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Tucked away at the base of the Sequoia National Park, Kaweah Falls House is a unique retreat in the Sierra Nevada mountain town of Three Rivers, California.
The house, which bridges a water flume, was designed by Frank Robert, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright’s. It is built on the spot where a fresh mountain flume meets the Kaweah River. A river literally runs through the house between the bedroom and the main living areas.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his family live in a 66,000 square foot estate on the shore of Lake Washington in Medina, Washington. The nickname for the home is Xanadu 2.0, after the estate of the title character in the movie Citizen Kane.
Designed by James Cutler Architects and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the house has a modern design in the “Pacific Lodge” style.
Architecture and art are entwined to create an intriguing and intimate residential apartment building in Luxembourg. The concept is the work of artist SUMO which is a response to urban landscape in the era of “post-graffiti”.
This contemporary smart home in the Mount Washington neighbourhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a special ergonomic design which boasts exquisite finishes in Maple Hardwoods, Marble, Granite, Glass, Brushed Aluminum & Steel. All three floors of the 12,000 square foot house have access to elevator.
Wildcat Ridge Residence in Aspen, Colorado is an impressive mountain retreat designed by Voorsanger Architects. The spectacular home is located at an elevation of 9,200 feet with dramatic views of the surrounding mountains, and has a dramatic folded plate roof and a large moss rock wall dividing the east and west wings of the building.
The Bahia House located in Salvador, Brazil uses the traditional architectural approach to sustainable living. This ecological house designed by Marcio Kogan promotes green living with materials from traditional Brazilian architecture. Clay roofs, wooden ceilings and wooden panels provide rustic practicality. The house uses the northeastern wind blowing in from the sea to organize the floor plan and has cross ventilation in its main living spaces, making the interior cool and airy.
Hotels spend millions creating swimming pools with unique designs or breathtaking views to attract tourists. Check out some of the most incredible hotel pools from around the world.
Entering the green front door of this Victorian villa “Shakin Stevens House” in Melbourne, Australia feels likes stepping through time and space. This creative house extension designed by Matt Gibson Architecture is a true work of art. Three minimalist cubes are built behind the existing Victorian house. The green interior matches with the green front door, providing continuity to the space.
