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Welcome to Louis Vuitton Island—a glass-covered “jewel” luxuriously bobbing in the Singapore Bay that somewhat resembles an ocean-going liner and, yes, comes complete with its own jetty. The boutique, or “maison,” was designed by Kar-Hwa Ho, Louis Vuitton’s architectural design director in the Asia-Pacific region. With teak floors, serpent-like ropes, portholes, and decorated in shades [...]

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OH, CANADA!

On May 2, 2012 By

Having always been fans of Battersby Howat Architects, TREATS! was very interested in what they were going to do with their Whistler, Canada project—and what a treat it is. It can only be described as a Whistler Chalet married to warm timber, concrete and glass modernism that captures an ambiance of restrained—and wintry—luxury. We [...]

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Art Deco elegance in Bondi, Australia: The pristine white metallic, airy and clean open-plan living spaces, and majestic views, make this gem of a penthouse positively divine. Skylights, fire windows, low-level glass louvers and full-height glazing in central areas create a golden, a light-filled interior, that almost seems to glow, as the dark blue ocean [...]

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Mexico City is a massive, heaving metropolis with an estimated population of 21.2 million, making it the largest metropolitan area in the western world and the fifth largest on the planet. It’s no wonder, then, that TWENTYFOURSEVEN ARCHITECTS, who designed the AE house, and who TREATS! has been a fan of for some time, went on [...]

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SONOMA SPLENDOR

On March 13, 2012 By

Tastefully bordering on the edge of a vineyard is a dazzling private residence, expanded art preserve, and, of course, vineyard operation—and is pure architectural poetry. The Sonoma Vineyard Residence comes replete with a shimmering reflecting pool—its water level in measured contrast to the rolling ground plan—that runs from a nearby private forest through the entire [...]

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In the market for a simple place to hang your hat? Look elsewhere. Seeking something with it’s very own police force, and 18-hole golf course? Read on. The latest listing by Jill Eber and Jill Hertzberg of Coldwell Bankers is sitting pretty on two acres in South Florida on Indian Creek Island. The 30,000 square-foot [...]

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One of the last projects presented by A-Cero is in one of the most exclusive developments outside of Puerto Banús in Marbella, Spain. The house is located on a slope of a mountain that boasts excellent views of the Mediterranean Sea. The rectangular property is made of Roman transventilated travertine stone and strategically built so [...]

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Looking Back

On January 6, 2012 By

Sofia Sachez and Mauro Mongiello lensed the editorial titled ‘Don’t Look Back’ for Tar Magazine but we can’t help but doing just that. We love that Anna de Ricjk and her stunning surroundings compliment one another and how she appears an exquisite ghost guest-starring with the manor itself.

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How do you create a home that can withstand the tropics of Singapore with minimal environmental impact? Well, Ong&Ong architects created this stunning house in Sentosa Cove, incorporating natural light, circulation and wind ventilation to safeguard from mother nature. Four levels make up this spectacular home, catering to the owners various familial needs. Situated between [...]

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On a grassy knoll, behind rolling hills and thousand year old trees lies a little barn. Nothing unusual for the Suffolk coast where historical towns like Walberswick and Aldeburgh dot the land with their picturesque stables. Yet, through the morning haze as you drive down a long, windy, (off the map) road, something sparkles in [...]

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OHHHH HOUSE

On August 2, 2011 By

From Philippe Stuebi and Eberhard Tröger, comes this architectural delight. The O house gets its name from its dotted exterior, with concrete circular openings, visitors can see through this two-level treat. With a minimalist interior the beauty of the O house design is the openings that flitter through the home, with a staircase that can [...]

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After giving you a sneak peek yesterday of the Sheats/Goldstein residence featuring in our second issue, we thought we would continue showing off our love of Lautner with a tribute to his architectural genius. This past weekend would have been John Lautner’s one-hundredth birthday, and to celebrate, the Lautner Foundation opened four of Lautner’s houses [...]

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