Amaroo Retreat by Shaun Lockyer Architects transforms a classic beachfront home into a subtropical sanctuary. Perched at the ocean’s edge, this addition blurs the line between building and landscape to create a resort-like atmosphere.
Nestled on the banks of a river within the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre, Meristem Chapel embodies regeneration and silent retreat. Designed by MOTIV Architects, this small memorial chapel uses an abandoned cistern as its foundation, ensuring…
Designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects, Sawyer Retreat is a striking vacation home nestled along a steep lakeside bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Integrated thoughtfully into Michigan’s distinctive sand dune landscape, this serene retreat offers an ideal escape from…
24′ x 24′ Studio by Wheeler Kearns Architects transforms a simple accessory building into the heart of a Michigan retreat. Initially conceived to replace an old horse stable barn without foundations, this compact studio now anchors the…
Galien River Retreat perches on a wooded bluff in southwest Michigan, immediately greeting visitors with sweeping river views and the quiet rustle of mature oaks. Although the site sits only two hours from Chicago, the house feels…
Beaver Brook Retreat (Bunkhouse) is a unique structure designed by Material Design Build (MDB) for a rural retreat in Sullivan County, NY. From the start, MDB collaborated closely with the client and subcontractors to create a flexible…
Peace Retreat House, designed by Quinzhee Architecture, is a rustic sanctuary near the summit of Le Maelström Mountain in Lac-Beauport. Surrounded by dense forests and sloping terrain, the retreat serves as both the starting and ending point…
Designed by Clemens Kirsch Architecture, Villa Minimale is a remarkable allotment house situated in the scenic hills of Vienna. This compact yet highly efficient retreat balances functionality and design inspiration, offering an ideal space for a family…
Set on a two-acre wooded bluff along Lake Michigan, Meadow Lane Retreat is a weekend getaway designed to foster tranquility, connection, and immersion in nature. Moreover, the empty-nester clients sought “an escape from the city for the…
