Patrick Arotcharen Architecte has designed an eco-lodge in Saubion, France, called Les Echasses. Set in the heart of the Landes, the project is surrounded by tall pine trees and a carefully reshaped lake landscape. The architecture is designed to interact with its environment rather than dominate it, creating a stay
Design firm PAR Arquitectos were commissioned to create a modern pool house in Santiago, Chile, positioned next to an existing swimming pool. The project is a blend of outdoor living, natural textures, and functional mid-century modern inspired design. Taking inspiration from traditional pergolas, the pool house features white-painted steel pillars
Set in Ketchum, Idaho, this striking home by Olson Kundig balances rugged mountain character with modern design. Built as a second home, it blends raw industrial materials with warm details, creating a space that feels both grounded in the high desert landscape and elevated by bold architectural moves. From the
Designed by iHouse estudio, this home in Punta del Este, Uruguay, was conceived as a way to live fully immersed in the forest, where architecture dissolves into nature. Drawing inspiration from mid-century single-family houses, the project reinterprets classic ideas into a modern space where the inside and outside blend seamlessly.
AR Design Studio were asked by their clients to design an extension for their holiday house on the South Coast of England. But halfway through the planning process, disaster struck: one night during a landslip, the house broke apart. What could have been the end of a dream retreat instead
Malcolm Davis Architecture designed a striking contemporary home in Los Altos Hills, California, that stands on the site of a former farmhouse. The new design brings together clean lines, open spaces, and thoughtful connections between indoors and outdoors. Before exploring the details, here’s a drawing that shows the home’s overall
Architecture firm Specht Novak, have designed a contemporary house on Long Island Beach in New Jersey, replacing a previous family home that was destroyed in a hurricane. What makes this home stand out is how it blends modern design with storm-ready construction, creating a place that’s both protective and uplifting.
In the heart of Santo Domingo, where the city never stops buzzing, ANarquitectura together with Laurelen González, have transformed a rooftop into a serene, private space for a family. The client’s vision was simple but powerful: a refuge in the city where he and his family could unwind. The result
Taking inspiration from the classic architecture of an alpine chalet, Canadian design firm la SHED has created a lakeside retreat in Lanaudière, Quebec. Known as Chalet de la Plage, this home balances tradition with a refined, contemporary touch. Nestled among the trees, the home reveals itself only when you get
When O2 Architecture were asked to design a home in Palm Springs with open-plan living and durable materials, the result was Las Palmas Heights Residence, a striking yet grounded modern house that feels directly tied to its desert setting. The home sits on a sloped site with a 20-foot drop
The Moore Park West residence by CCY Architects brings modern alpine living to the forests of Telluride, Colorado. Designed as a family home, it is both grounded in the landscape and open to the surrounding views, offering a balance of warmth, craftsmanship, and connection to nature. Shaped as a single
In the San Mateo Highlands of California, Klopf Architecture has reimagined what was once an original Eichler home, tragically lost to fire. Instead of simply replicating the past, the architects worked with contractor Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures to complete a larger, more open residence that honors Eichler’s principles while
