The owners of Lou Pinet in Saint-Tropez dreamed of creating not a noisy crowded resort, but a cozy hotel that resembles a private house where friends gather. To implement their ideas, they invited the French architect and designer Charles Zahn to work on the project. It was he who recreated the vintage spirit of Saint-Tropez…
This home near Silicon Valley in California was built in 1962 by architects Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons. The new owners decided to completely renovate the building, keeping all the authors’ original ideas: low gabled roofs, an open plan and floor-to-ceiling windows. It is thanks to such bold glazing that the house looks as if…
The Apfelhotel, located in the picturesque region of South Tyrol (Italy), has been rebuilt many times, and the last renovation was completed just recently. In 2020, 18 new guest suites were added, designed to blend in with the landscape and complement the local scenery. The rooms are built into the hills and are reminiscent of…
In the 14th century, this residence in Avignon was the home of Cardinal Amede de Salus, one of the Pope’s close associates. Today this magnificent building is the boutique hotel La Divine Comedie. Of course, a lot has changed here for more than 600 years, the palace was demolished and rebuilt, actively remodeled and changed…
The owner of this Sydney home approached an architecture firm with a request to create a building for his family with beautiful wood finishes, large windows and open spaces. In facade finishing, the designers managed to combine horizontal and vertical laying of wood, as well as to emphasize its beautiful texture. Large windows and balconies…
This spacious house in Sweden with a total area of 282 sqm has beautiful and laconic interiors in white and gray colors. But no less interesting is the thoughtful backyard with several zones. The first is by the pool, there are sun loungers, a shower, a hanging chair and a small table with a sofa,…
Walking past this house in Camden, Maine, you might think that it has been standing here for at least 200 years. But in fact, a couple from Boston built it just a few years ago. The beautiful facade of olive color is perfectly combined with a hilly landscape and an abundance of plants. The interiors…
This 19th-century villa in Provence has completely preserved its original appearance: a cheerful yellow facade, windows with shutters, glazed tiles. Inside the house is fully equipped for guests who are ready to rent it for the whole summer or a couple of weeks. There are four bedrooms for eight people, and stylish common areas that…
The five-star Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden is a beautiful blend of European style and luxury inherent to the resorts of the island of Mallorca. The historic building has 24 rooms, and the hotel is surrounded by cozy courtyards and gardens. Hotel owners write on their website: ‘the rooms have an inspiring theater atmosphere…
French-Swiss designer Romain Michel-Menier opened the Berber Lodge between the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert in Morocco. He was inspired by the local culture and architectural traditions of the region. The hotel complex resembles a Moroccan village, however, for greater comfort, guests here are provided with enlarged windows and openings. Antique kilims (handmade carpets),…
