Ian MacDonald Architect has designed this compact family cabin with a green roof that melds into its beautiful natural landscape of Go Home Bay, an enclave of Ontario, Canada’s Georgian Bay archipelago. Created for four-season enjoyment, this cozy cabin maximizes its natural environment that features rocky outcroppings populated by white pines that are shaped by the […]
SALA Architects have designed this new lake home that takes advantage of the stunning landscape of Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. The compact floor plans minimize the site impact. The expressive building form blends the structure into the language of the cliff. The home provides a serene perch to showcase views of not only the […]
Em-Estudio has designed this hillside holiday home nestled into the hillside with sweeping views over Mermejita Beach, in the small village of Mazunte in the central part of Oaxaca, Mexico. Offering mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean, this concrete refuge was created to enjoy the exceptional year-round weather. The home was designed to maximize its […]
Geoff Chick and Associates is responsible for the design of this stunning beach house getaway located in Santa Rosa Beach, a community in Walton County, Florida. Warm and dramatic lighting guides the way through the layered entry sequence to the second-level living area. A layered exterior facade blends pristine stucco, horizontal wood siding, and cedar shake […]
Olson Kundig Architects has designed this floating house, a spectacular retreat located on Portage Bay, a floating home community in Seattle, Washington. Encompassing 1,580 square feet of living space, this home establishes a cabin sensibility in an urban environment. Low to the water and small in stature, the home creates a platform from which to enjoy […]
A contemporary mountain retreat designed for a family of four by CLB Architects is located in a neighborhood with meandering creeks and views of the Teton Mountain Range in Teton Village, Wyoming. Spending just part-time in this dwelling, the Illinois-based family wanted a contemporary base camp to enjoy outdoor activities, predominantly downhill skiing. Just steps away […]
This eco-friendly cabin designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects is nestled in the mountains in Winthrop, Washington State. The material selection entails sawn beams, logs, rough formed concrete, and corrugated metal, all of which are rough in nature to reflect the natural and untamed setting. Two concrete walls form terraces on which this 1,400 square foot, […]
This wilderness mountain cabin designed by Walker Warner Architects features natural materials and reclaimed wood, located in Northern California. Tucked into a glorious mountainside amid public forestlands, with views that rival those of national parks, this cabin celebrates the surrounding landscape while making a minimal impact on the land. Understanding that most activity would take place […]
This beautiful Mediterranean style vacation home was renovated by Bria Hammel Interiors, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Throughout this home, you will find unexpected vignettes and a rich layering of textures for comfortable living and entertaining. Highlights in this home include tall ceilings and dark wood beams, accordion doors that open to outdoor living spaces, and […]
This modern lake house retreat was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located on a sprawling property in Whitefish, a resort town in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana. The vacation home was created for a young family to escape city living and spend time in the great outdoors building lasting memories, The property was originally used […]
