This spectacular Kona Residence sited between cooled lava flows in Hawaii, designed by Belzberg Architects. Within the dichotomy of natural elements and geometric hardscape the residence attempts to integrate both the surrounding views of volcanic mountain ranges to the east and ocean horizons westward. The program is arranged as a series of pods distributed throughout the property, each having its own unique features and view opportunities. The pods are programmatically assigned as two sleeping pods with common areas, media, master suite and main living space.

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The Monk’s Shadow Residence created with luxurious taste in desert land in Paradise Valley Arizona by Kendle Design Collaborative. The design of this home is a pragmatic response to an amazing yet challenging site. A narrow lot with 60’ of vertical elevation combined with a restrictive Hillside Zoning Ordinance made designing a conventional home impossible. The home is approached via a somewhat formal car court, devoid of views into or through the home. Upon passage through an oversized frosted glass pivot door guests are greeted by a linear gallery space …

Brazilian Architects Humberto Hermeto presents beautiful house design sited at irregular terrain in Nova Lima, Brazil. This building incorporate in two uses first as a big residence with five suites, generous living and leisure spaces; and second as a large gallery for the owner. The main entrance is marked by a void at the beginning of the portico. From there, different occupations under the cover create the enclosed areas such sauna, kitchen and bedrooms. These opened spaces are extended over the gallery coverage through a large deck, a pool and …

This house situated in 651 Siena Way Los Angeles, in the most prime section of Bel Air behind gates with total privacy and seclusion. This house was decorated with highest quality, taste, and craftsmanship. This house have spectacular public rooms for large-scale entertaining. Every room was designed with glamorous such screening room, guest house, gym, and wine cellar. In the exterior, this house completed with beautiful garden and swimming pool. [..]

This 6,700 square foot cedar shingled home located in Sangapoback NY, created by BNOdesign. This home looks very strict outside but is very airy and warm inside. The whole interior is done in very light creme color theme. Such color choice is very cute but has some disadvantages. One wing houses the sprawling master suite. The other wing encompasses the breakfast room and service areas, followed by the sunroom, which functions as a quasi pool house. Although the furniture is so carefully chosen that the house will survive any party. …

The Otter Cove Residence sited in sloping terrain, perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the ocean in Carmel California. Designed by Sagan Piechota, the large area of the house was disguised by splitting the house into two wings, recessing the house into the site and locating nearly half of the space partially underground. The plan-split created a courtyard, the eastern wing providing privacy from Highway One and the western wing buffering the ocean wind. Secondary spaces are located on the lower floor and borrow light from above through three …