—If you thought having a residence on a golf course would be lavish and expensive, you were right on both counts. But we’ll guess the person that lives here surely doesn’t list counting funds as one of their 99 problems.
Recently completed by Arqui+Architectura, this high-end and ultra modern private residence is located on a golf resort in the Algarve region of Southern Portugal. I know what you’re thinking; I didn’t know they played golf in Portugal either. But having such an illustrious space with a golf resort in your backyard only adds to the majesty that is Casa Vale Do Lobo.
Containing a spectacular views buoyed by floor to ceiling glass walls that make great use of the natural light and placidity of its environment, the architects were able to create a home that is at once bright and inviting, but also modern and not cold. One of the most amazing features of this house is the addition of the cantilevered infinity pool, which overflows from the basin into a much larger pool directly below.
Although this house is stunning, one may point to the fact that it’s location could possibly be bourgeois overkill. But if you’re going break a glass wall, better it be from a misplaced tee shot than a stone from a raucous teenager.
Corner lots in a neighbourhood are important because of the visual prominence that they hold. Sometimes, that notion is forgotten. Thankfully, not in this case.
Selfie pics are common place amongst social media users. Knowingly or unknowingly, this new mirrored pavilion might contribute to taking that phenomenon to the next level.
Typically, our architecture posts at Inqmind are contemporary and progressive, but how do you describe a building that was originally designed 130 years ago and is STILL under construction? How about out of this world and ahead of its time?
Located in Zaragoza, Spain and designed by J-Uno Architects, the “Whale” (as the students have lovingly called it due to it’s rather generous proportions) was created to increase space for structured and recreational play to occur on.
