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Contemporary Residence in Lebanon

designgid team — Sat, 07 May 2011 15:51:06 +0000

The Ghazale Residence is a contemporary three-story villa in Lebanon, the result of a collaborative work between architects Gilbert Zarka and Sahar Ghazale. This house is very attractive with the water Fountains and exterior design that resembles a tropical house. You will see some elements such as pergolas volumetric concrete, high chimneys and 13m high glass structure allows as much light as possible into the house. One of the main features of the park is a shallow pool with fountains and pergolas teak. Interior design is a continuation from the outside. Basalt stone walls keep the inside as much, red wall supporting the main staircase. In spite of it all finished in neutral tones show elegance and simplicity.

Modern Home in Bainbridge Island

designgid team — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:04:53 +0000

Ellice Residence was completed by Coates Design and is located in Bainbridge Island, Washington. The residence is situated on top of the Yeomalt Bluff and has panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline. The building has a highly welcoming exterior, featuring large windows contrasting the wood and the stone. All these make it integrate well in its beautiful natural surroundings. Ellice Residence is actually a makeover of an old villa. In order to raise the current building, the architects used more than 80% of the materials that resulted from the deconstruction. Moreover, the project has plenty of sustainable characteristics, such as geothermal and photovoltaic systems, heat-recovery technologies, as well as solar water heating systems which ensure a low electric energy consumption.

Contemporary Hilltop Residence in Japan

designgid team — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:00:01 +0000

Located in a breathtaking natural environment, Villa K is a contemporary hilltop residence from Mutsue Hayakusa Cell Space Architects located in Nagano, Japan. This is the type of home built while taking into consideration the connection between indoors and exterior. Large windows offer unobstructed views of the near by forest. Villa K has no less than four roofs, situated at different levels, which is a very interesting architecture approach. Unexpected angles can characterize the overall appearance of this contemporary residence. The interiors are spacious and airy, with stylish and modern furniture. Elegant indoor stairs connect the levels of the home, creating a fun and unusual living space. Wood is present, complementing the general white color palette of the home.

Luxurious Khayangan Estate in Bali

designgid team — Wed, 12 May 2010 08:40:37 +0000

Bali has so many beautiful places to offers. One of the place that you may consider to visit is this Luxury Resort Villas of Khayangan Estate in Bali, Indonesia. This Luxury estate is a fully self-contained, private luxury estate set in 1.5 hectares of verdant tropical gardens. A perfect blend of new and old, contemporary design and European influences, the Khayangan Estate in Bali is a fully self-contained, private luxury estate located on the southern-most tip of Bali’s Bukit peninsula close to the renowned Bvlgari Resort and Spa. With six fully air-conditioned bedrooms that can easily accommodate 12 (rich) people, there are also two living and dining pavilions, a private office, a private professional spa, a cliff-side pavilion, a floodlit tennis court and a well-equipped fitness centre. And if you add the spectacular Indian Oceans views, this private villa sure invites you to a relaxing holiday experience.

Casa Kimball, Villa in the Dominican Republic

designgid team — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:00:16 +0000

This Casa Kimball Villa comes from Rangr Studio. Kasa Kimball is situated on a cliff, neighbored by the Atlantic Ocean and with fantastic views of the little thing from almost every room of the villa. The next striking thing – a beautiful three edge infinity pool located by the ocean. Using a blue reflective tile, the architects say that the pool’s surface changes color to match the ocean– gray, aquamarine, and deep blue. Also, when the guests of the villa swim in the pool towards the ocean, it gives them the illusion of actually swimming in the Atlantic. Last, but not least, a cliff-top jacuzzi comes to make us even more eager to experience water in an exotic place. The place has 8 bedrooms, public spaces for dining and private meetings. It can also be rented for events and holiday retreats for the sum of $4000 a day in high season. Have we awaken your interest?

Luxury Villa of Aveleda

designgid team — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:43:45 +0000

This villa owned Aveleda, in Braga was designed by Manuel Ribeiro. The project was inspired by the design house of ancient Rome in the ancient Roman city “Bracara Augustae” and was established around the square internally. This villa consists of 4 bedrooms (1 master suite and 3 guest rooms) and large bathroom facilities, lifting height and square external comparisons, without loss of visual field. Room suites and cabinets, and a large bathroom. The use of the park as a green variety of natural shades aims. The impression of luxury can be seen from this building.

Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya by Gilberto Borja

designgid team — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:12:22 +0000

The awesome Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya is nestled along the idyllic coastline of the Mexico. The provision of 128 guest rooms is present in the bungalow style two story villas. Contemporary cuisines are available exclusively at the bars and the restaurants of this resort. Throughout of the resort, original Mexican art is highly exhibited setting the standard of the landmark to an extra ordinary level. The Riviera Maya is situated on a 36 acre land which is just 26 miles away from south of Cancun, Mexico. The rich culture and entertainment is witnessed all over the resort. This amazing landmark in Mexico reveals the finest design from Gabriel Borja. The spa and health treatment sets up the beauty and comfort at this Mexican resort. The steam room in the Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya is simply spectacular and most enjoyable one among the thousand reviews that strike the net each and every day.

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

designgid team — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:01:58 +0000

Planted within the lush green of Balinese rice terraces, the Alila Villas Soori is the first luxury boutique resort in West Bali. Designed with Singapore based SCDA architects at the helm, the 48 Villas are exquisite, representing the finest in luxury while enabling the most complete relaxation. The resort is the newest creation by the Alila Hotels and Resorts group that has become renowned for its incredible, unparalleled destinations scattered throughout Southeast Asia. Each is developed and finally constructed with extreme emphasis placed on well-integrated and eco-friendly design. Architecturally an inspired expression of a seamless blend of contemporary Asian design and the richness of the landscape, the resort, and each of its pool villas, enjoys uninhibited views of the deep azure of the Indian Ocean or the equally as enchanting green of the surrounding rice fields, and no compromises in privacy are made.

Okto Villa by Touzet Studio

designgid team — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:55:30 +0000

Built to replicate a 1920s Mediterranean-style estate once owned by their client, architects at Florida’s Touzet Studio designed the Okto Villa with strict limitations on placement and layout. The 20,000 square-foot estate is situated on private La Gorce Island in Miami Beach, and has unmatched views and access to the neighboring Biscayne Bay. The 16,000 square-foot main house has two stories with six bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and both a 2,000 square-foot guest cabana and 2,000 square-foot staff quarters. The home has a rooftop terrace a “state of the art” kitchen, an outdoor heated lap pool and spa and is for sale by David Solomon, whose site notes that the home’s price tag is “available upon request,” which undoubtedly means you can’t afford it.