Collection by Erica Nicolai
Populus, opened in October 2024, was designed by award-winning firm Studio Gang and developed by Urban Villages.
Populus, opened in October 2024, was designed by award-winning firm Studio Gang and developed by Urban Villages.
The eccentric exterior of the Whale House in Santa Barbara, California, which was previously featured on Zillow Gone Wild.
The eccentric exterior of the Whale House in Santa Barbara, California, which was previously featured on Zillow Gone Wild.
In Joshua Tree, Tyler Quinn built a tub—which looks like a mirage you’d stumble upon while wandering the landscape—right into the bed rock next to his off-grid house (and very first build). “I accomplished this with a concrete saw, with my cuts about four to six inches deep. I would then remove the entire layer of granite with hand tools; chisels and hammer,” says Quinn.
In Joshua Tree, Tyler Quinn built a tub—which looks like a mirage you’d stumble upon while wandering the landscape—right into the bed rock next to his off-grid house (and very first build). “I accomplished this with a concrete saw, with my cuts about four to six inches deep. I would then remove the entire layer of granite with hand tools; chisels and hammer,” says Quinn.
Set on a 53-acre lot, the property comes with a 6,000-square-foot gym and one of the largest private waterparks in the U.S.
Set on a 53-acre lot, the property comes with a 6,000-square-foot gym and one of the largest private waterparks in the U.S.
The 3,000-square-foot Floht House has epic views and one of the longest residential cantilevers in western Canada.
The 3,000-square-foot Floht House has epic views and one of the longest residential cantilevers in western Canada.
The revamped four-bedroom dwelling has bamboo flooring, a spiral staircase, and a wraparound porch with a hot tub.
The revamped four-bedroom dwelling has bamboo flooring, a spiral staircase, and a wraparound porch with a hot tub.
Lung Hagem Arkitekter said: "The roof is executed in 270mm thick reinforced concrete with 20mm VIP insulation underneath. The concrete itself is water resistant, thus no additional roofing materials are required. As a result, the roof is a smooth white surface creating a dialogue with the rocky landscape, and giving the cabin its distinctive character."
Lung Hagem Arkitekter said: "The roof is executed in 270mm thick reinforced concrete with 20mm VIP insulation underneath. The concrete itself is water resistant, thus no additional roofing materials are required. As a result, the roof is a smooth white surface creating a dialogue with the rocky landscape, and giving the cabin its distinctive character."
A picture window over a custom concrete bench fashions a window seat. “Family, friends, and animals all enjoy the various places to relax in the lounge,” says the homeowner. “The window seat is universally the most prized nook in the home.”
A picture window over a custom concrete bench fashions a window seat. “Family, friends, and animals all enjoy the various places to relax in the lounge,” says the homeowner. “The window seat is universally the most prized nook in the home.”
A brick-clad wall in the principal bathroom is topped with a protective coat of tiny, glossy beads.
A brick-clad wall in the principal bathroom is topped with a protective coat of tiny, glossy beads.
A one-of-a-kind fireplace made from concrete and natural stone complements earthy floor tiles and corrugated-steel wall panels.
A one-of-a-kind fireplace made from concrete and natural stone complements earthy floor tiles and corrugated-steel wall panels.
3041 Windsor Avenue in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $2,388,000 by Michelle St. Clair-Zsakany of Sotheby's International Realty.
3041 Windsor Avenue in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $2,388,000 by Michelle St. Clair-Zsakany of Sotheby's International Realty.
This fascinating tree house was created for the World of Living show park, a space dedicated to displaying contemporary prefab home design. Located in Rheinau-Linx, Germany, the tree house rests on seven slanted larch support beams and features a round, futuristic-like shape.
This fascinating tree house was created for the World of Living show park, a space dedicated to displaying contemporary prefab home design. Located in Rheinau-Linx, Germany, the tree house rests on seven slanted larch support beams and features a round, futuristic-like shape.

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