Lake Travis Retreat by Dick Clark Architecture

March 08, 2010 - Texas

This beautiful stunning residential house design news is a modern Lake Travis Retreat located in central Texas designed by Dick Clark Architecture to accommodate a family as it grows, and play host to friends and extended family, the ideas that inform the design of the house were developed through an unusual process.

This retreat house design’s primary views is to focus on interior courtyards or the lake itself with the concept was to keep the scale of the house as small as possible to get effectively maintained on details and materials.

The exterior walls of this lake travis retreat was made of sandstone, were assembled through a drystack method, in which no mortar was used.

Alila Villas Hadahaa by SCDA Architects

February 23, 2010 - Maldives

Alila Villas Hadahaa, is the first luxury resort in the Gaafu Alifu (North Huvadhoo) Atoll in the Maldives’ new southern frontier. Ten kilometres away from its nearest neighbour, Alila Villas Hadahaa promises guests the original tranquillity and unspoilt beauty of the Maldives which first drew travellers to experience the natural charm of the destination so many years ago.

This prestigious development features 16 Island Villas, 20 Island Villas with a private pool, and 14 Aqua Villas. Nestled in natural vegetation, the Island Villas create an intimate setting for relaxation and are only a short sandy walk to the azure waters of the house reef.

The 14 stilted over-the-water Aqua Villas allow guests to retreat into the endless horizon of the Indian Ocean.

London's biggest home to be created in Regent's Park

February 05, 2010 - London

London’s largest home after Buckingham Palace is to be created by Regent’s Park, in a £100m complex complete with a cinema, gym and swimming pool.

Developers have won planning permission to convert a row of seven office buildings into a vast ten-bedroom stuccoed mansion.

When completed, the 50,000 sq ft Regency terrace will claim the title of London's largest residence after Buckingham Palace. Witanhurst manor in Highgate currently holds that title.

Wright-House Price Cut

February 05, 2010 - California

The owners of an iconic Los Angeles house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and inspired by ancient Mayan architecture have cut its price to $10.5 million, 30% less than the $15 million asked last June.

Atop a promontory on a half-acre in the city's Los Feliz neighborhood, the 6,000-square-foot estate includes a three-bedroom main house, and separate chauffeur's quarters.

The 1924 home, called the Ennis house, is one of four Mr. Wright constructed with interlocking pre-cast concrete blocks, some patterned and others smooth

Hillside Home with Three Level in Czech Republic

February 01, 2010 - Czech Republic

Designed by architecture firm Orak, this hillside home is situated on a sloped lot with endless vistas of tree-covered hills stretching across the horizon.

Each room boasts breathtaking views of the valley. The first of three levels – the basement – is a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation, complete with a sauna, sparkling bath, a lap pool, snooker table and a walk-out to the garden.

A stone staircase takes you upstairs, where tucked privately away on the third level you’ll find the bedrooms – a sweet retreat indeed.

Casa no Geres, Portugal

February 01, 2010 - Viana do Castelo

The otherworldly landscape of Peneda-Gerês National Park, which lies just a stone’s throw from the Spanish border in Portugal’s northernmost tip, is home to the remarkable Casa no Gerês.

The house is the first project by Porto-based architectural duo Graça Correia and her new partner, Italian Roberto Ragazzi.

Inside the villa is very spacious with huge windows, which makes 24/7 hours pure circulation of the air! The villa also has a cute kitchen overlooking the river, a stylish living room and two bedrooms, each with own suite bathroom.

Hua Qiang Bei Road in Shenzhen

January 29, 2010 - Shenzhen

WORK Architecture Company WORKac has tied for first place in the Hua Qiang Bei Road competition in Shenzhen

The design responds to the area’s growing commercial character which has unfortunately created traffic problems.

Gary Neville’s £8 million luxury eco bunker

January 28, 2010 - United Kingdom

Manchester United star Gary Neville is planning to build an underground country home utilizing the latest eco technology that leaves minimal impact on the views of surroundings.

Designed by Make Architects, the 8,000-sq-ft luxury eco bunker would be built in the grounds of Gary Neville’s £8 million ($13m) estate in Lancashire.

The computer generated pictures give an idea of how this luxury bunker will look like when ready.

Ala Moana by Omiros One Architecture

January 26, 2010 - Queensland

Ala Moana, is a newly constructed project on Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

The home’s name is derived from a Hawaiian term that translates to “ocean pathways,” a reference to the winding path that circumnavigates the house before arriving at the entry.

This elegant building was planned by Australian architect Omiros One Architecture to make best use of the views and set at dissimilar levels to follow the natural land slope with negligible cutting into the site.

Bayview House by Gartner Trovato Architects

January 19, 2010 - New South Wales

Gartner Trovato Architects have recently completed a house in Bayview, NSW, Australia. The house is located on a 1,200m2 block of land with a significant fall from the street.

The site is oddly shaped with its longest boundaries running east-west allowing for orientation to the north with magnificent views over Pittwater and surrounding area.

The design form follows the topography and shape of the land, a slender footprint allow for cross ventilation and solar access to all rooms of the house whilst maintaining views of Pittwater from every room.