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L House by CCM2 Architectes Architects: CCM2 Architectes Location: Fossambault-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, Canada Year: 2012 Photo courtesy: Stéphane Groleau & Stephanie de la Ronde Description: Right beside a majestic birch stands the L-House. The summer cottage, which has the same utility as a principal residence, is perfect for the...

A Private Retreat by HYLA Architects Architects: HYLA Architects Location: Eng Kong Garden, Singapore Photo courtesy: Derek Swalwell Description: A timber clad facade greets the visitor to this private semi-detached house. The house opens up on to the side garden with its timber deck and lap pool. The...

Mt Martha 3 by Pleysier Perkins Architects: Pleysier Perkins Location: Victoria, Australia Year: 2006 Photo courtesy: Berit Barton, Pleysier Perkins Description: A holiday house, designed to maximize stunning bay views was conceived of as 3 parallel, horizontal planes (2 floors and a roof), separated by extensive glazing. The upper floor...

Villa Siam by Eggarat Wongcharit Architects: Eggarat Wongcharit Location: Phang Nga Province, Thailand Area: 6,243 sqft Photo courtesy: Iniala Beach House Description: Iniala Beach House is comprised of three villas (each with three suites), and one spectacular penthouse suite. The residence is a masterpiece of design fusing traditional...

Villa L’Escalet by Vincent Coste Location: Saint Tropez, France Photo courtesy: Le Collectionist Description: Supreme view over the Mediterranean Sea. Nestled between rocky hillsides, lush forests and crystal clear waters, this brand-new (2012) getaway is perched atop a hillside. Located in l’Escalet, this intimate natural oasis...

Monte Vista by H3K Design Location: Palm Springs, California, USA Photo courtesy: Patrick Ketchum Description: The clients originally hired us to design a casita or an expansion on the existing foot print of the house but didn’t want to give up the beautiful yard and lush...

Alphington House by InForm Architects: InForm Location: Alphington, Victoria, Australia Photo courtesy: Derek Swalwell Description: A place of two parts, the two-story "Quad" roused front bit exploits park sees from the first floor main room and relax. A solitary story structure like structure suits the kitchen, dinners and...