This modern steel-clad cabin on stilts was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in Winthrop, a town in Okanogan County, Washington. This project is called the Delta Shelter, encompassing just 1,000 square feet of living space, this compact retreat can be completely shuttered when not in use. The 200-square-foot footprint of the house rises above […]
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An amazing seaside retreat with a beach-chic vibe in Southern California
This amazing seaside retreat was designed by its owner Karen B. Wolf Interiors, located in Long Beach, a coastal city and port in Southern California. Constructed for the designer and three generations of her family to enjoy, this home reflects a relaxed beachy vibe. The design style melds California casual with a more traditional beach house […]
Charming rustic country house breathes new life in Emporda, Spain
This rustic country house was an old rectory of the town that’s been renovated by designer Catalina Alós, located in Emporda, a natural and historical region of Catalonia, Spain. The owners are a pair of empty-nesters who had dreamed of renovating their house in the village and using it as their personal escape. From damaged […]
Maryland house clad in charred wood celebrates its woodsy setting
This attractive contemporary house was designed by Ziger Snead Architects, nestled on a densely wooded site in Baltimore County, Maryland. Constructed on a sprawling 3-acre property and surrounded by Maryland Environmental Trust land, this home was designed to respect its woodsy site. This new 7,000-square-foot dwelling replaces a late 60’s, ranch-style house that was destroyed by […]
A black cabin in the woods provides a serene getaway in British Columbia
This black cabin retreat was designed by Frits de Vries Architect, nestled on a one-acre waterfront property in Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The owner of this home is an architect and partner of the architectural firm Frits de Vries Architect, who wished to have a stress-free escape from urban living. This idyllic getaway is […]
Reclaimed meets modern in this absolutely beautiful Texas home
Ryan Street Architects in collaboration with designer Kara Childress has created this beautiful weekend home inspired by Belgian farmhouse style, located in the Houston Oaks community of Hockley, Texas. The homeowner resides in Houston and was looking for a rural getaway for weekend escapes — the ranch is just a 45-minute drive! This bespoke dream home […]
A chic beach house refuge for a family of surfers in Santa Cruz, California
Feldman Architecture designed this beach house refuge that brings a polished bohemian feel right up to the edge of one of the best surf breaks in Santa Cruz, California. The homeowners were well-versed on the nuances of the site and dreamt of a home that fit naturally and sustainably into its beachy, eclectic locale. Subject to a […]
A dated townhouse in Austin gets revamped into a beautiful hillside retreat
Renowned architect, James LaRue of LaRue Architects, turned his dated 1880’s townhouse into a modern hillside retreat, located in Austin, Texas. James and his wife purchased the condo in the desirable west Austin neighborhood just over a year ago. The townhouse overlooks the 16th Fairway of one of their most-frequented Austin golf courses. The interior spaces were […]
Tour a charming shingle-style beach house on Coronado Island, California
Inspired by the bungalows of old Coronado, this shingle-style beach house was designed by Ward Jewell Architect, located on Coronado Island, a small piece of land directly off San Diego, California. This home was originally designed as a vacation hideaway for owners with a passion for collecting decorative folk art. The architect focused the design on […]
Spectacular off the grid modern farmhouse retreat in South Africa
The Conservatory is a beautiful off-the-grid modern farmhouse retreat designed by architect Nadine Engelbrecht, located on a 35-hectare farm just outside of Pretoria, a city in Gauteng province of South Africa. The design integrates the house with the grasslands and hill landscape and utilizes the magnificent views. The scope of this project was to devise a […]








