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September 03, 2010

The Enchanting Casa Cerveira

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From the dEMM Arquitectura group, let us introduce the beautiful Casa Cerveira. Located in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, this gorgeous pool house stretches over an area 600 square meters wide. The floor to ceiling windows of this beautiful getaway reflect into the near-by pool, creating an incredibly unique and extremely relaxing atmosphere.  Read more …

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July 24, 2010

Singapore’s Fish House

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This beautifully exotic residence in Singapore, thoughtfully named the “Fish House,” was designed by the team at Guz Architects with the idea of ensuring a connection with nature and the homes’ surrounding landscapes.  A “modern tropical bungalow,” the Fish House is perfectly integrated in its environment. The architectural design encourages natural ventilation throughout the home, and the floor to ceiling windows provide beautifully unobstructed views of the body of water surrounding it.  Read more …

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July 21, 2010

Casa Son Vida

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This fantastic 8,500 square-foot home is located in the Balearic Islands just off the coast of Spain, on the lush Island of Mallorca. Residing in the exclusive Son Vida community, it sits just 15 minutes from the capital of Palma. Luxury residential developer Cosmopolitan Estates teamed up with eclectic Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, and the award-winning tecARCHITECTURE group to transform this 1960s Mediterranean villa into the incredible, sprawling residence aptly named “Casa Son Vida”. Read more …

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July 18, 2010

Introducing St. Bartholomew’s Chapel

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Built on the Rincon Indian reservation in the picturesque back country of San Diego, local design team Kevin deFreitas Architects recently completed the beautiful new St. Bartholomew’s Chapel. The small historic Chapel was destroyed by a wildfire in late 2007. The only surviving elements were the adobe bell tower and the Mission bell, which would serve as the main anchor in the redesign plan. The new design knit together past traditions, while acknowledging and offering relevance to current and future generations. Read more …

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June 22, 2010

The LV Home by designer Roccio Romero

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The LV Series is a modern line of homes designed and manufactured by Rocio Romero, LLC. The LV Series has been thoughtfully designed to enhance a modern lifestyle that is connected to nature. LV kit homes are affordable, easily built, and highly customizable. Read more …

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