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Resort-Like Dream Home in Mallorca

This luxury villa with breathtaking sea views can be found in Port Andratx, on Majorca, Spain.

An outdoor sink bench for barbecuing is solid stone.

The warm tones of the terracotta roof tiles pick up the earthy palette from the local rocks.

The house is in the traditions of the region.

The stunning pool overlooking the sea is the height of luxury.

There is a gorgeous bathtub for a blissful soak.

And at day’s end, a good night’s sleep can be had here.

A dream home – and all yours for $4.9 million, natch.

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The Squeaky Clean Glass House by a Lake

An intriguing box of glass centers the House at a Lake by Belgian studio BBSC Architects.

Sited in mol, Belgium, the house has a cool clear clarity.

Two stories of glazing bring a light airy feeling into the space.

This house feels as if it is outdoors.

It is the effect of the sunlight and the shadows of the slim tree branches unobstructed through the giant windows.

Sunlight is interupted by the enormous fireplace that stretches to the ceiling two floors up.

Above the large open living space is a cozy movie room.

From here one can see the water outside from a great height.

A grey weathered wood deck contrasts with the high glass walls.

The Glass House by the Lake is the epitome of freshness.

Even the fire pit looks clean.

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Beautifully Restored Old Country House in Spain

The classical proportions of antiquity inform the design of this lovely old Spanish Country House.

The sense of proportion is derived from the classical architecture of ancient Rome.

The plan shows that the modular design is nearly all courtyard.

At just 15 kilometers from the sea, it has a Mediterranean flavor.

It is set on 1,200 acres of hunting reserve land in the Sierra de Aitana, north of the province of Alicante.

The old country house has been restored and enlarged for use and enjoyment of the owning family and their guests.

The comfort of the old building continues through time.

From the outside, the old beauty is retained.

Yet inside, it is subtly modernized and made useful for this large extended family groups to enjoy.

The design is by the architect, down to the smallest detail.

The existing buildings have the original natural stone cladding, while the new construction has been coated with white cement mortar.

This way, the new white cement columns and porches are not trying to ape the old stone structure but complement it.

But the new is modular and organized on a grid, like the plan.

The second floor is devoted exclusively to games and includes a large communal bedroom for nine children.

On this upper floor, a wide open loft style kitchen makes the most radical departure from the poky little spaces of the past.

The very charming restoration is by Hernández Arquitectos in Alicante, Spain.