A celebration of the best in world-class architecture and architects. From the most architectural homes, architectural landmarks and architectural design to case studies from all around world to profiles about and with the incredible people that build and design them.
This cleverly abstracted concrete oasis by architect Ludwig Godefroy is a bold reinterpretation of an ancient Oaxacan temple, fusing tradition and modernity with seclusion and exposure for something not as much built as sculpted.
Today, a new chapter has started for the Goldwyn House, now owned by David Alhadeff, the founder of the renowned contemporary design gallery The Future Perfect.
St. Michael’s Mount, a tidal island in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall, England, is a centuries-old citadel of history and lore, with strong ties to both.
Surrounded by a vineyard and mountains, the 10,000-square-foot San Miguel de Allende Roy Azar-designed house is situated on a single-level in a U-shape layout, which takes advantage of the lake views.
In the heart of Wilmington—Delaware’s largest city—The Quoin Hotel is a one-of-a-kind hotel that takes visitors on a journey through time while remaining firmly rooted in the present.
In converting the ruins of a deserted rock quarry into a minimal subterranean dwelling in the scrubby Balearic landscape, Ensamble Studio has given fascinating new meaning to living with nature. Which is to say raw, among the elements, and nearly completely in situ.
It’s a behemoth, not just in size but also in standards—the taste level is as high as the view is magnanimous. And for Paul Vincent Wiseman, when it comes to this house named Nouveau Modern, perspective is everything.
Originally designed as a family residence for José Maria Ferreira, Carvalho Araújo’s architectural practice behind one of Portugal’s most talked-about buildings, Otiima House.
Inspired by the context, the 360-degree views and the passions and rituals of every family member, this house by GO’C was built on a very steep slope to the south, with neighbors on both sides.
After traveling the world and moving multiple times during the 16 years of his career as a professional hockey player, the homeowner, who retired in 2020, was ready to settle down with his wife and their three daughters in a peaceful environment.
Based in Cape Town, architecture studio SAOTA has projects all over the planet. The firm made its name through projects with pure lines and a clean yet sculptural designs that typically maximize views. This two-story Los Angeles home is no exception.
The architect’s 1938 “Dream House” design for Life Magazine, this now-rentable construction is a striking example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s democratic Usonian vision—if not its ideal.
