“The home rests on a wood-slatted patio overlooking a pool and the town below.  Inside, the home that appears to have few windows is surprisingly bright, as large skylights add to it’s architectural mystique.”

via thecoolist.

love the open living space immediately linked to the pond.

via thecoolist.

The wooden addition sits above a new wine cellar and extends partly over the pond. The natural, graying wood, the green vegetation and the blue sky and pond create a harmonious balance, accented by the slim vertical lines.

via coolhunter.

The cozy wood fired lofts and separate living pavilion combine in a perfect self sustained retreat. Photovoltaics, rainwater harvesting and solar concious design combine with modern chic and warehouse like solidity of the steel frame construction.

And the view is ok too!

via modern residential design

via plataforma arquitectura

yes… it does have the coolest bathroom.

and i love how it is focused on the private garden.

via arch daily.

i have a long list of outstanding homes to present.

“The pavillion harnesses the sun but controls it by means of eaves and curtains. Two sliding windows, one in the north and the other in the south, enable the pavilion to be ventilated by making use of the wind that comes up through the valley. Hanging over the slope, the terrace and the reflecting pool completely open up the landscape. The water reflects the light on the ceiling of the pavilion and keeps things fresh in the high summer temperatures.”

link archdaily.

one can one say to this… besides, i guess, “i am completely jealous of them all!”… awesome!
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