Rancho Buena Vida

Spanning 100 acres just outside of Austin, the Rancho Buena Vida brings Texas ranch life to the 21st-century with this modern homestead. The former residence consisted of a main house and guest cabin. Its original exterior has been updated to an all-black facade and metal roof. Internally, existing finishes have been replaced with a mix of raw steel and reclaimed wood while glossy cabinets and brass fixtures offer a contemporary contrast. Although much of the interior is afforded expansive views of the landscape, a wraparound deck cantilevers off the bluff for unobstructed vistas. Guests are treated to a stay at the "Cowboy Motel" — a refurbished Airstream tucked below some old-growth trees. Carved into the hillside is a massive swimming pool. Its stone terrace extends to a timber and steel pavilion. Reminiscent of an old lean-to, the slanted shelter features its own kitchen, living room, and dining table for open-air gatherings.

Photos: Chase Daniel / Root Design

Nizo

There are thousands of mobile apps dedicated to making your photos better, but far fewer devoted to video. Among the latter, Nizo stands out. It has a refreshingly minimal, gesture-based interface that blurs the lines between non-linear editing and shooting. It can record 4K footage at a cinematic 24 or 60 fps, 1080p at 24 or 120 fps slow-mo, has real-time presets inspired by the colors and grains of real films, and allows for automatic or manual control over ISO, white balance, and shutter angle.

Wallytender 48 Day Cruiser

The first effort from Wally since it joined the Ferretti Group, the 48 Wallytender successfully updates the original large tender without losing any of its character. The 48-footer retains its aggressive angular design while providing more interior room via a raised freeboard. As a result, the sleek craft houses a cabin, galley, and stand-up shower below deck, while the topside has large sunbathing areas, a dining space, and fold-out sides for extra access to the water.

2016 Jaguar C-X75 Spectre Stunt Car

Jaguar's C-X75 is the supercar that wasn't. A series of events conspired to convince Jaguar to kill the project after building five development models. When the James Bond film Spectre went into production, the producers wanted it for their movie, and Jaguar obliged with seven cars. Four of them were stunt cars and this C-X75 is one of those four. Little is known about this car from the movie. The concept was powered by a 778 horsepower, twin-turbo engine, but the cars made for the film more than likely have something from Jaguar's current lineup. Most likely built with a tube frame, this C-X75 probably doesn't have the performance of the planned production model — but it is a beautiful what-if supercar and a piece of Jaguar and movie history.

Life House Little Havana

A night at the Life House Little Havana is more like being a guest at a wealthy expeditionist's mansion rather than a boutique hotel. As you walk up to the former 1920s manor, its lush vegetation and muted pink stucco transport visitors straight to Cuba. Inside, the 33 guest rooms are staged to evoke the adventures of a worldly traveler with a collection of local artwork and a mixture of vintage and custom-made furniture, while featuring rain showers, Le Labo products, and fine linens. Along with a lobby cafe, the hotel also houses Terras. The rooftop restaurant offers tropical vibes and serves Latin American-style dishes with a side of expansive skyline views.

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Tree Tents Fuselage Wilderness Cabin

Lightweight and portable, the Tree Tents Fuselage Wilderness Cabin brings tiny house comfort to the most remote destinations on the globe. Its cylindrical exterior is modeled after modern aerospace design and is made to be mounted on stilts or suspended from trees, allowing it to adapt to any landscape with minimal disruption. The birch-lined interior features bunk beds, a dining booth that converts into an additional bed, marine-grade plywood flooring, and double glazed windows all housed within a fully insulated, aluminum shell. Each one is made to order so customizing your Fuselage with upgrades like solar panels, wood-burning stoves, and kitchenettes is no big deal. Cabins take around six to eight weeks to arrive and come prefabricated and flat-packed, ensuring easy installation in as little as two days.

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1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 TE AMG Wagon

AMG has built a household name as Mercedes' performance wing. Far less well-known in the late 1970s before merging with Mercedes, AMG already had a reputation for modifying the German company's sedans and wagons with serious performance parts. But this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 TE wagon is a mystery, despite being equipped with the best AMG had to offer at the time. There is no record of the 5-liter V8 in the car having been assigned to any chassis by Mercedes, meaning that a swap from a donor is highly unlikely. The motor has AMG headers and exhaust, oil cooler, and motor mounts custom-made for the car, and the rear suspension has been replaced with AMG-exclusive aluminum alloy pieces. AMG wheels, badging, monochrome paint scheme, and Recaro seats are all consistent with AMG's offerings at the time, and only someone with deep knowledge of AMG could have performed the modifications — meaning that it's either an unrecorded factory build or a passion project built by an unknown AMG employee in-period.

Kirin Home Tap

It's far from the first at-home keg device, but it might be the best designed. Created by Yota Kakuda for the Japanese brewery, the Kirin Home Tap is a sleek white countertop kegerator tied to a monthly subscription service that delivers two one-liter kegs twice a month, straight from the factory to customers' doors. Although they're hidden inside the device, great care was given to the plastic kegs, as well — they're designed by 6D founder Shogo Kishino and have a unique coating that prevents oxygen from spreading and ruining the beer. As you might imagine, the service is limited to Japan for now and initially proved so popular that Kirin closed registration, with a list of over 15,000 people to be notified when it opens again.

Viba Jane Honda Monkey Motorcycle

Honda's classic Z series, also known as the Monkey, is all-new for the 2019 model year. With disc brakes, inverted forks, and full rear suspension, the Monkey is small but is fully equipped and street-legal. French custom shop Viba used the new Monkey as the basis for its Jane Honda custom, featuring 3D-printed parts. The front fascia doubles as a rack and fender, while the centerpiece of the bike is the custom tank — with both pieces 3D-printed in aluminum. The rest of the bike retains the best of Honda's vintage styling, making this tiny city bike a modern classic.

Dovecote Range

Remote setting, dramatic views, and a sleek, contemporary design. The Dovecote Range is everything you want in an oceanfront getaway. The steel cabin is sited on 150 rolling acres along the coast of Australia. A warm wood-lined interior houses two bedrooms and a bathroom, each with their own views of the scenery. The spacious main living area includes a dining room and a kitchen stocked with local organic produce. The focus is drawn to a suspended fireplace where a wall of copper louvers opens to reveal the coastal landscape. Flanked by slinging glass doors, the room expands out to two decks. On one side, guest can take in mountain vistas while the ocean-side platform offers a plunge pool looking out onto Werri Beach. Guests can also wander down to the seaside and enjoy private beach access.

Photos: Dovecote