known for its cultural heritage and historical significance. This unique apartment of 400m2 across one level is located at the Prinsengracht. The six window wide view is very uncommon in the city centre of Amsterdam. The apartment is located in a building with typical neck gables and was build in the first half of the 18th [...]

Venice and Amsterdam have a lot in common. Their both enclosed by water, build on wooden piles and popular as tourist destination. Did you know that the Venetian’s gondolas are painted black to prohibit competition for the fanciest boat? No? Now you do… If you are planning a trip to visit Venice, please take a [...]

Break the boundaries, this is how we want to see it! It’s great how Andrew Maynard created a non conventional gable roof by breaking the roof line and followed it with compulsive black lines. By opening the immense glass doors completely the garden transforms into a courtyard. Nice detail; they used two pipes for the [...]

Old meets new or new meets old? It’s very popular to turn old and disused church structures into attractive homes. This old ancient cloister, which is estimated to be 500 years old, has had an intervention by Gaudí himself. The designers Elina Vilá and Agnès Blanch restored and rehabilitated each of the original architectural elements. [...]

Zecc Architects did it again. After they gave a little chapel a great make-over, they decided to take it to another level. This time around, they converted a church into a tremendous residence. The building is completely renovated but the nostalgic and classic vibe is still there! This is caused by the beautiful stained glass [...]

Michael Jackson’s song Black or White was about racial harmony. There is nothing wrong with the harmony of this apartment. Designed by Bulgarian designer Jovo Bozhinovski. For this purpose he used materials such as: fibreglass, lacquered MDF, technical stone, glass and metal. Only one little thing; the bed sheets are not done…. Although maybe Armani [...]

Pionen – White Mountain designed by Albert France-Lanord Architects is housed in a former 1,200 m² Cold War bunker (originally built as a World War II bunker); an amazing location 30 meters down under the granite rocks of the Vita Berg Park in Stockholm. How cool is this, I think even a villain in a [...]

Mazzo, the eight member of the IQ creative family in Amsterdam, is the Italian sister of Brasserie Witteveen – both in hospitality concept and in the interior there is an obvious connection. As with Witteveen the name and location of Mazzo share a history in the city of Amsterdam. Until six years ago Mazzo was [...]

Childcare is booming; at almost every corner you’ll find a spot where you can stall your kids. In Amsterdam next to the Vondelpark – a public urban park – childeren can stay at this exclusive day care. And no this isn’t Photo-shop, these kids are really using Mac’s, there is a theatre and they even [...]

Designer Tirawan Songsawat created a minimalist structure while intruding as little as possible on the site by building around old-growth trees. Guests may lose themselves among vegetation interspersed with artwork and statuary, contrasting a colour scheme in which white, red, black and grey predominate: the Library’s exterior is white, the swimming pool red, the restaurant [...]

This is nice, this is very nice, this is super nice! On what has to be one of the most awaited projects for the street-art enthusiasts to show up in Lisboa, FAILE came to blow everyone’s expectations. Check more for a lot more pictures – Tourists walking around with maps on their hands, looking to [...]

The Club is Ministry of Design’s latest high design boutique hotel offering in the uber chic Club Street conservation area with 22 distinctly unique rooms, a rooftop skybar with alfresco deck and a destination F&B venue with a tapas bar on the ground floor. All rooms combine traditional colonial design inspired elements together with sleek [...]

Kidosaki Architects Studio is a stimulating design studio which infuses modern and traditional Japanese aesthetic ideas into starkly contemporary buildings while maintaining the original characteristics of traditional Japanese architecture.  Thel Studio has unique works which combine modern and traditional while trying to keep a strong Japanese architectural identity.  The coexistence of traditional and new values [...]

Cardok is the underground parking solution that doubles your parking space and provides greater security than a locked garage. And it looks pretty good too. Check here

The Taj Lake Palace, located in the middle of Lake Pichola is a dream of white marble and mosaic glistening in the moonlight. Conceived in romance, the palace was built in 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II, believed to be descendants of the Sun God. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Aravalli Mountains on [...]

The recently opened has been designed in a monumental Anglican church.  The dynamic themed setting features a tone where modern glamour meets gothic extravaganza. PURESANG has maintained various architectural elements which set the standards of the gothic extravaganza from the former Anglican Church; the arches, the high ceilings, the extravagant chandeliers all characteristics of this [...]

The house’s structure is a cubic volume. It has an area of almost 400 m2 and it is distributed in two floors. The most public spaces are in the ground floor: lounge, dining room, hall and a cleaning room. The kitchen and service area are in this level too. All the rooms have access to [...]

Beyond the physical constraints typically associated with ridge line projects, an opportunity presented itself by realizing viewing angles in comparison to solar angles. Each had the capacity to compliment each other in order to maximize natural lighting and views without increasing future cooling demands. On the interior, a single-loaded corridor was created to act as [...]

Hidden away from the road, the site is surrounded by mature trees from adjacent properties. The owner wanted a contemporary home that prioritized environmental coolness as a consistent attribute and to be able to enjoy the luscious tropical surroundings. As a gesture to the prominent role that water plays within the residence, an oculus within [...]

The Lifeguard Tower, rises three stories high on a corner lot with an expansive view of Hermosa Beach. The architecture is comprised of three trapezoidal structures, one atop the other. From the base, the residence narrows as it reaches the “look-out” tower room that gives onto a picturesque, 1,600 square foot grass covered entertainment and dining deck facing the ocean. At night, [...]

So like your cars so much, you want to park them in your house… No problem is what they say by No.555 Architectural Design Office. The most remarkable requests in the various clients’ demands are “garage space for nine cards”, “the most favorite car in the living room” and “high tree in the living room”. [...]

The structure of this new house is made of clear volumes, straight lines and simple shapes. The house’s front is made of marble travertino and there are many windows in it. Both elements give a lot of lightness to the house. It has a 1.600 m2 surface and three floors (basement, ground and high floor). [...]

Experience water in its purest form. From a bubbling spring, spread over an area of 7,300 square metres. Nestling in daring architecture with futuristic columns and high ceilings. The heart of the Tamina Therme Bad Ragaz can be found in the depths of the ruggedly romantic Tamina Gorge: the legendary spring which has been providing [...]

The Sumaré house is located in São Paulo and designed by the Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld. The assignment was to create a studio with an opening into the garden situated below street level. This house includes a swimming pool, a dance floor to practice ballet routines, in addition to entertaining areas, two bedrooms and all [...]

Acrobats, clowns, lions and trapeze acts is might what you get in this recently, well designed opened restaurant Circus. High quality North American cuisine at surprisingly reasonable prices and innovative cocktails from the world famous Worldwide Cocktail Club. Now hoping that no zebra will escape and is looking for a free table… Check more

The Black House has an almost provocative sobriety, where the pure white in the inside provokes an emotive contrast with the absolute black in the outside, reminding the bite of an apple. Casa CMK, the black single house was designed by Andres Remy Arquitectos is located in a closed neighbourhood, 30km. away from Buenos Aires.

The idea for the cabin is that of a lakeside shelter in the woods; a little box with a big window that opens to the surrounding landscape. The cabin’s big window-wall (30 feet by 20 feet) opens the entire living space to the forest and lake. Materials are low maintenance, concrete block, steel, concrete floors [...]

Designed by Graft Architects, this ultra modern loft is located in Berlin, Germany. The Gleimstrasse is a loft which was transformed from the traditional 19th century structure into “unfolded cocoon for an open mind”. This all because most of rooms at this modern loft design such as modern living room space, kitchen area are designed [...]

This black and brilliant apartment belongs to Cindy Gallop, chairwoman of advertising giant Bartle Bogle Hegarty, her plan was simple: “At night, I want to feel like I’m in a Shanghai nightclub…” I’ve never been to Shanghai, but if all Shanghai look like this then I’ll book today.

The Hotel Silken Puerta América Madrid is a space that invites people to dream. This project has brought together nineteen of the top architecture and design studios in the world from thirteen different countries. Originality, luxury, innovation and formal freedom define a hotel that awakens its guests’ senses. Each of the floors showcases a different [...]

London’s underground became the first subway system in the world when it began operation in 1863. Since then, underground subways have been built in almost every major city of the world. From New York and Paris to Hong Kong and Amsterdam, subways are an essential part of public transportation in cities. Normally the usual subway [...]

Especially for my dad; another white house….

This is a request to all the hard working bakers all over the world. Take a look, don’t hesitate and redesign your bakery shop! I’ve your serving tasteful bread, why would be served in a tasteful environment.

A new function for an old catholic chapel. They remain the old character and consolidate it where was possible. Through the very white finish the stained glass is extra vibrant on the walls and floors. The stained glass almost looks like a Mondrian.        

Conceived as an urban oasis, the new guest rooms of the W Hotel designed by BBG-BBGM offer a respite from the chaos of the city by immersing the guest in soothing colours and textures inspired by nature. Curving, organic shapes complement modern angles while crisp white is softened with tones from the forest and earth. [...]

The apartment, 30m2, is located in the city centre of The Hague, 15 minutes from Scheveningen beach and housed in an old historic mansion (1890).  To make your night, weekend, long term or short term rental to an overwhelming and luxurious experience, the apartment is equiped with all conveniences. Book here  

Inspired by the Space Odyssey flick, this futuristic styled apartment is a class in its own. Furnished with a pure luxurious white lacquer, the apartment not only proves an unique “work of art” but also a highly modern place to live.

The Nightingale House is located in the hills of California and overlooking West Hollywood.