On the outskirts of Wanaka, New Zealand, Sundance Rise by Condon Scott Architects is a modern home that opens to sweeping views of the mountains and lake. The design emphasizes materiality, where Corten steel panels and dark timber cladding create a bold exterior softened by natural textures. Local schist stone anchors the base, adding weight […]
Set in Montauk, New York, the Spinnell Residence by Christopher Jeffrey Architects balances rugged coastal strength with a warm, light-filled interior. The project consists of two shifted gabled volumes that rest on poured concrete walls, creating a composition that steps with the site and opens toward the ocean. The exterior is clad in black-stained shingles, […]
Christopher Jeffrey Architects designed a waterfront retreat overlooking Peconic Bay, where the site slopes forty feet down to the wetlands. The project includes a 1,500-square-foot single-story house and a 400-square-foot pool house with an in-ground pool. Concrete walls anchor the home into the slope, drawing the hillside into the interior. Native grasses and wildflowers surround […]
Sloping green roofs not only insulate and manage rainwater but also let homes disappear into their surroundings. Camouflaged by grass and moss, these designs hide within nature, merging architecture with the landscape. Green Roof House by Snegiri Architects Blends Into the Forest Slope Russian studio Snegiri Architects designed HillHouse with a sloping green roof that […]
Atelier Hajný has renovated a 1970s stone hut in the Sázava region near Prague into a compact countryside retreat called Skylight Hut. The original single-story structure was stripped back to its stone base and rebuilt with a concrete slab and timber frame, topped by a corrugated metal trapezoidal roof. The new form meets the local […]
Haus Max by Caramel Architekten sits on a sloping site near Vienna, designed for a family of four seeking both quiet countryside living and a large artist’s studio. The lower level houses the 3-meter-high studio, partly embedded into the slope, with direct access to the garden and a covered outdoor workspace. Above it are the […]
A residence designed by OFFICE INAINN sits on the west coast of Norway, 148 meters above sea level. Completed in April 2025, the 127-square-meter home follows the steep slope without altering the ground. The dark timber structure blends with its surroundings and positions itself as part of the terrain rather than standing apart from it. […]
Patina Maldives, part of the Fari Islands in the Indian Ocean, is a modern retreat set across 10 kilometers of reef on the northern edge of North Male Atoll. Designed by Studio MK27, the resort features low buildings that merge with the tree line and open wide to the sea and sky. Studio MK27’s approach […]
Set on a steep Goan hillside, Timber Residence is anchored by bold cantilevers that project the living spaces into the surrounding canopy. Designed by Architecture Discipline, the 8,650 ft² house uses a linear pitched-roof form, with eleven glulam portal frames supporting its structure. The home rests lightly on the terrain, raised on stilts and retaining […]
Paulo Spessatto Arquitetura redesigned a 130 m² apartment in Balneário Piçarras, Santa Catarina, to maximize space and create functional, integrated living areas. The project combines modern finishes, multifunctional furniture, and a layout that improve storage. A standout feature of the apartment is the kitchen island, where marble and wood are seamlessly integrated. The sculpted marble […]
