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Curvy Villa on the Outskirts of Stuttgart
Haus am Weinberg was completed in 2011 by the Amsterdam based firm UNStudio. This contemporary residence is located in the suburbs of Stuttgart, Germany. Haus am Weinberg by UNStudio: “The location of the Haus am Weinberg affords pastoral views of the stepped terraces of an ancient hillside vineyard on one side and cityscape vistas on…
Modern Upgrade in South Africa
‘House The’ was completed in 2011 by the Johannesburg based studio Nico van der Meulen Architects. This project involved the extensive remodelling of a residence in South Africa. A Modern Upgrade, House The by Nico van der Meulen Architects: “Following the trend of making alterations to and revamping existing houses, the owners of this home…
Stunning Glass House in Sweden
Villa Överby was completed in 2009 by the Swedish architect John Robert Nilsson. This 2,700 square foot contemporary home enjoys spectacular views across the bay and to the setting sun in the west. This residence was used in the American adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’. The house is perched on…
Cantilevered House in Melbourne, Australia
The Coronet Grove House was completed in 2009 by the Melbourne based studio Maddison Architects. This two story contemporary residence is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Coronet Grove Residence by Maddison Architects: “The orientation and associated views played a major part in the design response. The Coronet Grove Residence is built on one of…
Houghton Residence, Johannesburg, South Africa
The 6th 1448 Houghton Residence was completed in 2012 by the Cape Town based studio SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects in collaboration with Antoni Associates. This contemporary property was built for an extended Johannesburg family. The U-shaped house has been split into two separate sites, built around an internal courtyard, both sharing a…
Modern Waterfront Home, Bonaire, The Netherlands Antilles
Bonaire House was completed in March 2011 by the Florida based studio Silberstein Architecture. This two story contemporary three bedroom, four bathroom home is located on the island of Bonaire, part of The Netherlands Antilles.
Two Houses in Luque, Paraguay, by Bauen
These two houses were completed in 2012 by the Asunción based studio Bauen. They have been built in-line with Paraguay’s traditional ways of living in harmony with the environment, known as ‘Culata Jovai’, which means ‘House of Confronted Rooms’. They are located in the city of Luque, Paraguay. Two Homes in Luque, Paraguay, Project Description by Bauen: In…
W Hotel, Barcelona by Ricardo Bofill
The W Hotel in Barcelona was designed by the Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill. The 24 story, sail-shaped hotel was completed in 2009. This stunning hotel enjoys dramatic views over Barcelona city and the Mediterranean Sea. The W Barcelona: “An avant-garde icon of stunning architecture rising high above the Mediterranean in Spain’s most dynamic and stylish…
Home Renovation In Treia, Italy by Wespi de Meuron Architects
The renovation project on this house in Treia was completed in 2010 by the Caviano based Wespi de Meuron Architects. The original three story farmhouse dates back around three hundred years, the house was damaged by fire in 1995. The outer façade of the main building has been placed under protection by the local municipality.…
House Aboobaker, Limpopo, South Africa
House Aboobaker was completed by the Johannesburg based studio Nico van der Meulen Architects. This 5,317 square foot contemporary home is located in Limpopo, South Africa. House Aboobaker by Nico van der Meulen Architects: “After careful consideration, the client approached our company to redesign and style their out-dated home in Limpopo. It is situated on…
