Canadian designers Coryn Kempster and Julia Jamrozik have created something special on the shores of Stoney Lake, Ontario. Their project, called Sky House, is a modern holiday home designed to balance bold form with the natural beauty that surrounds it. At first glance, the house seems to float. It’s made up of two volumes stacked […]
Zen Architects have reimagined a 1960’s warehouse in Melbourne, Australia, turning it into a comfortable, energy-efficient family home. By embracing a philosophy of retention and reuse, the architects preserved much of the original building while introducing light, warmth, and functional living spaces for modern family life. The transformation focused on keeping the existing building intact […]
Nestled in Rollingwood, just west of downtown Austin, Texas, Vale House takes on a unique challenge: how to design a large family home on a compact site without losing the neighborhood’s charm. Add in a sprawling live oak tree planted right in the center of the lot, and the problem becomes even more complex. Instead […]
In the foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains, a familiar rural form has been reimagined into something new. Birdseye Design’s Woodshed is a guest house and entertainment space, a contemporary take on the iconic woodshed crafted with materials that already carry the story of the land. The home borrows its form from the traditional structures scattered […]
Afloat on Seattle’s Portage Bay, this floating home by Dyna Builders and Hoshide Wanzer Architects is rooted in the Costa Rican philosophy of pura vida, a way of living that embraces nature, simplicity, and ease. The challenge was creating a home that feels open to its lively waterfront setting while also providing quiet moments of […]
Just a few blocks from the Pacific in Del Mar, San Diego, the Crosby Residence by Nakhshab Development & Design rises where a mid-century modern home once stood. In its place is a custom sanctuary that preserves the spirit of the original structure while embracing sandstone, trees, and light to create a private coastal retreat. […]
Inside the Bardon Treehouse, designed by CG Design Studio, every detail has been carefully considered to create spaces that are both functional and full of character. The kitchen, bathrooms, and even the smallest joinery elements showcase the home’s signature blend of French farmhouse warmth, contemporary craftsmanship, and a connection to the surrounding treetop views. Let’s […]
Set high on a hilltop above the Pacific Ocean in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, Casa Solai by Studio Saxe is a serene architectural retreat that blends jungle, sky, and sea. With two pavilion-like forms and a clear view to the horizon, this home isn’t just about design, it’s about creating a peaceful dialogue between nature […]
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 the treetops. With a cargo […]