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Eight black volumes partially built into a hillside with views of the Catskill Mountains. New York-based architecture firm Thomas Phifer and Partners completed an imaginative design for a sprawling, 78-acre site in the Catskills. Located in Ghent, Columbia County, NY, the 4.097 sq. ft. retreat opens to gorgeous views of surrounding pastures and hills as well as mountain ranges in the ...

A concrete weekend home built under an avocado field. [dropcap]M[/dropcap]any houses nestled in natural landscapes aim to minimize their visual impact on pristine sites, but Mexico City-based architect Francisco Pardo took a more radical approach for th...

A sophisticated and minimalist home that celebrates a desert landscape. Located on a rocky plateau in the Palm Desert, California, this desert home immerses its inhabitants into a gorgeous arid landscape with views of the Coachella Valley and the San Jacinto Mountain Range in the distance. San Francisco-based...

A refined 1920s apartment in the Old Town of Prague. Located in Prague’s Old Town, Czech Republic, in a building that dates back to the late 1920s, this apartment inspired Lenka Míková architekti to create a fusion of three complementing styles for th...

A refined 1920s apartment in the Old Town of Prague. Located in Prague’s Old Town, Czech Republic, in a building that dates back to the late 1920s, this apartment inspired Lenka Míková architekti to create a fusion of three complementing styles for th...

A wood and glass one-story house built in a forested area near the ocean. Inspired by single-story American villas and by the way American architect John Lautner used the principles of organic architecture in his work, the Wooden House is a one-of-a-kind family home. French architect Nicolas Dahan embedded the wood house i...

A 19th century residential building transformed into a hotel with Shaker-inspired furniture. Located in the center of Mexico City, Circulo Mexicano is a new boutique hotel that welcomes travelers with minimalist but warm interiors. Architecture firm Ambrosi | Etchegaray completed the redesign project of a 19th centu...

A retreat designed for a cycling enthusiast and nature lover. Seattle-based architecture firm SKB Architects completed the Sonoma Farmhaus project for a client who is a cycling enthusiast. Located in the town of Graton, California, the house takes inspiration from the traditional forms of rural buildings and

A minimalist cabin built in a pine forest on a rural property in the south of France. [dropcap]N[/dropcap]estled in a forest in Marseille, France, Pine Nut Cabane is a minimalist cabin that takes cues from vernacular architecture. London-based architecture and desig...

Two concrete and steel retreats nestled in a lush forest clearing. Located in Retiro, Colombia, Ballen Houses is a retreat that welcomes travelers in a verdant setting. Oslo-based architecture firm LCLA Office completed two houses from a proposed series of four, all available to rent. Built on a sloping terrain, the volumes have different relationships with the topography of the site....

Contemporary and simple, this house takes inspiration from traditional farmhouses. Located near the city of Winterthur, northern Switzerland, this house has a contemporary design that celebrates vernacular architecture. More specifically, traditional farmhous...

An old farm building transformed into a weekend retreat, on a budget. [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ocated in an agricultural area in the Zamora province, Spain, Doña Ana Refuge is a getaway space surrounded by fields and trees. To create the retreat, the Fermín Blanco architecture firm renovated an old brick building p...

A stunning house that showcases the refinement of contemporary Japanese architecture. Built at the top of a hill in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, T3 House overlooks a breathtaking coastal landscape and the snowy peak of Mount Fuji in the distance. The clients, a couple based in Japan, the UK, and France, hired CUBO design architect to design their ideal home: a modern dwelling...

A farmhouse from the 19th century transformed into a modern retreat. Set in the Estiramantens village in Algarve, Casa Um is a contemporary retreat that welcomes guests into a pastoral landscape. Architecture firm Atelier Rua redesigned and also expanded the former farmhouse, transforming the 19th century building i...

A collection inspired by a 17th century farmstead. British architect and designer John Pawson brings exceptional warmth to his minimalist designs, whether it’s a home or a piece of furniture. For his third collaboration with Danish textile brand Tekla

A compact home with a courtyard garden, built in a leafy neighborhood of Auckland, New Zealand. Inspired by the idea of creating a private refuge in the middle of an urban space, Lightly Weighted is a compact home located in the Grey Lynn suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. Local firm Oli Booth Architecture designed the inner-city residence with a protective shell that creates the feelin...

Minimalist bedrooms usually contain the bed and a side table or two along with a lounge chair and plants and/or artworks. Interior designers create these spaces with clean lines, carefully chosen furniture, often with monochromatic palettes. Color accents or a patterned rug can create focal points. How do you decorate a small minimalist bedroom? Small minimalist bedrooms benefit grea...

Two dilapidated apartments in an Italian palazzo transformed into chic and modern living spaces. Located in a historic palazzo in Brescia, Italy, two apartments in an advanced state of dilapidation and neglect received a complete makeover thanks to alepreda architecture. Positioned on consecutive floors, the Piano Nobile Loft a...

Immerse yourself in a world where the beauty of nature meets the elegance of minimalist architecture at this exquisite countryside guesthouse. Nestled amidst the picturesque countryside in West Pomerania, Poland, a stunning guesthouse stands as a testament to the brilliance of modern minimalist design. This architectura...

A run-down cottage transformed into a gorgeous modern home. Located in Barwon Heads, Australia, this old cottage was completely transformed by Melbourne-based firm Adam Kane Architects into a beautiful home. The run-down property required renovations, but the studio also expanded the living spaces with a contemporary ...

A glass house inspired by Californian modernism and iconic artworks. C-Glass House stands on a remote, elevated site with sweeping views of Dillon Beach, in Marin County, northern California. The client had once translated texts and helped Philip Johnson mount a Mies van der Rohe retrospective at MoMA in 1972. This ...

A cozy family retreat built between two old stone walls in a garden. Located in Thomery, France, this black wood house creates a poetic dialogue between old and new. The creativity of the project stems from the architecture firm’s decision to preserve rather than demolish two existing stone vine walls. Instead of removing the old...

A bright lakeside retreat with a Nordic-style design. Built in the Thy National Park in Denmark, close to a fishing village on the North Sea coast, the Light House welcomes guests into a serene living space immersed in a gorgeous natural landscape. Architect Søren Sarup of Puras Architects designed the ...

Modern lamps inspired by Greek mythology. Based in London, German designer Mathias Hahn has built an impressive portfolio of award-winning designs. His work often combines simple mechanical systems with traditional materials and a minimalist aesthetic, providing fresh twists on classic concepts. The Theia lamps follow the same pattern but they also integrate a more poetic idea in thei...

A minimalist house nestled in a coastal landscape in Calabria, Italy. Designed by Italy and Australia-based architecture and design firm MORQ, Villa RA is a contemporary dwelling firmly anchored into its setting. The clients tasked the studio with creating their dream vacation home; a place where they can connect with their Calabria...

A clever house design. When the client hired Barcelona-based studio HArquitectes to design a new house in Ullastret, Girona, the plot of land featured a large stone wall that marked the limits of the property. To comply with current regulations, the studio had to remove the wall, despite its character a...

A contemporary extension designed for a heritage brick cottage in Australia. Located in a quiet inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Australia, Brunswick East Residence is a traditional, brick worker’s cottage with a pitched roof. The clients task...

A home and studio built on the footprint of an old garage. Architect Russel Jones completed a challenging project in the London Borough of Haringey, part of the Highgate Conservation area. The site is surrounded on four sides by mostly Edwardian buildings and offers access only via a narrow passageway. Thanks to the mor...

A contemporary beach house inspired by Mallorca’s vernacular architecture. [dropcap]B[/dropcap]uilt on a gently sloping street on the island of Mallorca, Spain, Casa Fly nestles naturally in the quiet neighborhood with a design that celebrates local architecture. Bratislava-based studio beef architekti took inspiration f...

A contemporary stone house, nestled among olive trees in the Italian countryside. Carefully built among centuries-old olive trees in the countryside of Caprarica di Lecce, Italy, Casa Ulìa (which translates to “Olive House” in the regional dialect) draws inspiration from local traditions and Mediterranean-style architect...

An extension and interior redesign for a Brooklyn townhouse. Located in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, this townhouse is the home of a family of four, who had been living there for more than ten years before the parents decided to expand the living spaces. They tasked B...

A low profile house built from rammed earth to blend into a desert landscape in west Texas. Built at the edge of Marfa, a small ranching and art community in the grasslands of west Texas, this house nestles in the desert landscape perfectly with a low profile design and a rammed earth build. Lake Flato Architects took inspiration from the area’s earliest architecture for the design, r...

Eco-friendly stools inspired by an iconic design. When minimalist design and sustainable manufacturing come together, great things happen. Throw in a design icon into the mix, and you have a winning recipe. Designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa for

A-nrd studio complete the refurbishment and interior design of Birch (Selsdon), the second location for award-winning lifestyle hotel concept Birch. A beautifully reimagined retreat awaits you at Birch (Selsdon), where history and modernity harmoniously collide. A-nrd design studio has transformed the impressive 200-acre es...

A townhouse that blends warm red brick walls with industrial steel accents. Award-winning architecture, interior design and urban design firm Jackson Clements Burrows (JCB) puts sustainability at the heart of every project, which the studio completes with a holistic approach as well as a masterful use of tactile materials. Their Compose project follows the same formula. Located in Haw...

A contemporary house built in a nature reserve in Mexico. Built with great respect for nature, Casa en El Torón is a perfect example of sustainable architecture. Mexico City–based architecture practice Ignacio Urquiza Arquitectos designed the vacati...

A minimalist cabin built in a pine forest on a rural property in the south of France. [dropcap]N[/dropcap]estled in a forest in Marseille, France, Pine Nut Cabane is a minimalist cabin that takes cues from vernacular architecture. London-based architecture and desig...

A contemporary weekend home that reinterprets traditional Mexican architecture. Located in the charming town of Tepoztlán, only an hour away from the center of Mexico City, La Hacienda Jardín is a weekend home that provides a tranquil escape from city living. Monterrey-based architecture firm Práctica Arquitectura designed the dwelling for a family with children. While it is now used ...

A contemporary beach house inspired by Mallorca’s vernacular architecture. [dropcap]B[/dropcap]uilt on a gently sloping street on the island of Mallorca, Spain, Casa Fly nestles naturally in the quiet neighborhood with a design that celebrates local architecture. Bratislava-based studio beef architekti took inspiration f...

An old granary transformed into a cozy retreat in a lush Portuguese landscape. Set in a verdant setting in Arouca, Portual, this building stands among mature trees at the base of a tall cliff, offering access to views of the surrounding greenery and nearby river. Put more simply, the perfect location for a cozy hotel....

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]sk anyone who has traveled to Japan, and chances are, they’ll agree – one of the most notable distinctions between Eastern and Western culture is the way we sleep. Unlike Western beds composed of thick mattresses piled high atop a large wooden or metal bed frame, Japanese tradition dictates an...

A concrete house that complements its minimalist design with a carbon neutral build. [dropcap]D[/dropcap]esigned by Perth-based firm Whispering Smith, the award-winning House A offers a practical and eco-friendly architecture solution for slow living fans. Open to travelers, the house is ideal for design a...

An eco-conscious family retreat built in a protected area of Hampshire, UK. Nestled in a rural hamlet, in a protected New Forest area of Hampshire, UK, the Clay Retreat is an eco-friendly, holiday house and future home designed for a London-based family with two children. The clients originally commissioned architecture...

A compact cabin that maximizes its connection to nature. Surrounded by a dense forest in Seabeck, Washington, Little House is the epitome of a slow living cabin. The owners hired the mwworks architecture firm to design their ideal retreat in nature o...

A traditional brick house, redesigned with tranquil and minimalist interiors. Named Aristo House, this stone building that dates back to 1914 is located in a charming setting, on the slope of the Trigno Valley, Italy. The site, beautiful on its own, also offers access to gorgeous views of rolling hills, forests, and the ...

An extension that takes inspiration from vernacular architecture and a desert landscape. An addition to an existing home, the Marfa Suite was designed by DUST, a collective of architects, designers, artists, craftspeople and builders who share the same passion for craft, materiality, and minimal design. The clients taske...

An old house transformed into a bright, spacious dwelling inspired by the wabi-sabi aesthetic. The Loft-Kolasiński studio has recently completed a renovation project that has transformed a house built in 1923 into an airy contemporary home. Named House from 1923 (Pogodno 6), the dwelling is located in Szczecin, Poland. Th...

An off-grid house designed with interconnected terraces and concentric squares. Built in a pristine natural site in Santiago, Nuevo León, Mexico, El Aguacate (The Avocado) is a weekend home that immerses its residents in the beauty of nature. Architecture studio