Wine, from its earliest days, required the storage of its age, with solutions both inelegant and sophisticated. The Egyptians had mud-bricked and limestone cellars, the Romans fumitories and catacombs, the Italian’s damigiana.
Located in rural Chengde, China, at the base of a valley with ruins of the Great Wall, the almost alien-looking performance venue Chapel of Sound, which hosts concerts in warmer climes and contemplation year-round, is an architectural opus by Beijing-based OPEN Architecture.
Fixed to a rocky crag above Alta Lake in the Canadian mountain resort of Whistler, a truly exceptional private house surveys the mountainous landscape from which it is quite literally inseparable.
A contemporary take on traditional Chinese courtyard house by Neri&Hu, a typology based on Confucian ideals where different generations live under the same roof, the structure was built for three siblings, with a memorial garden in tribute to their late mother.
A patch of land on Avala Mountain in rural Serbia sets the stage for a gridded, steel-frame structure by TEN Studio.
Architect Richard Found’s contextual country home in the Cotswolds encapsulates the essence of minimalist design within an 18th-century edifice. Located in the picturesque Cotswolds, this project by Found Associates breathes new life into a derelict gamekeeper’s cottage, blending modernist architecture with the vernacular stone construction of the region.
Experience the enchantment of Lunuganga, the lush country estate of the master architect Geoffrey Bawa, now transformed into an exquisite and immersive hotel. Bawa, an influential figure in 20th-century Asian architecture, shaped this Sri Lankan paradise for over 40 years.
The Victoria Residence, a masterpiece by Los Angeles Architecture and Interior Design Studio Electric Bowery, nestled in the vibrant enclave of Venice Beach. Led by co-founders Cayley Lambur and Lucia Bartholomew, Electric Bowery crafted a contemporary hacienda-style home for a creative couple deeply rooted in the arts.
Weave House by The BAD Studio seamlessly blends contemporary design with traditional Indian craftsmanship, creating a harmonious living space inspired by the region’s rich textile heritage, the house features an embossed brick and diamond façade reminiscent of Indian ikat patterns. The architecture coexists with the surrounding landscape, offering an organic lifestyle and smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Discover the allure of Casa Bautista, a private eco-luxe retreat nestled between the pristine Mexican Caribbean and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve near Tulum, Mexico. This remarkable architectural gem, a collaborative effort between owner Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza and Mexico City-based architecture studio PRODUCTORA, offers a unique blend of chic sustainability and contemporary design.
Perched atop a rocky hill in Sonoma, California, Klopf Architecture’s latest creation seamlessly marries the essence of mid-century modern design with a contemporary twist. With an astute eye for the indoor-outdoor connection, the architects brought the natural surroundings into the heart of the residence.
320 St. Pierre Road in Bel-Air is a $46 million estate, an exquisite property behind the prestigious East Gate. With roots dating back to 1930, it was designed by Allison & Allison, and further enriched by midcentury icon Paul Williams. The current owners have masterfully blended its historical grandeur with contemporary elegance.
