The Fowler & Ward x Base Cabin tiny house turns compact living into an adventure. At just 215 square feet, it swaps a standard loft ladder for a mini climbing wall and opens up with large bifold doors that connect the interior to the outdoors. There’s space for four to sleep, a skylight for stargazing, […]

Set along the rugged edge of Harbor Springs, Michigan, the Lower Shore Residence by Lucid Architecture embraces its position on Lake Michigan with a design tuned to water, wind, and seasonal change. The home is organized into three distinct volumes: two wood-clad wings for private functions and a taller, transparent core that gathers daily life […]

Suspended among the treetops of Quebec, this striking cabin by Kariouk Architects looks more like a futuristic mirage than a woodland retreat. Perched on a steel support above a rocky cliff, the cantilevered black volume hovers dramatically over the forest floor, creating the sensation of floating in midair. The design was born out of strict […]

Designed by iHouse estudio, this compact home in Punta del Este, Uruguay, reinterprets mid-century living with a modern twist, blurring the boundary between inside and out. Raised lightly above the ground, the structure uses two bold yellow blocks to contain the kitchen, bathrooms, and storage, freeing the rest of the layout for an open plan […]

This 684-square-foot cabin in Sea Ranch, California, was originally designed in 1968 by architect Joseph Esherick. Restored by its new owners with Framestudio, the project keeps the midcentury character while adding modern updates. The three-level open plan was preserved, with a partition added to close off bedrooms when needed. Custom blue cupboards and built-in bunk […]

Overlooking Ames Lake near Redmond, Washington, the Scout Lake Residence now stands on a site once used as a Boy Scout camp. Designed by Stephenson Design Collective and built by Dovetail in 2021, the 3,900-square-foot house balances modern architecture with sensitivity to the protected lakeside forest. The home’s stacked block-like design draws inspiration from the […]

Kohútka Cottage is a contemporary mountain retreat in Nový Hrozenkov, Czech Republic, designed by SENAA architekti. Inspired by traditional Wallachian log cabins, the home combines classic timber architecture with modern technologies to create energy-efficient living in harmony with its surroundings. The design respects tradition with its steep saddle roof, small casement windows, and deep overhangs, […]

Tucked into the forests of Washington State, this 1,721-square-foot A-frame cabin by Stephenson Design Collective turns a classic alpine form into a bold modern retreat. Its sharp silhouette and standing-seam black metal roof cut a dramatic figure against the evergreens, designed to withstand heavy snowfall while blending seamlessly into the landscape. Inside, the mood shifts […]

Designed by Love Schack Architecture, the Freja House in Whitefish, Montana, is clad in prefabricated wood panels treated with järnvitriol, a Swedish iron sulfate technique that gives the home a weathered look while ensuring durability and energy efficiency. Its pitched roof and compact form recall traditional cabins, yet the design feels modern and adaptable for […]

Unlike many DIY tiny houses built with cost savings in mind, the FL Tiny Home was conceived as a piece of architecture. Designed as a “refined tramping lodge on wheels,” it complies with NZTA width, height, and weight regulations while remaining fully transportable. Originally planned for a section in Ohariu Valley, the home was designed […]