Modernist Healdsburg Home With Pool on West Dry Creek Road by Dowling Studios.

This lovely modernist 3,500 square foot custom home with detached carport and a swimming pool in Healdsburg, California has expansive views of the Dry Creek Valley.



Designed by Julie and Leslie Dowling of Dowling Studios, the modern home with double sided indoor/outdoor fireplace is positioned atop a knoll on an 8 acre site.






The steeply graded property is lined with fir and oak trees and has a private driveway leading to an open hilltop site with panoramic views.



The Central great room opens to the pool and covered patio with expansive vineyard views to the south.



The bedrooms on the north and west sides of the home face more wooded views. Sustainable design was a high priority and every attempt was made to use the most energy efficient systems and materials.







The beautiful project was completed in July 2011.

Julie and Leslie Dowling:

all images and information courtesy of Dowling Studios

A Modern Penthouse Renovation With Indoor Pool Overlooking France's Loire River.

Located on France's l'île de Nantes on the Loire river, is this wildly modern penthouse renovated by architects Avignon et Clouet.






With transparent interior walls, modules for sleeping, a retractable wall mounted staircase, an indoor pool, the 185 square meter penthouse has views from every angle.

The indoor pool:



Kitchen and Dining area:




Sleeping modules:


Living areas:


The stairwell (above and below) is wall-mounted and retractable






An overhead look at France's l'île de Nantes:

Exterior view of the building in which the penthouse is located:

Floor plans:



photos courtesy of Avignon et Clouet,Stephane Chalmeau, Philippe Ruault and Thierry Malty.

Villa Amanzi, A Modern Cantilevered Villa on Phuket's Coast Available To Rent.

I don't know if you're planning a trip anytime soon, but if you were considering Thailand, this Phuket villa ought to be on your list. This jaw-dropping vacation rental is located on a little-known stretch of coastline in Kamala, with its sheltered coves, dramatic cliffs, tropical forest, picturesque hills and crystal waters. The area is one of Phuket’s best-kept secrets, and home to this incredible six bedroom residence of outstanding modern architecture and design.




The land plot size is a large 27,000 sq ft, 8,000 sq ft of which is dedicated to the villa designed by Original Vision, Ltd..

The Infinity Pool:
The modern cantilevered home includes a 15m infinity swimming pool that juts out over the rocks below, offering the most dramatic sea views imaginable:







The Exterior:
Flooded with light, glass catwalks, views to die for and an expansive, open-plan living area, the tranquil design features 18m long glass doors that slide back to provide a natural flow from the entrance garden.








The Interior:
Villa Amanzi offers six spacious guest rooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom and private balcony with uninterrupted views over the Andaman Sea. There are three king bedrooms and three twin rooms, which can also be brought together to form three king size beds. The master suite also has a large outdoor terrazzo bath tub in addition to separate showers. The bedrooms all have high quality cotton bed linen.









The stunning photos of this home are by Marc Gerritsen

In room features include:
• Individually controlled air-conditioning
• Remote controlled sun blinds and curtains
• 32inch plasma screen TV and DVD player in Bedroom 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Complimentary wireless Internet access
• Luxury Paresa bathroom accessories


Rates:
• Daily rates from US$2,000 to US$4,500 for the villa (depending on Season)
• Daily rates include a full time Chef (food and beverage costs charged to guests on account)
• Minimum stay of 3 nights (14 nights Peak Season)
• Rates shown are for a maximum of 12 (twelve) Guests (including children)
• Rates are inclusive of VAT
• Airport transfer: approximately US$35 per trip for a maximum of 7 passengers in private mini bus or car
• For weddings and private parties, a surcharge may be applicable depending on number of guests

For reservations or more information visit http://www.villaamanzi.com

Design team: Original Vision Ltd
Project architects: Adrian McCarroll, Waiman Cheung, Jamie Jamieson
Location: Kamala beach, Phuket, Thailand
Project year: 2008

Images courtesy of Villa Amanzi, Original Vision, Arch Daily and Welcome Beyond