In the hills of Palo Alto, California, an iconic Eichler home has been respectfully transformed by architect-artist Gustave Carlson. Originally built in 1971 and custom-commissioned by architect John S. Lynd, a personal friend of Joseph Eichler, the home carries a rare pedigree among the region’s mid-century residences. Today, it belongs
In an episode from Tiny House Giant Journey, a YouTube channel dedicated to unique home tours, host Jenna visits the Black Crane Treehouse, a striking, mid century-inspired retreat perched in the treetops above Mission Lake in Washington State. Designed as an artist residency, this small but highly intentional space blends
Photography by Michael Lassman In the heart of a heritage conservation zone, CplusC Architects + Builders have reimagined the urban home as a living system. Welcome to the Jungle House is built on the belief that architecture must move beyond shelter and aesthetics, it must support life, reduce consumption, and
Tree Tents, known for their innovative suspended treehouses, has developed a new outdoor accommodation called the Birdhouse Modular. This structure combines modular design with sustainable building practices, aiming to offer flexible and environmentally responsible options for outdoor living. The Birdhouse Modular is handcrafted in Sussex, England, by experienced craftsmen and
Photography by Derek Swalwell In the heart of Brighton, Melbourne, Wood Marsh has delivered a fresh take on coastal living with Esplanade Brighton, a medium-density housing project that’s bold in form but deeply respectful of its surroundings. Set across a former brownfield site, the development includes 24 townhouses and 11
In an episode of Özlem Discovery, a YouTube channel known for unique home tours, viewers are introduced to a secluded vineyard house tucked away on a one-acre plot in the tranquil hills of Sapanca, Turkey. Designed with strong influences from Japanese architecture, the home offers a bold and refreshing take
Designed by Ward + Blake Architects, the Freedom House is a remote retreat shaped by its rugged surroundings. Set on a windswept mesa between western Wyoming and eastern Idaho, the home embraces the vastness of the high desert with a quiet, minimal footprint. Every line and material decision reflects a
In the serene landscape of Germany’s Parc Bispinger Heide, a new kind of retreat quietly reshapes the Center Parcs experience. Designed by Dutch architecture studio Concrete, the Center Parcs Cottage prototype represents a bold step forward, offering modern families and nature-seekers a place to gather, recharge, and reconnect. Concrete, known
Perched along the rugged Cantabrian coastline, Casa Loredo reinterprets local building traditions through a contemporary lens. Designed by ZOOCO ESTUDIO, the home embraces its dramatic setting with expansive sea views and a layout that responds to both the landscape and modern living needs. With its blend of traditional materials and
Set beneath the branches of towering Messmate Gums in Torquay, Australia, Winkler Residence is a sustainable, timber-framed home designed by Peter Winkler Architects. Conceived as both a family residence and an architectural studio, the project is shaped by decades of coastal living and a deep sensitivity to the rhythms of
Photography by Michael Lassman Photography Perched high on a rocky slope in Palm Beach, just 40 kilometers from Sydney, Australia, this modest home offers an antidote to over-designed living. Designed and built by CplusC Architects + Builders, this two-bedroom home isn’t about grandeur or excess, it’s about quiet immersion in
Set at the edge of a calm lake in Belén de Escobar, just outside Buenos Aires, the Riberas Clubhouse reimagines what a community space can be. Designed by Estudio Ramos, this project is more than just another amenity, it’s a quiet architectural gesture that folds into its surroundings, encourages connection,
