Located in Northeast Oregon, this small house was conceived by Olson Kundig Architects as a contemporary glass box that floats atop the surrounding wheat fields. The design of the house and the accompanying wood-frame barn responds to the local vernacular of barns and farmhouses in the Pacific Northwest while responding to the client’s deep interest […]
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Stone villa hidden in the terrain of Pettenasco
This stone building is located on a ridge overlooking Lake Orta, in Pettenasco municipality, in the province of Novara, Italy. The project, designed by PRR Architetti involves the construction of a unit of approximately 1,292 square feet (120 square meters), as a holiday residence fully integrated with nature. Conforming to the landscape, the home has […]
Courtyard oasis in a mysterious forest
This incredible 8,826 square foot home is located in Khadakvasla, near Pune in Maharashtra, India, designed by SPASM Design Architects. In the vast openness of the surroundings, a mysterious forest of dense green is trapped within the spatial design of the architecture by stringing the rooms around it, as a Shangri-La against the infinite. The […]
Modern hideaway on the Icelandic countryside
This remarkable vacation house design called Casa G is located in the beautiful countryside of Iceland. Designed by Gudmundur Jonsson Architects, this modern vacation home combines mixed materials throughout of concrete, stone, wood and glass, resulting in a two storey home that is in perfect harmony with its surroundings. Inspiration for the home was taken […]
Swedish home mirrors its surroundings: Juniper House
Juniper House designed by Hans Murman Architects becomes barely visible, mirroring its surroundings with its facade, located in Gotland, Sweden. From a centrally placed kitchen and living room you have the feeling of living in nature. The facade is a playful comment on allowing modern architecture to be visual in the landscape. The house allows […]
A beautiful wooden retreat in the mountains
Methow Cabin is a modern cabin designed by Eggleston Farkas Architects. The cabin is situated in Winthrop, Washington and the owners use it as a retreat for a variety of outdoor activities such as cross country skiing and mountain biking. The building has been aligned with the valley, opening at the ends to focus on […]
Modern box in the rolling prairies of Montana
This incredible modern house is entitled 28 Black Hawk. The structure was designed by Seattle-based architecture firm Spore Architecture in Livingston, Montana to take advantage of the 360 degree views. The acreage of rolling prairie is surrounded on all sides by breathtaking mountains, including the Absaroka, and Beartooth ranges. The house is divided into two […]