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 […]
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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 […]
This eco-friendly retreat provides a relaxing haven on the Cornish coast
Ukiyo is an eco-friendly retreat with modern Scandinavian influences, located in Coverack, a coastal fishing village in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Wild coastal views are on full display in this sumptuous hideaway that offers sculptural furnishings a subtle urban feel with its poured concrete. This home gets its name from Japanese culture, translating to “the floating world”, providing a […]
A delightful seaside cottage retreat in Cornwall: The Oyster Catcher
“The Oyster Catcher” is a weather-beaten seaside cottage retreat located in Mousehole, a village and fishing port in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Nestled on the harbor’s edge, this luxury coastal holiday home has foundations dating back to the early 1600s, with much of its history shared with the Cornish fishing industry. The structure’s former functions […]
Stunning hacienda style weekend retreat in Mexico inspired by nature
This fabulous hacienda-style weekend retreat was designed to make the most of its natural environment by Chain + Siman, located on the outskirts of Valle de Bravo, Mexico. A restful villa to enjoy the natural landscape, striking a balance between the manicured gardens and imposing stone structures. The 5,598 square foot retreat is based on the […]










