The best in architecture from around the world—a mashup of the best of all genres of architecture from new takes on the traditional forms to modern masterpieces that push the possible from the best architects and designers.
Washington DC has no shortage of statues and memorials and museums—the nation’s capital is nothing if not in love with its institutions. Among its most impressive physical tributes is the original Carnegie Library, a historic Beaux-Arts beauty on Mount Vernon Square
La Granja Ibiza is a place like no other. Launched in collaboration with international association Friends of a Farmer, the property—a Design Hotels member—is spread over almost 25 acres and dates back to 1816.
Coated in shiny red paint, the door of this Whistler home’s main entrance is an invitation to step inside the 6,000-square-foot space set in the Coast Mountains of western Canada. Designed by Olson Kundig for a couple and their children, the home acts as a gathering place for the family.
Designed by Heliotrope Architects, this Seattle house of a young couple has an art studio at its heart.
In Mexico two properties that share views tof the sea, the 1,000-acre private beachfront community of Costa Palmas on Baja’s East Cape and auberge Resorts Collection’s third Mexico property, Susurros del Corazón.
Just 40 miles from Mexico City, this striking stone residence by Cadaval & Solà-Morales blends raw materiality with elegant geometry to create a home deeply rooted in its natural surroundings. Set in the village of Tepoztlán and framed by dramatic mountain views, the design balances simplicity and boldness, uniting three pavilions under one continuous roof with open patios and seamless indoor-outdoor flow—all while celebrating the rugged beauty of local stone.
This Don Nulty-designed property nestled beside Padaro Beach in the charming coastal community of Carpinteria offers resort-style living at its finest.
Carmel-by-the-Sea—120 miles south of San Francisco—charms residents and visitors with small streets lined with restaurants and art galleries, as well as its beautiful beach.
“Our client’s dream was to find a waterfront property with perfect exposure that would allow them to build a garden that could accommodate their woodland treasures,” says Stuart Silk, principal at Stuart Silk Architects.
Located in the Tehachapi Mountains area, the remote site on which this sustainable single-family retreat was built known as “Sawmill,” presented both challenges and opportunities for the project designer Tom Kundig of Olsen Kundig.
Spread over 2,500 square feet, the presidential suite occupies the top floor of Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs, offering an exceptional panorama. The hotel also features several areas for events, meetings and weddings.
