Clark Richardson Architects has designed this contemporary home for empty nesters located in the quaint and leafy residential neighborhood of Rosedale, in north-central Austin, Texas. When the lucky homeowners purchased a poorly maintained house, it quickly found its way into the landfill. After commissioning the architect for this project, a year later this incredible custom […]
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This off-grid retreat is surrounded by the beautiful Australian landscape
This timber off-grid retreat was designed by Ben Callery Architects, located on an exposed ridgeline at a place called High Camp, an hour north of Melbourne, Australia. Designed to facilitate a low-impact lifestyle, this compact 33′ x 33′ footprint offers one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, and an open layout kitchen. While this structure […]
A small contemporary home with inspiring ideas in Manhattan Beach
This small contemporary home designed by Laney LA is located in Manhattan Beach, a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. Instead of beginning this project with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot dwelling began from a polemic place — exploring the shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. […]
A compact home on a bluff boasts picturesque views on Whidbey Island
This spectacular compact home was designed by Shed Architects, perched on a high bank waterfront property on Whidbey Island, Washington. Created with both views and privacy, this home also has a flex space for a couple who is slowly transitioning into their retirement years. A shed roof provides refuge to 915 square feet of living […]
A beautiful midcentury deck house in New Hampshire invites nature inside
This midcentury deck house was designed by Acorn Deck House Company, located in Sandwich, a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire. The Deck House is a beautiful and historic style of architecture. This home’s signature decking ceiling and exposed post and beam structure allow for great walls of glass that naturally invite the outdoors in. […]
Escape into nature in this serene Wisconsin cabin: MetalLark Tower
SALA Architects is responsible for the design of this architecturally distinctive cabin that provides breathtaking lake and meadow views in Frederic, Wisconsin. Nestled within 140 acres of former farm fields, the rolling woodland and prairie have been replanted with native prairie grasses. The specific site was selected for its overlook to a small lake, as well as […]
This amazing small Texas home invites the beauty of nature inside
This contemporary small home was designed by A. Gruppo Architects, located in the Little Forest Hills neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. The owner of this property attained two lots at a DEA auction. The existing home is used as a rental property, while the existing garage was converted into a fabulous home office. A brand new […]
Renovated cabin provides sanctuary for an architect on Bainbridge Island
Alan Maskin, a principal and owner of Olson Kundig Architects has renovated his personal cabin retreat, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. A second-floor addition provides this cabin with sweeping views over Agate Passage, a high-current tidal strait on the Olympic Peninsula. The scope of this 1,100 square foot project entailed the remodel and addition of a 1938 […]
This fabulous off-grid tiny home on wheels can be taken anywhere
Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Oregon-based Tru Form Tiny, this custom off-grid tiny home is clad with open, clear cedar siding and a rain screen. Each board is carefully gapped and secured with stainless steel screws. The corners are detailed with an alternating pattern. The doors are wood. This particular tiny home is custom […]
A cozy writer’s cabin provides a dreamy retreat in the woods
This cozy writer’s cabin, called “Cornelia” designed by New Frontier Design offers an idyllic woodsy escape in the Tennessee countryside. This tiny cabin features a writing studio, library, and guesthouse commissioned by international bestselling author Cornelia Funke. The design is simple, enduring, rustic, and a touch of elegance. A living sculpture inside and out. Highlights in this […]










