W O V E N Architecture and Design has created this stunning modern house overlooking Sakinaw Lake, one of the largest lakes on the Sunshine Coast, just two hours northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 3,060-square-foot lake house is sited on a platform carved from a steep rocky slope with mesmerizing views of the lake. […]
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An incredible shelter perched over a pristine lake in British Columbia
W O V E N Architecture and Design is responsible for the creation of this modern lake house retreat located on Sakinaw Lake in British Columbia, Canada. This spectacular shelter is perched 30 feet above a pristine lake, taking on the form of an L-shaped plan that embraces its surrounding rocky landscape. Inside you will […]
A 570 square foot steel cabin immersed in a beautiful Maine forest
This 570-square-foot Cor-Ten steel cabin was designed by Winkelman Architecture, located on the coast of Bar Harbor, Maine. The dwelling embraces the surrounding natural beauty with delicate respect for the site. Weathering beams spring from the rising ledge, gently carrying the cabin over boulders and mossy terrain. The cabin was devised to capture natural light patterns […]
This North Carolina home cantilevers over a steep and rugged terrain
Harding Huebner Architects in collaboration with Milestone Contracting have designed this contemporary mountain home located in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. The half-acre narrow wooded site is steeply sloped with long-range views of the Appalachians to the west and foreground views of downtown Asheville. Offering roughly 3,300 square feet of living space, this dwelling […]
Amazing concrete mountain retreat in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
This stunning concrete and steel mountain retreat designed by Faulkner Architects is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe, California. The architects were commissioned to expand an existing property, which is nestled on a north-facing slope overlooking the Martis Valley and up to Lookout Mountain through 100-year-old Jeffrey pine trees. Immersed into the slope, this […]
Step inside an alluring Mexico hideaway inspired by its peaceful setting
This warm and elegant four-season hideaway was designed by Chain + Siman Architects, located in Valle de Bravo, Estado de Mexico, Mexico. Situated near Lake Valle de Bravo, the design of this dwelling draws its inspiration from the tranquil surroundings. Entitled “La Casa de la Abuela” which translates to “Grandma’s House”, this residence will be used […]
Check out the most amazing concrete house in Australia: Sawmill House
This reclaimed concrete house was designed by architecture studio Archier, located in Yackandandah, a small tourist town in northeast Victoria, Australia. Encompassing just 1,076 square feet (100 square meters) of living space, this unique minimalist home provides a wonderful indoor/outdoor living experience. This dwelling is owned by the architect’s brother who is also the builder (and […]
A multi-generational beach house in Australia with tranquil seaside views
Auhaus Architecture has designed this spectacular modern beach house located in Ocean Grove, a seaside town in Victoria, Australia. This newly constructed 4,700 square foot, four-bedroom dwelling boasts waterfront views stretching from Portsea through to Lorne. The design wraps around the site, enclosing an elevated, tiered central courtyard and pool area with views straight through the house […]
Step inside this awesome cedar-clad home overlooking the Puget Sound
This spectacular concrete and darkened cedar-clad home was designed by GO’C Studio, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Nestled on an elevated peninsula northwest of downtown, the home showcases unparalleled views across Puget Sound and towards downtown Seattle. The scope of this project entails the construction of a 5,500-square-foot dwelling to replace the existing […]
A modern shelter in the dramatic mountainous landscape of New Zealand
This compact modern shelter designed by Anna-Marie Chin Architects features a backdrop of rugged mountains near Queenstown, New Zealand. Encompassing 1,679 square feet (156 square meters) of living space, this masterfully designed home meets the owner’s needs and relatively modest budget while challenging the design rules and constraints of an upmarket residential estate. Spatially and formally rich, […]