Sir Nikolai Hotel
Located on the waterfront of the Nikolaifleet canal, the Sir Nikolai Hotel is a testament to Hamburg's rich heritage. The former 19th-century warehouse is now host to 94 guest rooms, featuring vintage rugs, custom-made furniture, curated artwork, marble bathrooms, and a handpicked selection of design books and novels. The building also houses Izakaya Asian Kitchen & Bar, offering a mix of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine and craft cocktails that can be enjoyed in the dining room, on one of two outdoor terraces overlooking the canal, or The Patio — a glass conservatory with a fully retractable roof.
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OS House
To maximize views and privacy, the OS House sits at the top of its São Paulo plot. The structure is comprised of a series of laminated wood columns running along the walls and ceiling, allowing light to filter in while also providing glimpses of the surrounding landscape. The home is split into two parallel wings connected by an entry hall. Each provides a different function, with one housing the master and guest suites and the other the kitchen, living and dining rooms, TV room, and spa. Encased with glazed sliding doors, the public wing opens out to a covered concrete terrace providing access to a pool and solarium.
Photos: Fernando Guerra / Jacobsen Arquitetura
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Space Needle Century Project
One of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic structures is getting a $100 Million overhaul courtesy of some of its most talented architects. The Space Needle Century Project will see Olson Kundig update the 1962 structure in some profoundly important ways. The circular observation deck will see its wire and metal safety cages replaced with slanted glass screens, dramatically improving the views, while the interior observation area will receive floor-to-ceiling glass. A new spiraling staircase will connect those areas with the elevators and rotating restaurant below, which will get a new glass floor that exposes the mechanics as well as the ground below. Renovations are scheduled to begin in September with the first stage of work slated to open next year.
Seaside House
Overlooking the ocean in Kanagawa, Japan, the Seaside House uses a linear layout to maximize views. Minimal in form and color, the stark white reinforced concrete structure stands out from its more traditional neighbors. The lack of roadside windows provides the interior with privacy, while also directing full focus toward the water. Each room contains a floor-to-ceiling glazed wall, providing both undisrupted views of the sea and access to a cantilevered deck with a full-length swimming pool.
Photos: Shinichi Ogawa & Associates
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Working Ranch
Surrounded by cattle pastures and groves of aspen, the Working Ranch uses an oversized roof to add space to its compact interior. The home is comprised of only the essentials — a kitchen, dining area, and living room — situated around a central pantry and staircase. Above, sleeping quarters occupy the lofted second story, allowing for light to pass through below. A set of sliding doors in the main living area expands the modest interior out to a large covered patio with a double-sided stone fireplace. Thanks to its plateaued site, this outdoor space affords views of the neighboring Steamboat Springs, as well as the bordering mountain landscape.
Photos: David Wakely / Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects
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19-69 Eau De Parfum
The 19-69 brand was birthed in an effort to bottle counterculture movements from the past. Over the course of two years, the brand went through an exhaustive creative process with artisans in Scandinavia, France, and Italy before launching their fragrances in Paris. Each scent is inspired by an era, culture, or setting and the music and trends that help shape them and brought to life in the names, packaging, and the fragrances themselves.
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Named after its exterior facade, the Marble House is a modern Taj Mahal. Although not made entirely of the natural stone, the home's sculpted form is clad in large marble tiles. The material flows into the interior, lining the double-height living area and foyer. Light wood tones provide a warm contrast with the parquet floor, folded walls, and floating staircase. A rear glazed wall breaks up the monolithic structure, opening up to a lush courtyard filled with rain trees, bamboo, and a large reflecting pool.
Photos: Wison Tungthunya / Openbox Architects
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Hornbill House
Located on a 135-acre tea and coffee plantation in southern India, the Hornbill House isn't short on spectacular views. The bungalow sits on the edge of a waterfall, overlooking a valley, mountains, and the fields below. Each of these scenes is put on display throughout the home, ensuring each room has its own unique view. To blend in the with the rocky landscape. the exterior is covered in a stone facade, while mud bricks provide a warm hue for the interior to compliment the reclaimed wood and bamboo furniture. A ground floor balcony allows guest to catch glimpses of the native wildlife which includes monkeys, bison, and over 250 species of birds.
Photos: Vivek Muthuramalingam / Biome Environmental Solutions
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