Two colors—the yellow of lemons and the blue of the sea—tell the story of a place that feels like it came out of a fairytale. Though it may recall the charm of the Sorrento coast or a Greek island, we are not there. We are in Naples, climbing the winding paths of Posillipo hill.
Perched on a forested hillside above a shallow bay in the San Juan Islands, the Henry Island Guesthouse offers a compact, thoughtfully designed escape. By responding to the site’s rugged terrain, reusing materials from the main residence, and prioritizing a seamless connection to the landscape
Nestled on the windswept western shore of Orcas Island, the Deer Harbor Retreat reimagines an aging compound of home, guest quarters, studio, and garage into a luminous island retreat. By carving a bold central incision through the existing structure, the design not only reshapes how residents enter their home but also forges stronger ties to the surrounding landscape of water, forest, and sky.
Living at the House of Landes means embracing a refined balance between contemporary design and the wild beauty of France’s Landes forest. Architect Maud Caubet has crafted a dwelling that not only respects its environment but also celebrates the rhythm of nature.
Set within the wooded landscape of Chacras de Coria, Arrow House by Mora Hughes Arquitectos redefines the idea of a home as a living, breathing retreat. With its fragmented gabled volumes and refined material palette, the house fosters a seamless dialogue between architecture and nature.
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 worlds away, offering a restorative pause from city life.
Panorama Residence encompasses the renovation and expansion of an existing home originally designed by renowned mid-century architect James Hunter. Consequently, the project has earned recognition as a Historic Landmark. Moreover, it caters to homeowners seeking a tranquil retreat while balancing privacy amid cherished landmarks and bustling trails.
Perched high above a sunlit meadow, Whidbey Uparati embodies the art of blending into its natural surroundings instead of imposing upon them. This contemporary family retreat is designed as a sanctuary for meditation, bonding, and the pursuit of “uparati”—meaning “stillness” in Sanskrit.
