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Sands Point Residence by Narofsky Architecture Location: Long Island, New York, USA Photo courtesy: Costas Picadas & Michael Grimm Photography Description: The residence started out as an idea to accommodate 3 generations of the same family. So it took its form, that the private spaces surrounded...

Penthouse Right On The River Spree in Berlin Location: Berlin, Germany Area: 1,722 sqft Price: $1.76 million Photo courtesy: 16elements Description: Situated on the banks of the River Spree in the very heart of Berlin, this unique penthouse sits majestically at the top of a former factory building...

Blanco House by James D. LaRue Architects Location: Austin, Texas, USA Photo courtesy: James D. LaRue Architects Description: The glow of the lantern-like foyer sets the tone for this urban contemporary home. The open floor plan invites entertaining on the main floor, with only ceiling transitions...

Liberty Villa in Millionaires’ Mile, Thailand Location: Phuket, Thailand Area: 13,000 sqft Photo courtesy: Liberty Description: Villa Liberty is an awe-inspiring, luxury, six bedroom pool villa situated on the Kamala headland – one of Phuket’s most exclusive addresses on the famed ‘Millionaires Mile’. The villa rests...

Two in One: One warehouse, Two houses Location: Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Photo courtesy: realestate.com.au Description: Each residence has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open living with great northerly light and its own unique character with balconies, a roof deck, a garden, and like some twins...

Mirador House Punta De Gallo by Rodrigo Santa María Location: Tunquén, Chile Year: 2012 Area: 1,938 sqft Photo courtesy: Daniel Corvillón Description: La Casa Mirador Punta de Gallo, is situated on a rocky summit with a panoramic view of the area 70 meters above the sea level. From...

Tainaron Blue Retreat by Kostas Zouvelos & Kassiani Theodorakakou Location: Vathia, Greece Year: 2014 Photo courtesy: George Meitner Description: The towers, these imposing tall and narrow prisms, are the most stubborn and absolute expression of Mani building. On the outskirts of the settlements, the “xemonia” were...

Loft in Paris by Maxime Jansens Location: Paris, France Year: 2014 Area: 1,400 sqft Photo courtesy: Maxime Jansens Description: The structure is an ancient 130sqm (1,399sqft) craft shop located in eastern Paris, in an old courtyard. Two old patios have been covered by skylights. Inside spaces are mostly lit by...

Modern White Madrid Penthouse by A-cero Location: Madrid, Spain Area: 1,400 sqft Photo courtesy: Negami Thank you for reading this article!

San Juan Cliffside by Prentiss Architects Location: San Juan Island, Washington, USA Year: 2010 Photo courtesy: Jay Goodrich Description: The project site is located on a forested ridge on San Juan Island.  The steep topography created both design and construction challenges. The project is divided into two structures....