Striking boxes vividly stair stepping across their rugged Cycladic hillside, these contemporary island cubes designed by owner-architect Sigurd Larsen combine to form a panoramic villa that takes design cues from classic Cycladic architecture and the playful geometry of M.C Escher drawings.
This is the sexiest house on our list, by far—just look at that shimmer. No wonder the “invisible” house has attracted celebs like Kim Kardashian; where else are you going to find a reclining 22-story skyscraper (that’s the idea) with a 100-foot indoor swimming pool? There are so many incredible properties in Joshua Tree, but there’s nothing like architect Tomas Osinski’s 2020 wunderkind.