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This 8,300 sq. ft. luxury penthouse apartment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was designed to showcase the owners’ art collection. This urban gallery by Cecil Baker + Partners has a sophisticated soft modern design. The large floor to ceiling glass windows take full advantage of the panoramic city views for the ultimate urban experience.
This cozy old wooden house in the Majorna area in Gothenburg, Sweden has been renovated to include a mix and match of antique and IKEA furnishings. The stylish kitchen unit from IKEA is highlighted with an attractive yellow accent. The open stairs and space between floors maybe a challenge for some, but the simplicity of the design is appealing.
Amangiri is located in the dramatic landscape of Canyon Point, Utah in the region known as the Four Corners where the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet. This stunning resort hotel with deep canyons and towering plateaus in the backdrop occupies 600 acres of land in a valley near the Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. From the Pavilion at the centre of the resort, one can enjoy sweeping views of colourful rock formations. The interior design of the rooms uses white stone floors and concrete walls to echo the natural stone in the area. There is a rustic softness of light colour palette that blends in with the surrounding environment.
This lovely country house overlooking the sea in Croatia has everything that one needs for a peaceful retreat. The interior design by Rees Roberts + Partners/Steven Harris Architects gives this rustic stone house a contemporary flair. Stone walls in all the rooms, including the bathroom, provide a cozy ambiance. The natural landscaping blends in beautifully with the environment making this the ultimate country escape.
Located in Groslay, Val d’Oise, France, 15km north of Paris, Le Couvent-Loft is an impressive contemporary loft apartment which is part of the old Chateau of Groslay. Rich with history, this apartment was once a music room and dance hall in 1769 created by Joséphine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Joséphine’s first husband Alexandre de Beauharnais inherited the chateau. In 1950, Sisters Servant of Mary acquired the property and turned the old dance hall into a convent.
With breathtaking views of the Victoria Harbour and the Olympic Mountains, this award winning luxury penthouse apartment in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada was a show suite for the developer. The living room features a custom gas fireplace with polished stainless steel. The modern open kitchen and the open floor plan take full advantage of the views outside. The ensuite bathrooms have luxury soaker tubs and sinks which provide a modern sophistication.
Perched high on the hill in Positano on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, Palazzo Positano was originally a 17th century Monastery and Episcopal residence. The property has been completely renovated and is now a luxury villa. Baroque architecture and interior decorations such as painted ceilings, lacquered doors, wood furniture and stucco-works have been carefully restored, even the original altar in the private chapel was kept. The sunny terraces have breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque town and the Mediterranean sea. The villa also has a private spa with heated pool and Turkish Bath making it the ultimate retreat.
This small studio apartment design by Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture (JPDA) makes extremely efficient use of its small space. Located in the East Village neighbourhood in New York, the brilliant design of this small studio is the ultimate comfortable living in a tight urban space. Every inch of space in the apartment has been efficiently exploited, including the built-in drawers under the stair risers.
