Tree Vertical House sits atop a sloping, wooded site in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. To minimize its impact on the federally protected dunes, the architects designed a vertical home with a minimal footprint. As a result, the house becomes a tranquil vacation retreat that soars among the trees, offering views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.
Boulevard Beach House evokes the fond memory of an elevated timber beach house while offering a fresh, contemporary take. Drawing inspiration from simple, elegant forms and practical, efficient spaces, the design feels both entirely new and surprisingly familiar.
Hidden Villa transforms a former Dutch coastal estate into a park-like residential retreat. It honors the site’s cultural and historical roots while creating a warm, modern home. Monumental trees, distinctive architecture, and stunning views come together to form an inviting space.
Icicle Creek Cabin by CAST Architecture is a high-mountain, off-grid retreat located on a private inholding in the Wenatchee National Forest. Built to thrive in heavy snowfall and extreme temperature swings, the cabin sits on an unwooded knoll to protect the existing site. Its design is pragmatic, durable, and energy efficient.
Casa En Piedras by Estudio Palacios nestles in the native forest of Córdoba, near the town of Taninga. Surrounded by quebrachos, carobs, chañars, wild apples, cactus, wildflowers, and thousands of other species, this home hides behind immense rocks and blends into the rugged landscape.
Red Hawk Residence by KLIMA Architecture is a stunning single-family home located at 2200 Park Ave, Building B, 2nd floor in Park City, Utah. Completed in 2025, this two-level residence spans 4,500 square feet and offers expansive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Steeplechase House by Brooks + Scarpa stands on a wooded 65‑acre site in the Appalachian foothills near the Eno River, around Raleigh-Durham, NC. A famed film director and his artistic spouse chose this location to return to a tranquil lifestyle reminiscent of their childhood in Montreal.
Virginia Tree house by Robert Young Architects is a tranquil refuge set in a Virginia forest near Washington, DC. The house sits on the slope of a valley, rising above the forest floor to offer unique experiences at different heights.
La Villa Luce rises amid a verdant setting in Charlevoix, Canada, where the sun, the St. Lawrence River, and the surrounding mountains gracefully converge. MXMA Architecture & Design positioned this tranquil residence high above La Malbaie so its owners could enjoy a peaceful retreat away from the bustling city.
