Creating Experiences
Clients already hàve luxury at home – when on holiday, they’re looking for a different experience, one that allows them to wind down without losing the comfort of home.
With time to relax, bathrooms become more than just functional or luxurious. Having a shower “outdoors” (or at least, with the outdoors experience), getting ready with a view of the ocean…
The bedroom can be more playful than at home, and a panoramic extra-wide view is a must. For this reason, we have created all suites to be extra-wide – avoiding the typical narrow and deep hotel suite format.
The above elements also make the house “instagrammable”. For resort success today, it is necessary to create “Instagram ops” as guests posting their unique views, bathroom and interiors are a key component of marketing success.
Size Impression & Width
With views like these, we prefer to maximize the width of the house to create a maximum number of rooms with views – and panoramic views at that!
This beats a “deep” house with “second line” rooms without views. It also creates a bigger perception of size – which boosts the value of the property for sales & rental. We’ve also created a little “double height” space near the monumental entrance door. This adds a little wow-factor to the first impression ánd provides natural updraft and cross ventilation – for those clients who do not like aircon 24/24.
The same logic was also applied to the pool: the swimming basin is only 37x11ft, keeping maintenance reduced, but the poolscape creates several different, shallow levels, different experiences, and different Instagram ops.
As a result, the pool looks twice as wide as it is. The pool is also slightly raised so it visually connects with the sea – without this, the green zone would show up between the pool and the ocean. Additionally, the infinity overflow on the terrace side creates a small waterfall with a zen-like and cooling effect. The cabana features an outdoor kitchen and a cool place to lunch in the shadow, enjoying the views of the pool and the ocean.
Openness
We emphasize “long” sightlines – where possible, from one corner of the house you can see all the way to the windows at the other end of the house – and further into the garden. From the bed, sightlines through the windows have exceptionally wide angles thanks to the slightly recessed bathroom walls. Those bathrooms, while offering privacy, are semi-open so the whole suite becomes a zen-like spa. Thanks to this strategy, all rooms are 22ft wide or more. We’ve shown the master suite on the ground level, which offers the best experience when the owners are in the house alone; sliding doors guarantee privacy – yet if preferred, the master can be on the first floor. Note that there ís a space in the back on the second floor which can be used as an office, playroom, or converted into a fifth room. Material choice Only two materials combine to create a tropical minimalist look – a natural stone (limestone, travertine), a warm wood white oak – with small details in white, black, or gold. Both materials are available as natural stone and wood – but also as tile and nano-printed aluminum, for ease of maintenance. Those sophisticated but high-touch materials create the ultimate barefoot luxury experience.
Modern Villas designed this home for a luxury builder, who already built several of our designs in Turks & Caicos,and now wanted to realise her own dream house in the luxury enclave of Pinecrest – Miami, FL.
What made this project extra challenging was the requirement to exactly reuse the foundation plan of an existing (quite boring) home. The house features 4/6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a home cinema, gym and office… and of course, an amazing poolscape and a pickleball court.
The design is based on Modern Villas signature luxurious minimalism – with a little touch of Palm Springs modernist creativity.
Interesting, a client from Turks & Caicos liked the plan so much that he asked us to make a similar home – but with more traditional Caribbean architecture – in Providenciales – now under construction.
Renovation of Rental villas – former Prince´s house
For a U.S. private client, developing several high-end rental villas around the former Prince villa in Turks & Caicos, creating a truly private gated peninsula, Modern Villas recently designed this minimalist, understated renovation to bring a typical Caribbean architecture up to date for a demanding clientèle.
The low, baroque painted ceilings will be gutted and the original pool – a sculptural but unpractical feature spread over three levels – was streamlined to bring all essential pool entertainment on one level and create a pool worthy of such a luxurious house.
Several guest bungalows on the estate are being redeveloped as well and the property can be rented together with the adjacent villa, formerly belonging to Prince, which has be restored and redecorated respecting the original style created for the artist
Modern Villas Crafts a Bespoke Mansion for a European Football Icon
Renowned luxury architects Modern Villas have unveiled a breathtaking waterfront mansion tailored for a star player from one of Europe’s elite soccer clubs.
This architectural masterpiece seamlessly blends opulent living with cutting-edge design, creating a private sanctuary that rivals the grandeur of the game’s biggest stages.
The Pinnacle of Privacy: Master Suite Wing
Dominating the entire left wing of the upper floor, the master suite is a realm of unparalleled indulgence. The journey begins in a sprawling bedroom framed by panoramic waterfront vistas, flowing into a lavish bathroom equipped with dual vanities, a double walk-in shower, and a sculptural freestanding bathtub. A dedicated makeup station, complete with an integrated minibar and coffee nook, ensures every ritual is elevated to spa-like sophistication.
Concealed behind a private elevator lies a wardrobe rivaling the world’s finest boutiques. Expansive closed and glass-fronted cabinetry accommodates couture collections, while specialized zones showcase sunglasses, timepieces, footwear, and accessories in museum-quality display.
Completing this intimate retreat is a secluded TV room, ideal for unwinding with a film in absolute seclusion.
Poolscapes and Outdoor Extravagance
The estate’s exterior is a symphony of water and leisure, visually anchoring the residence to its serene waterfront setting. A mesmerizing poolscape cascades from the main terrace, linking multiple lounge areas, fire pits, a bubbling jacuzzi, and an open-air cinema to a private quay for yacht mooring.Ascend to the rooftop for an elevated entertainment deck featuring a plunge pool for sun-drenched afternoons, expansive sunbathing platforms, and unobstructed vistas perfect for stargazing under the night sky. At the heart of the home, an interior “lagoon”-style pool serves as a refreshing oasis, encircled by the children’s suites and a full-service spa.
Entertainment on a Grand Scale
The ground floor unfolds as a hub of sophisticated socializing. A double-height lounge flows into a dedicated trophy display, a formal dining room paired with a gourmet kitchen, and discreet staff quarters with an industrial African-inspired prep area tucked behind. Adjacent spaces include a bar-integrated snooker room and a cozy enclosed family TV lounge.
A dramatic suspended bridge on the first floor connects to the owner’s executive office and a state-of-the-art designer home cinema, where immersive screenings rival any private theater.
Family and Wellness Sanctuaries
Seven bespoke suites for the children orbit the central lagoon pool, each a mini-retreat of comfort and style. A vibrant playroom ensures young residents—or their guests—can revel in independence without intruding on adult realms.
Wellness is paramount, with a professional-grade gym complemented by an exquisite spa boasting oversized saunas, jacuzzis, and tranquil chill-out zones for post-workout recovery.
Discreet Grandeur at the Threshold
Even the arrival experience is meticulously orchestrated: a prestigious gated entrance conceals a five-car garage and self-contained guest apartments, ensuring seamless hospitality from the moment visitors cross the threshold.
Modern Villas has not merely designed a home but engineered a lifestyle of effortless luxury, where every detail—from yacht-ready quays to trophy-lit lounges—celebrates the triumphs of its illustrious owner.
Nestled on the pristine shores of Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi, this ultra-luxury villa by Modern Villas spans an impressive 9,000 m² of meticulously crafted interior space, designed exclusively for a distinguished Middle Eastern dignitary.
Inspired by timeless Arab calligraphy and Moorish traditions, the residence unfolds around a grand central courtyard—a serene Arabic patio graced with reflective water features that evoke cooling oases and invite gentle indoor strolls.
Four elegant volumes radiate from this geometric heart, blending contemporary lines with cultural motifs to create a palatial retreat that’s both expansive and intimately connected.
The oceanfront pavilion houses a formal majlis for dignified gatherings and a lavish dining room, with seamless pocket doors opening to waterfront terraces that capture breathtaking Gulf sunsets.
Adjacent private lounges and studies flow effortlessly into the courtyard, where shaded colonnades frame views of manicured gardens and the endless azure horizon.
Upstairs, the owner’s family wing offers bespoke en-suite bedrooms with private balconies, each overlooking the sea or the tranquil inner garden for ultimate privacy and serenity.
Guest accommodations grace a dedicated wing, featuring luxurious suites with spa-inspired baths and direct access to al fresco lounging areas—perfect for extended stays in unparalleled comfort.
Entertainmen
t spaces abound, from a state-of-the-art media room to versatile dining alcoves, all linked by the courtyard’s cooling breezes and subtle water symphony.
Premium finishes include hand-laid marble floors that echo the patio’s watery veins, custom teak millwork with geometric inlays, and smart-glass walls that modulate light and views at a touch.
Sustainability meets opulence with integrated solar shading, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient systems ensuring year-round comfort in the desert clime.
villa blue rock, Cruz bay
Perched on a terraced hillside above Cruz Bay, the St. John House offers 6,500 sq ft of refined modern living across two sleek teak-and-glass pavilions.
Full-height sliders seamlessly connect the great room—complete with linen sectionals and a kitchen with bar island —to a 60-ft infinity-edge pool that appears to spill directly into the Caribbean.
Italian silver travertine floors run uninterrupted from interior living areas to expansive shaded terraces, keeping spaces cool and elegant year-round.
The gourmet kitchen features Calacatta marble counters, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and panoramic water views, perfect for entertaining.
The primary suite occupies the upper level, with a private terrace, outdoor rain shower, and spa bath overlooking Cruz Bay.
Three additional en-suite guest rooms open to covered verandas; a dedicated yoga studio and gym flow to an al-fresco deck.
A hydraulic elevator links all levels, including a rooftop lounge with fire pit and 360-degree island vistas.
Smart-home systems control lighting, climate, and sound; solar panels and cisterns ensure efficiency.
Offered turnkey with custom furnishings, this gated estate includes deeded beach access and two garage for up to 5-6 cars.
Priced upon request—contact for private showing.
The villa unfolds along Campbell Beach’s limestone edge, its low roof hovering just above the trade winds.
A single travertine wall slices the plan, guiding the eye from arrival court to sea.
Living spaces open through pivoting glass walls that vanish, letting the Caribbean spill across polished concrete floors.
Teak screens filter sunlight into shifting lattices, blurring boundaries between inside and out.
The infinity pool stretches toward the horizon, its surface level with the living terrace—so the ocean seems to begin at your feet.
Morning light washes the master suite; evening breezes drift through without a switch flipped.
A sunken courtyard of black basalt brings the sky down between wings, cooling the air as it rises.
The kitchen island faces the water, every meal framed by reef and sky.
Lounges, daybeds, and dining flow outward under ipe beams and native vines. Rain channels into hidden cisterns; solar ribbons power silent comfort.
The villa breathes with the peninsula—open, shaded, salt-kissed.
Every room is a veranda; every veranda, a room.
Here, architecture simply steps aside and lets the Grenadines in.