Renovating a small 1980s beach house on the Cycladic island of Antiparos demanded respect for both heritage and environment. Moreover, local regulations prohibited rebuilding because the site sits next to the Byzantine church of Agia Kyriaki and contains archaeological remains.
Located in the rolling hills of Wimberley, Texas, the Mount Sharp Residence by Matt Fajkus Architecture serves as a perfect summer retreat for a family of four. Positioned on a 22-acre lot near the serene shores of the Baltic Sea, this home fully embraces the natural landscape, allowing the family to enjoy the land to its fullest.
Villa Emma by Mario Mazzer Architects is a summer retreat located in Costa Smeralda, one of the most prestigious holiday spots. This house combines the conceptual rigour of a traditional Sardinian Stazzu with the client’s desire of having a warm house with valuable materials.
Perched on the cliff edge in Plaka, the main town on the island of Milos, this old Greek stone house has been carefully restored to provide a London-based family with an authentically traditional yet practical summer retreat.
Nestled into a Hemlock-Beech forest, the Lakeside Camping transforms an existing summer retreat into a three generation family compound. The camp’s quiet repose on the periphery of existing structures discreetly reorders the site, strengthening relational hierarchies and celebrating the landscape.
The Kahua Kuili residence was conceived as a modern interpretation of a classic Hawaiian summer camp. The project site is located at the base of the island’s large cinder cone, Pu’u Kuili, and offers expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and Kua Bay as well as mountain views to Hualalai.
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.
Bunny Run Boat Dock is a spectacular retreat designed by Andersson-Wise Architects, an architecture & design studio based in Austin, Texas. This summer retreat is a living space designed around a boat dock, it features two boat slips surrounded by the ultimate outdoor bar and living area.
