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 of four to relax, socialize, and garden.
Located in the rural township of New Marlborough, Massachusetts, House FIVE by Easton Combs sits in the southern Berkshire County countryside. The design integrates the adjacent river, wetlands, and Berkshire mountain landscape, creating a series of view corridors that connect the interior spaces to the surrounding nature.
Perched on a scenic ridge, the Grand Ridge Project seamlessly blends modern design with its stunning natural surroundings. This three-level residence is a testament to thoughtful planning, combining functionality, beauty, and a deep connection to its environment.
The Milford Off-Grid House by Solares Architecture embodies the perfect blend of eco-conscious design and rural charm. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Prince Edward County, this home harmonizes with its natural surroundings, offering a serene escape for its Toronto-based owners.
Poised high above Lac Cupidon in Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Quebec, Between Lake and Forest by LOCUS architecture+design offers a serene sanctuary for its owners to escape their bustling city lives. This 3,600-square-foot home, located on a rugged four-acre property roughly 65 kilometers north of Montreal, embraces the beauty of the Laurentian region—famous for its pristine lakes, vivid fall foliage, and winter ski resorts.
Nestled in Otama’s captivating terrain, Waimataruru House by Pac Studio is carefully orchestrated to engage with both the sweeping ocean vistas and the lush forested gullies that define the property. Indeed, few sites boast such varied natural drama—rocky outcrops, wide beaches, and shadowy streams all converge to create a singular sense of place.
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 family to gather—a place for sunlight, a place to breathe.”
Constructions on the Val di Noto hills must blend into the landscape, without dominating. Located in a seismically active region, threatened by fires in dry periods, this villa was the beneficiary of a meticulous materials selection process to make it safe, comfortable, and cool when temperatures reach 40°C (104°F).
