What once was a single story house has been beautifully renovated and extended into a two level modern home. Four contemporary glass temples emerge from a white stucco plinth, bringing volumes of natural light to the interior during the day, and glowing in the landscape at night. Continue reading →

The Tea House is an award-winning hanging bronze and glass sanctuary, nestled among strands of bamboo in a residential backyard in Maryland. Inspired by the Japanese lantern, this calm and beautiful outdoor space serves as a meditation space as well as a stage for the family’s musical recitals. What a lovely idea to have a unique space such as that both for family gatherings as well as private contemplation. Continue reading →

This small wooden house is a holiday home for a couple in their 60’s. It’s only 100 sq. meters and is built for year around use. It received the Swedish Wood Award and was thought of as a tool to explore the qualities and sensations of the site and its natural surroundings, through light, shade and changing weather conditions. Continue reading →

Last year I had the opportunity to visit Norway, and let me tell you this northern country is friendly and unique with some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. When I saw this beautiful house I was instantly reminded of astounding crispy blue fjords, rock formations and windswept trees. Continue reading →

Nestled in a sculptural rocky landscape in the Swedish archipelago of Stockholm, among ancient oaks and pine trees, this modern island house merges beautifully with its surroundings without disrupting the scenic coastline. Continue reading →

Located east of Stockholm, Sweden, this beautiful coastal home belongs to an Italian painter and his Swedish wife. What was once an old summer house has been turned into a 250 sq. meter villa with an additional 50 sq. meter studio. Continue reading →

This contemporary home is a private residence of a couple in their 30’s, located in a quiet street in Meguro Tokyo, Japan. Featuring two floors above a ground basement, this modern house is constructed of a vertical reinforced concrete block and a large glass box that brings ample of natural light. Continue reading →

This concrete structure is a one-story seaside villa located in Huttsu City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. This modern beachfront getaway home belongs to a small family, who lives in Tokyo, and wanted a space for relaxing during weekends. Continue reading →

Located in Trosa, in the archipelago of Stockholm, Sweden, the H-House is a gorgeous private residence, situated on a beautiful site overlooking the ocean. Due to the harsh climate in the region, the house was constructed in an H shape, which creates intimate and wind protected spaces and courtyards. Continue reading →

This modern prefab house is a three-story residential home in the Sumida area in Tokyo, Japan. It was built for a young couple in their mid 20’s who purchased a very narrow and deep plot facing the back of a forested park. Featuring a “tube” like form, this small house is constructed of steel with a compact living space of 27 sq. meters (approx. 3mW x 9mD). Continue reading →