Shady Pines Cabin in the California Sierras / McElroy Architecture
When we found this 800 square foot cabin in the California Sierras it had been well-loved since the early 1960s with most finishes and interior spaces left unchanged.
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The Hermitage: an Off-the-Grid Wooden Cabin Designed and Self-Built by llabb
The Hermitage was born from experimentation with a simple and modular system, made entirely of wood, that responds to environmental and social needs starting with minimalist living and with a relationship to nature.
St Andrews Bach / Wolveridge Architects
At a tiny 105 square meters of internal area, the St Andrews Bach project was in essence an exercise of restraint. Paring back a tree retreat down to the minimum requirements, building less and therefore enjoying more…
Straddie Shack / Shaun Lockyer Architects
The Straddie Shack by Shaun Lockyer Architects is a refined recalibration of a Donovan Hill-designed beach house at Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island. Completed in 2016, the project enhances the home’s livability by strengthening its connection…
Highvale House, Queensland / Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Highvale House sits amongst native gums on a sloping site. Perched on posts to disturb the land as little as possible, this raised position provides vistas through branches to the valley and hills beyond.
Raven Ridge Cabin: Rustic Modern Hillside Escape
Raven Ridge Cabin is a rustic modern retreat for those looking to escape the over-stimulation of urban life. Nestled atop a steep slope, the cabin offers 180 degree views to the east with downtown Vancouver visible at…
Raven House, Mayne Island / Measured Architecture
Raven House is our before and after story about the resurrection of a beguiling old house. It’s also a tale of the mediation of a demanding host building and our client’s desire to tailor it in a…
Camp Teton – Wyoming Retreat by Andersson-Wise Architects
Camp Teton is a four-building mountain top sanctuary with front row seating to the Teton Range, and its’ infamous peak, The Grand. The site also overlooks the awe-inspiring Snake River Valley.
Blackbox House / Strand Design
The simple geometry of this dark steel-clad lake home provides an immediate contrast to its warm and dynamic interior volumes. Expansive planes of glass and operable folding wall systems capture sprawling views and direct connections to this…