These house pictures showcase the work of Kanner Architects on the "511 House" in Pacific Palisades, California. The home measures 3,500 square feet and has two stories. A theme in the house plans was to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor. The first floor is nearly all lit by natural sunlight with windows and sliding glass doors everywhere. The main house areas such as the living room, kitchen and dining room are all on this floor. The sliding glass doors can be pulled back to allow the natural breeze to come in turning the floor into a near patio due to all the sunlight. Inspiration for the home was drawn from Richard Neutra and Ray Eames. The home furnishings show a lot of Eames' influence. Via.
I thought I would take a quick diversion from the norm here and give our readers a look at a wonderful villa on the Lycian Coast of Turkey. This stretch of coastline is often referred to as the "pirate coast" thanks to the many coves and small islands where the numerous sea raiders would take refuge. I hope you enjoy these wonderful shots and possibly the warmth these pool pictures may offer during this winter season.
These contemporary home pictures come from Belsize Architects and cover a new home constructed in the Heath Fringes Conservation Area in Highgate, London. The "Sheldon Avenue" project was constrained by a long and narrow plot of land. The home owners wanted seven bedrooms in a contemporary setting. Some of the more striking features in this residence are the high views created from the different floors of the home and how the color blue was worked into the swimming pool area. Via.
This property is fittingly named "Nirvana". Located in the Greek Islands on Mykonos, this mansion measures 3,767 square feet. What is even more impressive, are the fabulous grounds that the property is located on. It is a fairly secluded area on a hillside offering wonderful views of the sea. The grounds are large and contain a pool (must have in Mykonos) and a guest cottage that is set among a secluded grove of olive trees. Priced at €4,300,000 it is far out of my price range, but I am hopeful that the guest cottage can be purchased separately. Via.
At Furniture Fashion we see a lot of unusual homes, but this one in Szymbark, Poland challenges the concept of proper order and design. Known as the "Upside Down House", this property is a hallmark for tourists who flock there to experience its unusual shape first hand. The message behind the home is neat. Daniel Czapiewski is a philanthropist and businessman that built this property as a statement about former communist rule in Poland and its impact on the Polish People.
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