Nestled among 500 mango trees, Mango Orchard House by We Design Studio offers a serene escape on seven-and-a-half acres of fertile land. Originally, the clients wanted a simple refurbishment of their parents’ villa. However, Nupur and Saahil from We Design Studio proposed an entirely new design that would better honor the lush landscape.
Set within the tranquil bushland of Mount Eliza on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, the Mornington Peninsula Retreat House by Aych Architects embodies the perfect blend of privacy, luxury, and connection to nature. Built in collaboration with Latitude 37, the home stands as a sanctuary that thoughtfully integrates form, function, and flow.
Blok Rustic Retreat by Quinzhee Architecture is an ideal refuge for climbers, perfectly situated at the top of a natural climbing wall in Mount Le Maelstrom, Lac-Beauport. The retreat’s asymmetrical shape and grey stucco exterior give it a monolithic appearance with sharp, angular edges.
Located within the pristine Šumava National Park in Northern Italy, the Cottage in Šumava by Markéta Cajthamlová Studio adheres to strict building regulations while seamlessly blending with its surroundings. The architects chose a traditional cottage form to maximize the stunning views of the Šumava saddle and the intricate birch roots nearby.
Dry Creek Cabin by Fieldwork Design and Architecture sits 2,200 feet above the Columbia River Gorge in White Salmon, Washington. The architects embedded the cabin into the hillside, allowing the roof to float above the landscape. Consequently, this design creates a quiet, almost invisible facade from the road, blending the cabin seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
ADR’s Milada Cottage sits gracefully on a picturesque hillside in the Krkonoše Mountains, within the charming area known as Nové domky (New Houses). The cottage blends seamlessly with the scattered development of surrounding homes, both urbanistically and visually.
Fossil House by Studio Heim is proudly located across from the O’Connor Ridge bushland. Situated on a street known for its mid-century architect-designed homes, this contemporary residence draws inspiration from both the surrounding landscape and architectural heritage.
Nestled among the undulating pine-covered hills of Yngsjö and just by the tranquil shores of the Baltic Sea, the Yngsjö House by Johan Sundberg Arkitektur AB stands as an ideal summer retreat for a family of four. This thoughtfully designed home celebrates the natural forest setting, opting for simplicity over meticulously landscaped gardens, allowing the surrounding trees to take center stage.
