The Ark is the renovation, renewal and third interpretation of a holiday home by Bower Architecture, located in Point Lonsdale , a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. The residence has been enjoyed by the same family for 60 years. The original 1950’s beach shack was renovated in the early 1980’s and designed by architect and former National President […]
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Fresh and colorful cottage retreat in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Summer House is a sun drenched cottage retreat designed by designer Stephens Hubel, located on a vineyard in the beautiful wine country region of Sonoma, California. Dialed up colors capture the spirit and energy of summer at this weekend retreat. The kicky yet sophisticated décor provide the perfect place for summer parties both indoors and out. A […]
Modern weekend lake house in Texas by Stuart Sampley Architect
Ski Shores Lakehouse is a modest weekend lake house that has been skillfully designed by Stuart Sampley Architect, located in Austin, Texas. The spirit of traditional Texas dogtrot-style architecture is modernly refined in this retreat. Description from the architect: Two volumes flank a central porch that’s naturally cooled by lake breezes, capped on each end by tall, […]
Weekend house built over the waves and sand of Malibu Beach
Wave House is a contemporary weekend beach house retreat that was designed by Mark Dziewulski Architect, situated in beautiful Malibu Beach, California. The form of the 3,200 square foot house takes its inspiration from its context: the beach and waves. Description from the architects: It is literally cantilevered over the surf, which passes beneath it at […]
EPV House offers rustic feel with wood clad accents in Vietnam
The EPV House is a semi-detached home whose interiors have been re-designed by AHL Architects Associates, located in the Ecopark Green Urban Area, Vietnam. Ecopark is known as a new green urban area with a lot of ancient trees, low building density and the house seems to be hidden behind the trees. The client brief was a house […]
Concrete holiday pad in Argentina: Casa MR by Luciano Kruk
Casa MR has been designed as a weekend getaway retreat by Luciano Kruk Arquitectos, located along the Buenos Aires coastline in Costa Esmeralda, Argentina.
Luxurious log cabin ski chalet in Switzerland: Chalet Bear
Chalet Bear is a wonderful private luxury chalet recently refurbished to a modern standard, located in the exclusive ski resort of Klosters, Switzerland. Recently named as one of the top ten private chalets in Switzerland, it sits on a small hill, with sensational views and a five minute walk to the lifts and centre of the […]
Charming modern Danish home in Maine: Mountain Escape
Mountain Escape is a modern Danish home with a traditional Maine feel, designed by Priestley + Associates Architecture, located in Northport, Maine. While vacationing in Maine, the owners had desired a modern Danish home with a traditional Maine feel where they could cook, relax, and entertain. This home has a minimalist feel and takes advantage […]
Avant Garde Retreat on Lake Minnetonka by Eskuche Design
This Avant Garde style home was designed by Eskuche Design as a gorgeous family retreat nestled on Lake Minnetonka, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 4,700 square residence is situated just 100 feet from the lake, offering panoramic views displayed through 20 foot floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that disappears, retracting into wall pockets to bring the outside-in. […]
Breathtaking oceanfront oasis on the Sea of Cortez: Cabo Retreat
Cabo Retreat is a beautiful oceanfront oasis filled with exquisite antiques, by interior design studio, Cashmere Interior, located on the Sea of Cortez, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The design studio was handed a completed home with a very formal and feminine aesthetic. The new homeowners were looking for elegance, but also wanted comfort and relaxation to […]








