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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 cozy retreat designed with respect for a natural site with a rich biodiversity. Located on the Norfolk coast, England, in an area that borders a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), this compact building is specially designed to harmonize with the surrounding nature. Cowper Griffith Architects created the cabin with a

A modern house built on a secluded and breathtaking island. Built on the remote Bruny island, off the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, D’Entrecasteaux House has a thoughtful design that provides clever solutions to the challenges presented by the coastal landscape. The owners tasked Australian architecture studio

A barn-like retreat designed to look at home among rolling hills and agricultural buildings. [dropcap]N[/dropcap]estled in a picturesque landscape north of San Francisco in Glen Ellen, Napa wine country, Big Barn is a tranquil retreat that offers the perfect respite from urban living. The clients hired

A Corten steel and wood extension designed for an existing house in Spain. Situated in a mountainous landscape in Ribes de Freser, Catalonia, Spain, this traditional house received a contemporary addition. Architecture firm Comas-Pont architects designed a Corten steel vo...

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 black concrete and wood volume perched atop of a hill with views of a verdant landscape. Perched atop of a hill in the Byron Bay hinterland, Australia, Federal House strikes an arresting figure with its distinctive design. Melbourne-based architect...

A charming house that celebrates a rural setting via thoughtful design. Built in a beautiful area near the Adage river at the borders of the city of Verona, Italy, this gorgeous dwelling marries rustic details and contemporary features in a thoughtful way.

A home designed with a transparent screened porch that connects two wings. Architecture and interior design firm Berman Horn Studio took inspiration from both traditional farmhouses in the Maine area and minimalist Shaker design to create the...

A beautiful blend of tradition and contemporary design. Designed by CollectiveProject, Brick House offers access to serene living spaces in the middle of a densely populated neighborhood in Bangalore, India. An open farmland only 15 years ago, the area underwent drastic changes recently, but without rigorous urban planning. The architects ...

Living the dream of living in the Alps. When it comes to gorgeous house locations, the Alps score extra-high marks. Breathtaking views, crisp mountain air, fresh earthy smells, and meadows in bloom attract increasingly more urban dwellers who wish to slow down and reconnect to nature. In an array of new, modern buildings, it’s refreshing to see such a thoughtful take on vernacular arc...

An ingenious house design that allows the owners to easily expand their living spaces in the future. Built in a picturesque area in Øksendal, rural Norway, 1/3 House showcases the creative possibilities of contemporary architecture. Designed by Rever & Drage, an architecture practice with experience in building imaginativ...

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]uilt on rocky cliffs, flat terrain, or among sand dunes, beach houses are the perfect weekend retreat or holiday home. Whether located close to the water or nestled away in a woodland, these houses immerse the inhabitants into gorgeous coastal landscapes. We have gathered some of the most impressive and inspired projects we could find to showcase the beach house design in al...

A house extension designed with a warm gray, hipped roof. Located in Epsom, Surrey, this 1920s house was transformed with a contemporary extension by London-based studio Oliver Leech Architects. Named Hipped House, the residence required extensive renovations throughout the int...

A striking holiday house designed with bold geometric forms inspired by naturally formed rock formations. Located in the village of Finikia in Santorini, Greece, Monolithus is a creatively designed holiday house that strikes a bold silhouette in the coastal landscape. Architecture firm Kapsimalis Architects designed the...

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...

A rehabilitated building from 1954 transformed into a flexible, co-working space. Located in Dehesas, in the province of León, northwestern Spain, this building looks distinctly modern, but it actually dates back to 1954. Architecture firm MCVR Studio completed the project of renovating the existing building and of desig...

A clever way to blend a modern dwelling into a natural wonderland. The ultimate example of a house that blends into its natural surroundings, the striking Los Terrenos combines contemporary design with minimalism in a refined way. Designed by Mexico City-based Tatiana Bilbao, this vacation hous...

An imaginative, unique house design that puts sustainable architecture in a whole new light. Built in a serene landscape in Long Island, NY, the LEED-certified Cocoon House redefines the concept of “sustainable design” with imaginative architecture that brings sunshine into living spaces in an inspired way. Architect and designer Nina Edwards Anker, founder of

A weekend retreat that references traditional yurts. Designed by the JRKVC studio, Attila cabin doubles as a weekend retreat and meeting space. Located in the village of Vojka nad Dunajom, some 20km away from Bratislava, Slovakia, the cottage stands on a small plot of land in the rural landscape, overlooking a

An old, abandoned farmhouse transformed into a modern country house. Danish architecture firm NORRØN Architects specializes in a wide range of projects, including the rehabilitation and modernization of old farmhouses and agricultural buildings. Working together with the local authorities of Vordingborg, Gu...

A contemporary extension designed for a house built in the 1950s. Dating back to the 1950s, this residential property in Lochristi, Belgium features three distinct elements that represent three different eras. Tall trees and vegetation surround the property in this quiet neighborhood. The clients asked architect Wim He...

A creative re-imagining of a traditional log cabin. Located on the outskirts of the village of Laterns Bonacker, Austria, this cabin strikes a bold silhouette, even among other recently built, contemporary houses.

An immersive woodland retreat designed with mirrored steel cabins. Built in a secluded forest in Ontario, Canada, only two hours away from Toronto, Arcana is a new retreat that aims to reconnect guests to nature. Leckie Studio Architecture + Design completed the design of the contemporary cabins. Featuring mirrored steel exterio...

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 minimalist dwelling nestled in a lush jungle setting. [dropcap]P[/dropcap]art of the larger Art Villas Resort in Costa Rica, the minimalist and dark Atelier Villa by Czech studio FormaFatal is a dwelling specially designed for the retreat’s owner and his family as a private home. The complex aims to provide the perfect opportun...

A harmonious architectural composition that combines a family house and music studio. Built on a hill on the outskirts of the city of Bergen, Norway, Villa Grieg is specially designed as a viewfinder that brings the inhabitants closer to spectacular views of Lake Nordås and its small islands. Saunders Architecture worke...

A thoughtful renovation and transformation of an 18th century farmhouse. Nestled on a slope of the Buechberg sandstone hill in the Tobler hamlet, Switzerland, this traditional farmhouse overlooks Lake Constance to the north. The building dates back to the 18th c...

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]uilt on rocky cliffs, flat terrain, or among sand dunes, beach houses are the perfect weekend retreat or holiday home. Whether located close to the water or nestled away in a woodland, these houses immerse the inhabitants into gorgeous coastal landscapes. We have gathered some of the most impressive and inspired projects we could find to showcase the beach house design in al...

A family home designed with three gabled volumes oriented toward different views. Rising from the shores of the Rupanco Lake in Chile, this home is a great example of sustainable architecture. Design organization Citic collaborated with Constructores de ...

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]uilt on rocky cliffs, flat terrain, or among sand dunes, beach houses are the perfect weekend retreat or holiday home. Whether located close to the water or nestled away in a woodland, these houses immerse the inhabitants into gorgeous coastal landscapes. We have gathered some of the most impressive and inspired projects we could find to showcase the beach house design in al...

A T-shaped home with three garden spaces. Built in the middle of a pine forest near a beach in Ljunghusen, Sweden, Villa MSV is a home designed for a couple who also want to entertain family and friends. Architect Johan Sundberg designed the T-sha...

A house partly built within a slope that overlooks a bay and mountains. Built on a sloping site on a bend of the Derwent River in Hobart, Australia, House at Otago Bay immerses its residents in a beautiful natural landscape. Architecture firm Topology Studio nestled the building into its setting by partly embedding t...

Creatively designed, this house extension features a guest room, cinema, and lookout tower. Completed by Ghent-based architecture firm Atelier Vens Vanbelle, this sculptural structures serves multiple purposes. The studio designed the extension as a separate volume and built it in the clients garden. Clad in Corten steel, the building ...