Black Pearl [Rotterdam]

The 100 years old facade has been entirely reworked by Zecc Architects & Studio Rolf.fr. Painted in a shiny black oil, the brickwork, the window frames and the glass of the existing facade is painted black. Photography: Frans Hanswijk

Loft 24/7 [Sao Paulo]

Built and designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados. The property is designed in the form of a spacious bungalow of about 250m², where nature plays much more than a mere supporting role: one just has to note the intense use of daylight.

The Barcode House [Washington]

Located Washington, D.C. the Barcode House designed by David Jameson Architect gets its name from design details that are inspired by.. well, barcodes! Minimalist design exploring juxtapositions between the heavy and light and the old and the new. Photography by Paul Warchol

Nakahouse [Hollywood Hills]

Nakahouse, located high in the Hollywood Hills, just below the Hollywood sign. Designed by LA based firm XTEN Architecture, the abstract remodel of a 1960′s hillside home was completely reconfigured, and the exterior was opened up to the hillside views and the natural beauty of the surroundings. Photography by Steve King.