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Lotus Villa: A Tropical Paradise Blending Nature And Architecture

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Nestled in the heart of a tropical paradise, the Lotus Villa stands as a stunning testament to the harmonious relationship between nature and architecture. Inspired by the symbolic purity and calmness of the lotus flower, this design embodies beauty and enlightenment. Using advanced tools like SketchUp and Vray, the architect has crafted a masterpiece that seamlessly blends modern luxury with the organic elegance of nature.

Designer: Thilina Liyanage

The Lotus Villa comprises three main elements that contribute to its unique charm: a glass roof, a canvas, and steel frames. The glass roof floods the interior with natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere that mirrors the lotus’ emergence into the sun. The canvas, resembling the petals of the lotus, is supported by intricately designed steel frames that add strength and elegance to the overall structure.

Surrounded by lush greenery, the villa creates a striking contrast between the organic and the artificial. However, the thoughtful design ensures that the structure harmoniously blends with its natural surroundings. The translucency of the overlapping canvas allows ambient light to filter through creating a play of light and shadows that adds a touch of drama to the interior.

The steel frames have a detail resembling delicate threads, evoking the softness of the lotus, giving the impression that the villa is intricately woven together. This attention to detail not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also creates a sense of unity with the natural inspiration. The villa’s unique design extends to the flooring, where recessed ground lights add to the ambiance, casting beautiful shadows on the ceiling and walls on both levels.

The Lotus Villa is a perfect sanctuary for those seeking a zen holiday or a meditation retreat. The use of natural materials like wood complements the tranquil vibe, creating an environment conducive to relaxation. The villa is designed for a nuclear family or a couple, featuring a bedroom on the top floor with an attached outdoor bath. The lower level houses a living room, dining area, and a pantry, seamlessly blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living.

The Lotus Villa stands as a testament to the possibilities when architecture draws inspiration from the natural world. Its unique design, combining the elegance of the lotus flower with modern luxury, creates a tropical paradise that is both visually stunning and functional. Whether as a retreat for meditation or a luxurious getaway, this villa offers an unparalleled experience where the boundaries between indoors and outdoors dissolve into a seamless blend of tropical and modern living.

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This Undulating Villa With A Green Rooftop On A Japanese Island Is Currently For Sale If Any Millionares Are Looking

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Nestled on the stunning Ishigaki Island in Okinawa, this impressive green villa is called the Ishigaki Earth and was designed by architect Sou Fujimoto. It’s been a year since its debut, and startup hospitality brand Not a Hotel has recently put it up for sale. The expansive retreat occupies 9900 square meters and is located along the island’s pretty southwestern coast. It has a unique circular design topped by a lush green roof which eradicates the typical concept of a front and back, instead, it allows the villa to effortlessly merge with the surrounding nature.

Designer: Sou Fujimoto

The villa’s expansive roof is marked with large openings that provide stunning views of the sky, inadvertently masking the lines between the structure and nature. Fujimoto had a specific vision for the project which involved creating a serene connection between the villa and nature. He wanted to harmonize them and make them one. The circular structure and concave design are inspired by the undulations of the rolling hills, in turn, offering the residents unobstructed views, and allowing the island’s pretty greenery to merge with the ocean panoramas.

The relaxing retreat is amped with multiple amenities such as an infinity pool that merges with the sea, spacious living and dining rooms with beautiful views, a fully equipped gym, and an underwater sauna. The pool is a beauty to look at, as the sky and water meet there, building a fusion of the horizons. It is truly the perfect place to unwind and relax! The living area of the home extends towards the outside and is equipped with full-height glazing, allowing the surrounding landscapes to be connected to the home.

The retreat accommodates four bedrooms which can comfortably house up to ten people. Each bedroom in the house has been designed to provide a calming and tranquil experience. The bedroom on the waterside offers serene views of the sea, with a bathroom that allows the residents to catch glimpses of the horizon. The rooftop garden also accommodates a pool for kids to play in, as well as a fireplace to gather around and warm up.

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This brutalist concrete villa in New Delhi boasts a ramp-like cascading green roof

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Nestled in hot and hectic New Delhi, India, is a beautiful concrete home with a majestic terraced roof, rising up like a gentle wave from the landscaped ground. Called Villa KD45, the imposing villa was designed by Studio Symbiosis for a large joint family, that wanted a home that could hold its own on an angular property surrounded on three sides by other villas. With its rather unique form, impressive green roof, and brutalist-like vibe, Villa KD45 does just that!

Designer: Studio Symbiosis

“In urban settings, there is a disconnect between the user and nature. With this project we are looking at creating green urban living, to rekindle the relationship of the residents with nature in their immediate surroundings,” said Studio Symbiosis.

Occupied by an extended family of eight members, the home includes a rather impressive garden and was built while taking into consideration the large trees surrounding it. The trees in fact aided in the construction of the garden, owing to their tactile location which influenced the home’s positioning at the northeast corner. The roof of the home cascades down in a rather ramp-like form, scattered with steps, that hold concrete planters. The terrace also features a landscaped garden, that provides lovely views of the neighborhood park.

The ground floor of the home has been lowered a little, while the upper level is cantilevered, to provide shade against direct sunlight. The first floor has been amped with windows at angular recesses to minimize the heat gain. These precautions are necessary since Delhi can get supremely hot during the summertime, reaching unbearable temperatures. The plants on the rooftop reduce heat gain as well. The ground floor houses the double-height kitchen, dining, and living area. They serve as spaces for the family to gather and spend some quality time. Sliding doors create an alluring indoor-outdoor connection between this section and the garden.

A rather imposing floating staircase joins the living area to the first floor, followed by a mezzanine with a glass balustrade that allows the two spaces to remain visually connected. Another rather interesting feature of the home is a swing seat tucked away in a corner of one of the first-floor bedrooms. It looks out onto a tree canopy and is a rather cozy space to grab some me-time in.

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Picturesque bamboo glamping villa looks like a large graceful bird in flight

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“Birdie” by Thilina Liyanage assumes the shape of a massive bird with wings outstretched. The Sri Lanka-based artist has really harnessed the ability to use bamboo and wood to bring his larger-than-life nature-inspired creations to fruition. Birdie definitely seems like one of his magnum opuses.

Birdie finds itself in the middle of a forest, nestled among trees just like a real bird. This one, on the other hand, is made from wood, and can house as many as a family of 3 rather comfortably. The glamping villa sits on a pair of stilts, giving the occupants a stellar elevated view of the forest around it. The villa comes with two levels, the one on top being the bedroom (with an attached balcony), while the one below housing a living space and toilet along with a cantilever hammock to laze around on.

Designer: Thilina Liyanage

Relying on bamboo, wood, and tiles to fashion its unique exterior, the Birdie villa looks like a swan just about to go airborne. It helps that the entire house is on stilts, playing in with the illusion of the bird being in the air rather than on land. The bird’s chest and its wingspan almost become the entire villa’s interior space, offering enough room for a couple or family of three. The bird’s tail doubles as a balcony with ample space for recreation, and the bedroom is pretty spacious, making for a comfortable extended weekend surrounded by nature. For kids looking for a little entertainment in the woods, the Birdie even comes with a cantilever hammock off the first floor. The hammock is big enough for 3 people, making for a great lounging place on lazy days.

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Zaha Hadid-inspired private villa sits on its own artificial island, and is designed to be sustainable

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There’s nothing ordinary about the G02 villa by MASK Architects. It rests on its own manmade island, away from the mainland and connected by one single roadway. Sprawled across 9000 square meters, the villa is an all-encompassing luxury retreat. The architecture boasts of incredibly curvilinear forms, as you’d see from Zaha Hadid. It doesn’t look practical because it doesn’t need to. The G02’s sole purposes are to be an architectural ornament for its residents. The villa comes with its own heated swimming pool, convention spaces, and health and fitness centers that include everything from tennis courts to Turkish baths. The most impressive part? The G02 is made to be an eco-green, energy-efficient, sustainable, and ecologically sound artificial island paradise.

Designer: MASK Architects

Looking unmistakably like a guitar from up above, the G02 villa has an iconic, instantly recognizable architecture that sets it apart. However, the villa’s strangely curvilinear structures aren’t just a coincidence. Every curve and surface is accounted for, as the design hopes to achieve ecological sustainability by generating an environment that uses nature to its advantage. “Instead of creating one big block building, we have chosen to create smaller separated buildings. This has its own function to be more energy-efficient and also to create private areas on the island,” the architects said.

Built in Egypt, the designers had to create a structure that could overcome the hot climate that’s a characteristic of the country. The architects relied on natural sources like wind and water, channeling them through the building’s forms, to create a more temperate, maritime micro-climate. The island and its buildings effectively channel wind to core parts of the landmass, with buffer zones that capture cool air and palm trees that act as windbreakers. Strategically placed water pockets also take dry air and hydrate it, making it fresher and more cooling for the residents when it passes over the water and into the property’s various buildings.

Speaking of the property’s various buildings, the G02 consists of a main building for the client and residents, with smaller outbuildings for private guest suites. Skylights will be built into all the buildings to ensure the use of as much natural light as possible during the day, reducing dependence on electricity and artificial lighting for the first half of any given day.

The gem of the G02 is its heated outdoor swimming pool which offers a stunning panoramic view of the ocean on one end, and a recreational area with lounging seats for people to relax on the other side of the pool.

Other facilities on the G02 include Turkish baths, saunas, hydro-massage showers, and massage rooms. A separate fitness area also contains a yoga studio and meditation glass sky deck, an indoor gym, and a tennis court. Additional activity zones include a game room, library, home theater, bar, rooftop terraces, cinema, outdoor spaces with private fires, event and party areas, and a winter tea garden with an indoor pool and seating decks.

The G02 is accessible through a single road that connects it to the mainland, although the island comes with its own docks that allow visitors access via sea in their boats and yachts. Sounds about right, given the strata of people this was built for. I’m surprised there’s no helipad on this!

The G02 is just a concept proposal for now. A schematic designed to act as a template for a future project or endeavor, just in case any billionaire decides to spend a significant chunk of their money in a bid to build this paradise. At least they’ll save on energy costs, am I right??

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This luxury holiday home is every grown-up & child’s dream with an architecture designed to deliver ultimate fun!

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If you have ever dreamed of having a treehouse, a pool, a slide, and more in your house but gave it all up because grown-ups can’t have fun, then do I have good news for you! PLA2 is a luxury house is made to incorporate the most fun activities – both indoor and outdoor – into its architecture and interior design. It is an extension of the Z9 resort in Thailand and therefore the holiday vibe is continued with PLA2. The floating villa lets you enjoy water rafting, karaoke, laze by the pool or sleep in the giant net over the water while still living in a modern structure.

PLA2 is close to the Z9 resort so all necessary supplies come from there. The slides and sloped stargazing beds are perfect for people of all ages to have their dream camping night. The team also plans to include a large movie screen for private screenings at the villa. The theme was inspired by active elements and words like dynamic, moving, energy, and vitality which resonates through the structure.

The exterior is inspired by the local fish which can be seen in the rounded curves of the cladding. The shape has two abstract volumes that echo the anatomies of a male and female snake-head fish swimming together. Males are smaller in size, and fresher in color, while females are larger and darker – hence the differences in tone and size observed in each spatial block. The main structure has a balloon frame to make the construction more dispersed and lighter in weight. It includes a water storage system a tugboat, and a backup generator for electricity in case the Z9 Resort can’t be accessed for supplies.

Just like the fish that swim together, the space is designed to blend in with each other in a harmonious flow both internally and externally. The rooms can be all opened up into one space during the day to make most of the natural light and wind while at night they can be separated to create sleeping zones and privacy. Nautical details inspired by submarines can be seen in the door handles or circular windows.

Wood and steel are the main materials used for construction. There are two different shades of wood – reflecting the female/male distinction. Each wooden volume is then punctuated by rusty-looking etched steel frames on the front façades, evoking the gills of the snake-head fish when its mouth opens up. To further illustrate freshwater life, the outdoor pool stands out with its light blue tone while darker and more sandy colors accentuate the interiors – from the bedroom suite to the entrance hall and gathering space. PLA2 incorporates all the fun activities while paying tribute to the local ecosystem beautifully!

Designer: Dersyn Studio

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These conic ecotourism cabins designed with bamboo framing offer panoramic views of Mexico’s natural beauty!

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Stationed atop turquoise rivers and surging waterfalls, Cocoon Villas comprise an ecotourism village in Mexico’s Huasteca potosina region.

Located in Mexico’s San Luis Potosí, Huasteca potosina is a geographical and cultural region known for its myriad waterfalls, turquoise river streams, huge canyons, and lush jungle ecosystems. While it’s one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets, people from across the world visit the region for its extreme sports attractions, cenotes, and hiking trails. Adding to the region’s slim catalog of eco-friendly architecture and tourist accommodations, GAS Architectures unveiled visuals for a cluster of conic, ecotourism villas called Cocoon Villas located in the verdant woodlands of Huasteca potosina.

Located next to the river, the Cocoon Villas as currently envisioned offer panoramic views of the surrounding environment through a glass facade that’s crisscrossed with diamond bamboo joists. The diamond bamboo framing supports and protects each villa’s structure with natural waterproof and insect repellent properties, similar to Kevlar. Each villa comprises two floors, the ground level is reserved for social gatherings whereas the top floors are kept for sleeping and panoramic vista points.

In addition to its protective measures, the bamboo joists play with the natural sunlight to form unique shadows throughout the home during the day.

Then at night, the diamond bamboo support framing offers only a touch of privacy, not that you’d need it in the Huasteca potosina jungle.

Ecotourism is an essential subset of tourism, especially in regions like Huasteca potosina–a bountiful, natural oasis in Mexico not well known outside of the country. Ecotourism helps to preserve and sustain natural wonders like Husteca potosina. The cluster of Cocoon Villas from GAS Architectures was designed to immerse visitors in the beauty and adventure of Husteca potosina without disrupting its wilderness.

Designer: GAS Architectures

Neutral beige tones fill out the interior of Cocoon Villas to form a bright, open space during the day.

Outfitted with crescent-shaped pools and a lounge area, each Cocoon Villa would come with its own outdoor deck space.

The cluster of Cocoon Villas forms a tight-knit community. 

The decks are oriented in ways so privacy is always accessible.

The world’s first solar-powered luxury yacht is actually a floating villa worth $10.5 million!

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Do you also think about living in a modern luxury villa that is also a yacht powered by solar panels so you can lead the ultimate sustainable lifestyle of your dreams? Me too, and lucky for us (if being lucky also includes the $5.5 million base model cost) Waterstudio.NL and a Miami-based shipping company called Arkup have designed this insane dreamboat – literally! Called the Arkup 75, this flagship product combines luxury with off-the-grid living.

Arkup 75 lets you live in comfort and luxury in total autonomy – enjoy life between the sea, the sky, and the city. The 75 feet long yacht has a total living space of 4,350 sqft!

Arkup is a game-changer for the hospitality market when it comes to self-sustainable, blue developments. floating and overwater eco-resorts a reality with the versatility to scale, configure, even relocate. “We are revolutionizing life on the water. We leverage Arkup products and expertise for fast deployment, modular, floating communities that you scale according to market demands,” says the team.

The livable villa has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a giant living space, a spacious kitchen, and a sliding deck all divided between two levels. It also has a rainwater harvesting system and solar panels so let you live off the grid comfortably!

Arkup livable yachts combine the best attributes of yachts, floating houses, and waterfront villas, with the added benefits of being self-sufficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. The Arkup livable yacht was conceived to be “future-proof”, from its ability to withstand or avoid extreme weather events to its self-contained systems that allow fully off-the-grid living.

The base model will cost $5.5 million and will come with the core amenities as well as the furniture but if you want a fully specced out version, the Arkup 75 can go well up to $10.5 million!

It is built to be energy efficient and incorporate a sustainable lifestyle with technology and systems in place like multiple solar panels on the roof and an intricate rainwater harvesting system with two 4000 gallon water tanks.

It also is modular and has stilts in case you want to dock your luxury home in the shallow waters of a remote island instead of drifting along the skyline of a big city.

The 2,300 sqft roof collects the rainwater and is covered with 36 kW solar electric panels which generate sufficient green energy to live off-the-grid. Live ecologically while being self-sufficient with water and electricity. Enjoy living off the grid and feel the satisfaction of minimizing your carbon footprint.

The smart communications system including satellite TV and WI-FI antennas, LTE, and VHF to stay connected at all times.

Rainwater is collected from the roof, then stored in the hull and purified to ensure freshwater full-autonomy. The hull also accommodates separate technical rooms for hydraulic, electrical, and storage room.

The 2,300 sqft roof is covered with 36 kW solar electric panels which generate sufficient green energy to live off-the-grid.

Two noise-free electric thrusters of 136 hp each rotate 180° for the best maneuverability to propel the yacht up to 5 knots.

The four 40ft long hydraulic legs allow to anchor in up to 20ft water depths and lift the livable yacht above the sea level.

Arkup 75 is also designed to be resistant against category 4 hurricane winds and have high insulation so that you can choose to live your best remote/flexible lifestyle in different climates while being safe.

The 456 sqft retractable terrace adds plenty of outdoor space and is surrounded by shock resistant glass railings. The sun deck located at the stern can be immersed, turning into a sea pool.

Designer: Waterstudio.NL

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This 3D architectural design envisions a modernist villa designed for a family of five in the hills of San Sebastián, Spain!

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Rico Villa is a cantilevered, modernist architectural 3D visualization designed for a family of five in the mountains of San Sebastián, Spain.

Known for their modernist structures that flair with midcentury elements, the latest from architectural visual designers, Amirhossein Nourbakhsh and Mohammadreza Norouz envisions a contemporary villa for a family of five in the hills of San Sebastián, Spain. In collaboration with Didformat Studio, the two designers took to the rich natural surroundings of the mountains for inspiration throughout the design process. Towering right above a calm pond, Rico Villa is a bilevel, cantilevered concrete structure with an idyllic, midcentury personality.

The beauty of modernist architecture is found in its simplicity. Generally recognized for the incorporation of semi-outdoor spaces, clean framing, and bulbous geometric elements, modernist architecture stands out for acute attention to the home’s details. Outfitting Rico Villa’s exterior with modernist design elements, Nourbakhsh and Mohammadreza incorporated semi-outdoor spaces on all sides of the home. Guests would be able to access Rico Villa from its north and south sides (via garage entrance on one side) and immediately find overhead concrete covering while still outside the villa. To enter the home’s interior, an internal set of staircases and elevators bring guests from one floor to the next.

On the first level, guests can enjoy a semi-outdoor space before entering the first floor’s interior. Cantilevered by design, the first floor’s semi-outdoor space is wedged right the gap between the two floors. Then, when guests are inside, they can escape to one of the many semi-enclosed terraces available onsite. Floor-to-ceiling windows expand the inside of the home and offer unfettered views of the natural surroundings, once more blurring the line between outdoor and indoor spaces. Sunlight also pours in through Rico Villa’s lengthy skylights, brightening the inside of the family home throughout the day.

Designers: Amirhossein Nourbakhsh and Mohammadreza Norouz

Posed beside a still pond, Rico Villa’s modernist edge is softened with its idyllic location.

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This prefab holiday home in Netherlands has transforming rooms that go from day to night instantly!

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Yes, you read that right – it has a flexible layout which means no need to build separate rooms for different purposes that are divided by walls like a traditional home.

For the last 15 months, all of us have been planning our post-pandemic vacations and this holiday home is now on top of my wishlist because of its gorgeous design! The luxury cabin-style structure is located on the Dutch island of Texel in the Netherlands and is just a short walk to the North Sea. Designed by Rotterdam-based Orange Architects, the modern villa saves space thanks to its prefabricated construction and flexible layout.

Yes, you read that right – it has a flexible layout which means instead of building separate rooms for different purposes that are divided by walls like a traditional home, the designers optimized the floor plan with prefab, multifunctional spaces that can be transformed or divided temporarily to create separate zones for different functions.

Since it is a holiday home, the villa has to serve more purposes than a regular house because people will tend to spend more time together in communal areas by day and only use private spaces at night. The team of architects designed rooms in a way that they served at least two functions to keep a compact volume while still maximizing space. Each room is a fluid open space during the day and can be turned into a private one by night.

During the day, the villa serves as one continual space during the day, and at night residents can separate different sections by either closing the wooden panels in the hall or turning them 90 degrees. There is also a hidden shower and sink to create an en suite bathroom! The walls and roof were prefabricated at the contractor’s workshop before being transported to the island to save construction costs. The villa has a black wooden shell which is beautifully complemented by warm wood interior tones.

My favorite part is the south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows which extend the main living room area onto a covered terrace and adjacent garden. Several skylights on the upper floor bring in more natural light and the villa is also fitted with sloping rooftop solar panels as well as a rainwater drainage system for irrigation. I could move here permanently as long as they have a good wifi connection!

Designer: Orange Architects