The clients had searched five years across four states to find a site for their weekend home that spoke to them. The Lawless retreat was to be everything that their Chicago residence – a lofted space nestled within the attic trusses of a converted church – was not.
Vacation Houses
Apollo Bay House on Tasmania’s Idyllic Bruny Island
The Apollo Bay House sits amongst the coastal vegetation that fringes the bay. It has been designed for relaxed coastal living and easily crosses the line between inside and out through the use of multiple sheltered platforms and a strong visual connection to the outside.
Clinton Corners Residence / Lake Flato Architects
A short drive from New York City, the Clinton Corners residence is nestled discreetly on a sylvan lot in the Hudson Valley. The house was envisioned as both a family retreat for weekends away from the city and a gathering space for special occasions.
A Wooden Hillside Cabin by Kappland Arkitekter on the Island of Stokkøya, Norway
This is an all-year cabin for a family of five at Stokkøya, an island situated on the outermost coast of Trøndelag, Norway. Situated on a hillside, the site offers dramatic views in two directions
Concrete Casita – A Playhouse, Perfect for Sleepovers
An active family with two kids and a full house needed a versatile solution that could do something for everyone. Concrete Casita by Ravel Architecture is a playhouse, perfect for sleepovers. A media room for kids by day and parents by night.
The River Cabins, Canada / Nine Yards Studio
At the end of a long rural dirt road in central Prince Edward Island facing out towards the calm Wheatley River sits The River Cabins. The cabins take their inspiration from the groupings of traditional gable farm buildings typical of rural PEI …
