Hahei House is a Retreat from Busy City Life
The Hahei house also has the ability to transform with the use of sliding screens which open and close for the changing weather as well as manipulating the spaces for privacy or openness.
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Pecos Cabin is a Contemporary Take on the Traditional Log Cabins of the West
Located in Tres Lagunas, an hour east of Santa Fe, the Pecos cabin is a contemporary take on the traditional log cabins of the West. Overlooking the Pecos River with its excellent fly fishing, the cabin was carefully sited to preserve the old growth Ponderosas, Englemans and White Firs.
Finnish House Designed to Fit the Natural Shape of a Rock
Stormvillan is a Finnish house situated right at the heart of the historic villa district. The main floor opens out to three directions: The living room to a long view out to sea, the lounge west for sunsets across the dining terrace and the master bedroom takes in the junipers and wind blown pinetrees of the cliff it stands on.
The Creamery is a Stunning Family House Built on the Stone Structure of a 1800s-era Dairy Barn
The Creamery, a stunning family house by JLF Architects and Big-D Signature on the outskirts of Jackson, Wyoming, confirms that timeless architecture never goes out of style.
Kimo Hut is an A-Frame-Tent Shape with Two Open Ends and a Corrugated Metal Roof
The Kimo Hut stands alone on a hill outside Gundagai in rural New South Wales. It is the latest addition to Kimo Estate, a second generation farm which has diversified to host weddings and provide accomodation showcasing the areas natural beauty. It is a place to switch off, quite literally, and forget about the distractions of modern life.
Small Beach House by Polly Harbison Design
This simple beach house nestles into its exposed beachfront site, maintaining a small footprint in a wild native garden. An anchored ground floor supports a lightweight, durable timber box above. The living level opens up completely to the view and garden, allowing occupants to enjoy the site’s raw, untamed natural beauty.
Quiet Retreat with Spectacular Views – Edge House by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Nestled in the mountains of northwestern Connecticut, the Edge House is a quiet retreat with spectacular views. The crescent form of the building and its cantilevered ends are tailored to the site, a sun-filled clearing in the forest above a stream that meanders through the valley below.
Slate Cabin is a Writer’s Retreat Perched on the Edge of Snowdonia National Park
Slate Cabin is a writer’s retreat perched on the edge of Snowdonia National Park in Mid Wales, United Kingdom. The building is set in a lush green valley that is ringed by barren, windswept hills and grazing pastures.
Foley Ridge Cabin is Conceived as a Galvanized Steel Monolith Elevated on Two Concrete Walls
Foley Ridge Cabin is a bedroom addition to an archetypal single-room dwelling. The project is located in a pristine natural landscape, accessible by a rugged dirt trail and situated on a steeply sloped clearing with a long view to Blue Ridge Mountains.
Lakeside Retreat Northeast of Toronto by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
This Lakeside Retreat was designed in 2016 by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson in association with Bohlin Grauman Miller. Located approximately three hours northeast of Toronto, Ontario, this 3,300 sq. ft. retreat is carefully situated along the shores of Contau Lake on a remote, seasonally isolated woodland spanning nearly 100 acres.
Hudson River Renovation / GRT Architects
GRT was asked to renovate a mid-century home designed by one of the first female architects to graduate from Columbia University’s architecture program. Situated high on the east bank of the Hudson River the house is a strong, rational design that foregrounds views and the connection to the natural world outside.
Olive Tree House in Halkidiki, Greece / Eva Sopéoglou
The client brief for this small summer house located in Halkidiki, Greece called for a low-maintenance weekend home located on a pristine olive grove hill overlooking the sea, and beyond towards the famous monasteries of Mount Athos.