Shoreline House by Splyce Design in Victoria, Canada, is a renovation and addition that combine contemporary form with the rugged coastal setting. Instead of demolishing the 1960s structure, the studio retained and reconfigured it, adding a compact single-storey extension designed to minimize ecological impact while embracing sweeping inlet views. The new volume sits lightly on […]

House 1114 in Bozeman, Montana, by BEDA Architecture, was fully renovated with a new addition. The exterior features vertical cedar siding with green panels for a modern profile, while a black-framed pergola extends the living space outdoors and connects the house to the landscape The kitchen layout feature a minimalist design with no backsplash, allowing […]

Maison TO in Sari-Solenzara, Corsica, was designed by Isabelle Berthet Bondet using local stone and timber. The house is inspired by traditional sheepfolds but updated with broad terraces and a suspended infinity pool that overlooks both mountains and sea. Stone walls anchor the structure to the rugged site, while over 200 m² of timber decking […]

Designed by New York–based Mapos Studio, Peconic House is a 4,000-square-foot residence set on a five-acre site overlooking Peconic Bay. The project responds directly to its landscape with a combination of natural materials, a planted roof, and an elongated layout that follows the slope of the terrain. The house is defined by its green roof, […]

In Assis, São Paulo, Casa Brise by Sabella Arquitetura stands out with a façade that transforms sunlight into an architectural feature. The 450 m² residence was designed for a family moving from São Paulo city to the countryside, combining modern lines with practical comfort. The upper floor is wrapped in a perforated metal brise-soleil from […]

Casa Plaj in Lourinhã, Portugal, designed by extrastudio, is built on a steep coastal plot overlooking the Atlantic. The house keeps a compact footprint of 120 m² but uses height, skylights, and wide openings to bring in light and expand the sense of space. The standout feature is the swimming pool set parallel to the […]

Oak House, designed by MUKA Arquitectura north of Madrid, is built almost entirely in exposed concrete. The structure shows raw beams, heavy slabs, and visible supports, leaving little room for softness. Large glass walls bring in the landscape, but the atmosphere inside remains cold and rigid. The architects introduced oak carpentry and furniture as a […]

The Sandpiper Cabin by Scott Posno Design is the kind of retreat I’d love to have one day. Its thoughtful design and cedar shingle exterior give it a natural, timeless character that blends beautifully with the forest. The home is composed of two simple volumes joined at the center, creating a clear yet private layout. […]

The Woodnest treehouses in Norway stand out for their striking shingle-clad forms that seem to merge with the forest. Each façade is covered in overlapping wooden shingles, creating a texture that resembles tree bark and allows the structures to blend naturally into their surroundings. More than a protective skin, the shingles shift with the light […]

Set along the western shore of Sag Harbor Bay, this family home by 1100 Architect is shaped by two simple gabled wings set at right angles. The longer volume runs parallel to the shoreline and holds the living, dining, and kitchen areas, all opening to a 125-foot terrace and screened porch. The shorter wing contains […]