When it comes to open plans and great indoor and outdoor connection, houses built around central courtyard are quite common. This house for a couple and two their daughters in Guadalajara, Mexico is one of those houses, which also has other adjacent courtyard and beautiful terrace. There are three levels in it. A basement level includes a garage, services and a game room and stairway which connects the whole house. On the ground floor the kitchen, dinging room and family room are located. All these areas surround the central courtyard. Three bedrooms are located on the third level but they still have great relationship with outdoor areas through the terrace. The interior design is done in modern contemporary style. Colors and shapes chose not only to be stylish but also cosy and practical. [Casa N by Agraz Arquitectos]

Continue Reading »House with Two Courtyards and Modern Interior

Located in a beautiful hilly region in McMinnville, Oregon, the Walnut House is probably the best Portland-based Giulietti/Schouten Architects have ever come up with. Meant as a low maintenance house, the two-bedroom, three-bath home has been constructed with many sustainable features.The whole structure comes with exposed concrete walls and veneer wood panels for siding and lots of glass for natural day-lighting. The Walnut House charms with its contemporary design that promotes open spaces and its state of the art lighting. We’re completely sold, we love it all the way down. – via

Continue Reading »Walnut House by Giulietti/Schouten

We just managed to spot an elegant waterfront house that got our eyes, in Altamont, West Vancouver. An example for what “lavish” mean to those who are loaded, the building emphasizes and enhance the laid-back classiness of the Vancouver sea-side paradise. With 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, the house was recently renovated with sumptuous features including a covered veranda for a bbq party, an outstanding billiard room, an extraordinary custom designed centre bar with a refrigerated wine wall and amazing furnishings. However we feel that the most amazing feature is its location that allows you to gaze over Vancouver’s never-ending skyline. On sale for almost $11 million at Soprovich!

Continue Reading »Luxurious Waterfront House in Vancouver