Contemporary Cliff Home

Perched upon a cliff on the rocky desert shores of the Pacific Ocean in Peru, this retreat by Longhi Architects cuts multiple stories into the earth below while lofting a set of glass-sided boxes up, out and over a series of pools and walkways below. These overlapping boxes move upward from the smooth intersection of road and site, topped with sand-covered roofs that serve as regionally-appropriate alternatives in a climate not ready to support strictly ‘green’ surfaces.From within the home, the views out are (naturally) remarkable on the higher levels, but equally impressive are the ways in which the lower floors are left raw and rough-cut, looking almost like abandoned and half-buried ruins on top of which the rest of the structure was built. 

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Acapulco Boasts One of The Worlds Finest Homes

The Arrango House. Acapulco, Mexico. Completed in 1973, John Lautner refined innovations in siting, material, and structure he had been perfecting in earlier projects. Its bold curves celebrate the sculptural qualities of concrete, which he liked to experiment with (he worked often with engineer T.Y. Lin, who pioneered prestressed concrete). Modernists have fused architecture and site by extending structures into the landscape. Lautner turned this tenet on its head, conceiving the house as an extension of the rugged topography and using form to set up the exterior views similar to his mentor Frank Lloyd Wright. Boulders thrust their way inside to become bedroom walls and they help regulate interior temperatures as well. The upper level is cantilevered out from the hill to block out lights from houses below and to give occupants the impression they’re walking on air between the sky and the bay.    John Lautner’s “Arango House”Acapulco, Mexico                      

Modern and Contemporary Spa Le Source in Canada

The Le Source Health spa within the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada, has three impressive features that mix its modern architecture within the surroundings. It features striking positioning on the mountainside, the utilization of natural building materials, and breathtaking sights seen through the windows. Montreal-based firm Blouin Tardif Architecture-Environment were the brains behind the concept of this health spa. Three levels covering 800 square meters welcome visitors at a reception desk that guides clientele towards the 13 massage spaces and 2 new lounges at the establishment. Integrating the architecture from the health spa into the surroundings was a challenge for the designers because they needed to maintain the flow with the environment. Each floor was split into two levels for better incorporation into the mountainside. The relaxation element here is amazing.  The serenity of the mountainside and the pampering of the spa treatment will set your soul free and allow you freshen your respective and recharge your batteries.

Santorini | Cave Homes Have Modern Interiors and Ultra Cool Designs

The oldest and most simple form of residence in the Aegean Sea area is cave houses -- traditional buildings which are found inside the rocks with a domelike roof, a narrow facade, and narrow but long spaces inside. Santorini is known for its cave houses, and people from all over the world come to the island just to see them. Some specifically ask to book cave houses - which are transformed to hotel rooms as long as they reside on the island for vacations. According to tradition, the cave houses were created by ship crews in order to survive and live in despite the steepness of the cliff. Some say that cave houses were also used as stables for mules and other animals.A technique that the Santorinian people still use today in house building is the application of mud (Santorinian dirt and water) on the walls along with some small parts of red rocks that are added for reinforcement of the mixture. Sometimes they even use pressed cement with red or white color to cover the floors and surfaces of the internal and external spaces. If there is space, there is also a small garden outside the house where herbs and flowers are planted, adding an extra note to the already colorful environment of the island.               

Luxury Apartment | San Francisco

San Francisco - the city by the Bay where the price of a dream is as lofty as the clouds.  The interior in this design is upstaged only by the view. Appropriated with beautiful wood and urbanesque ambition, this groovy pad is the epic entertaining spot. Whether one fancies hosting a hippie relic from the Haight-Ashbury or a sophisticated foursome returning from Napa, this cosmopolitan jewel has something for everyone.  Nestled quietly near the whimsical and vibrantly scaped Lombard Street, and in the center of a city with a history as rich as Swiss chocolate, this one is surely a delight for the senses.   California architect  Craig Steely

A Wonder Down Under | Contemporary Home Design

Surfer's Paradise in Queensland, Australia.  Whether tasty waves or cracked crab and lobster tickle your fancy, this location will deliver. Ultra crisp with prolific geometrical angles, this abode is perfect for Beethoven in C minor or a rousing Journey tribute. The cliche oft exercised, "It's not where you're from, it's where you're at," surely had these digs in mind when the phrase was coined.  Amazing lighting and a trendy design make this home a magnetizing property

Interior Office Space | Contemporary Interior Design

Morphogenesis Architecture is a contemporary commercial office interior design firm  located in Gurgaon, India.  This design embraces the concept that the workplace should be viewed in a social context. It makes use of a solid perimeter which possesses a fluid interior space.The spatial philosophy adheres to the concept that an employee's place of work should be an integral part of their existence so that life at work and away from work belies no transition.

Coastal Home | Luxury Glass and Stone

 This capricious property skirts a shoreline and features a glass wall and a glazed and stone facade with windows lining the entire main floor and the vast majority of the second floor. The rationale behind the prevalence of glass resonates pleasantly when you take in the panoramic shoreline vista. Visions of water and shorelines are yours from virtually any spot in the residence, which is conceived with an open space plan.  Hardwood finished floors are a contemporary contrast to the clean neutral palette and the eclectic yet minimalist interiors.  With the discretion of a Swiss banker, this property whispers on the wind to you in hushed undertones. Source:  Swiss Fine Line

World’s Highest Hotel | Hong Kong

Global hoteliers Ritz-Carlton have just completed work on the chain’s new Hong Kong location which resides within  the 118-story high International Commerce Center (ICC) in the West Kowloon district. The hotel, with interiors by Singapore-based LTW Design Works, will occupy the uppermost sixteen stories of the ICC.312 rooms make full use of the world record height. The building contains a glass enclosed pool and a terrace with wrap-around windows which are located on the 118th floor. Needless to say, it's not for the squeamish.Hong Kong has maintained its image as an international business hub and seemingly seeks to win the race to build taller and bigger.  This monument to the ingenuity of the human race was designed by the American firm Kohn Pederson Fox.sources:  Kohn Pederson Fox.

O House | Minimalist Design

This is a beautiful minimalist mountain home design “O House” designed by  architect Philippe Stuebi. This surreal home is located in Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. The natural views surrounding the home are humbling. The luxury villa architecture expresses simplicity and allows nature to be the largest artwork in this collection. Top notch architectural detailing allow this project to be one sure to receive accolades.The lake elevation with superb mountain views of the Rigi and the Burgenstock displays a protruding, glistering loggia created from round glass bricks. These decorative elements are a strong contrast to the rough renderings of the side facades. The basement nestles along the slope and opens into a large fitness area with a 25-meter swimming pool, half inside, half outside, that is inserted in a white terrazzo plate. The terrazzo plate extends gracefully from the pool bar positioned inside along the boathouse created from white tinted, rough jetted concrete into Lake Lucerne. The following is The O House  design pictures collection.