The ultimate in traditional luxury living in a historical resort makes reference to a subtle and refined traditional architecture.

Bensley Architects created this exclusive sanctuary of complete serenity in a subtle compound featured in Architectural Digest in the rustic natural beauty of Chiang Mai, Thailand — via Home Design Find

Uri Cohen Architects designed the Beam House in Arbel, Israel — via CONTEMPORIST

In the southern Spanish city of Murcia, ancient buildings line the streets and add a particular type of character to the locale. One home in particular embraces the centuries-old charm on the street level but goes for the futuristic look up top.

Clavel Arquitectos were called in to rehab an existing attic and turn it into a stylish penthouse-style art gallery/living space addition. But what would a project like this be without some strict regulations or unusual challenges to get around? The building was under strict regulations that made it impossible to modify the positions of the attic’s exterior walls — via Dornob

The Zenith Pilot Big Date Special is very nicely proportioned with a 42mm steel case (note the polished and satin-brushed finishes), a matte black dial, and perfectly balanced chrono registers and big date window. The hands are treated with black ruthenium and Superluminova mark the hours and minutes in a decisively masculine and modern style. Behind the dial, the automatic mechanical El Primero 4010 calibre ticks away — actually it can be seen through the sapphire caseback. Available on mesh steel bracelet or top-stitched calfskin strap — via Perpetuelle.com Watch Blog

Tony Prust of Illinois-based Analog Motorcycles builds classy customs based on 1970s-vintage Japanese motorcycles: his Yamaha RD350 is one of the most popular machines we’ve featured this year. So here’s his latest build, commissioned by the owner of a design company based on Amelia Island, off the coast of Nassau County in Florida.

The bike is called Nomad, and the starting point was a 1974 Kawasaki KZ400—a simple four-stroke, air-cooled twin. In stock form, the KZ400 is a somewhat staid and functional machine, but Prust has customized almost everything apart from the engine — via Bike EXIF

When you think of the Dordogne, you probably think of something just a little more traditional than this 1960s architect-designed modernist house in Lanouaille, Dordogne, France — which happens to be on the market. And perhaps for less than you think.

Price? 216,000 Euros, which works out at around £180,000. That looks like value to us — via WowHaus