I feel like it is autumn again, and soon it will start snowing (again), but I recently read that even things are getting bad one should always keep smiling and it is what I am trying to do without looking out of the window. In order to reward my very productive day of writing today, I offered myself a bus trip to Kulturforum for an exhibition about luxury and fashion and fine jewellery. I had to walk around 5-7 minutes through the rain and I did not like it but it was enough time to meditate about maybe ... read more »
Megaworld, the countrys biggest real estate developer and pioneer of live-work-play township developments, launches One Manchester Place, the companys third residential condominium cluster to rise at The Mactan Newtown. Boasting a redefined living experience in a township masterpiece, Megaworld brings another condominium lifestyle highlighted by the spectacular views of the historic Mactan Shrine, Magellan Bay [...] read more »
The Gleenbrook Residence was designed by David Jameson Architect. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, this luxury house is shaped largely by the site constraints of a brook and trees. The design concept juxtaposes the heavy and the light, positioning program in tectonic volumes of glass and stone that respond to the tree scape and provide [...] read more »
The Laranjeiras Residence was designed by São Paulo-based studio Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados, completed in 2009. This 10,225 square foot summer house is located in southern coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados: “Built in a gated community on the southern coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, [...] read more »
The 72 Sentosa Cove House was designed by singapore-based architectural firm ONGONG. This contemporary residence is located in Sentosa Cove, a residential enclave in the East of Sentosa Island in Singapore. According to ONGONG: “This is a home that can endure the tropical climate with minimal environmental impact, by tapping on available natural resources. Four [...] read more »
The Villa Azure is a contemporary vacation home located in Cape Town, South Africa. This residence can be booked all year round from $780 to $2,000 per night, depending on the season. Villa Azure in Cape Town description: “Azure is an apt name for this property. A sense of peace and serenity pervades the property, [...] read more »
The BR House was designed by brazilian architect Marcio Kogan and his architecture firm Studio MK27. This contemporary home is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BR House by Marcio Kogan: “In terms of an architectural proposition, the BR House located in the countryside could not be more intriguing: situated within the dense and impressive [...] read more »
The Fish House was designed by Guz Architects and is located in Singapore. This luxury residence (5,800 sq ft) features natural ventilation, a green roof and large windows, Singapore is well known for its hot and humid climate. According to Guz Architects: “The main design concept is to create a house which has close relationship with nature and this [...] read more »
The Villa Sow House was designed by SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects, a Cape Town-based studio. This contemporary residence was completed in 2011 and is located in Dakar, Senegal. According to SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects: The ground floor of the house is designed to facilitate convenient entertainment both indoor s and outdoors [...] read more »
