Shadowbox is a mountain house in Whitefish, United States, designed by The Ranch Mine and completed in 2024. The structure, clad in black metal siding, reflects nearby Rocky Mountains and pine tree bark. Inside, a wood-clad recessed entry leads to the great room with 25-foot ceilings, surrounded by windows for natural light. The design incorporates fire-resistant features to withstand the Wildfire-Urban Interface environment.
Casa PM is a single-family house in Maldonado, Uruguay created by VDV ARQ in 2022. This modern dwelling sits just five kilometers from the ocean and merges beautifully with its semi-rural surroundings. The design innovation underscores an abiding sense of nature’s beauty, as well as the necessity for serenity and purposeful living space.
The impressive Studio VARA-designed Fire Country Lookout is a multi-generational home that was completed in 2022. Located in Healdsburg, CA, this architectural treasure features prismatic form to support sustainable living and adaptability to climate change. The house is designed with seamless movement between the inside and outside of the house to provide great views from every point, thus creating an ideal family environment.
Introducing The Old Chapel, a beautiful property situated in West Devon, England. This incredible scheme is the work of Tuckey Design Studio who converted an early 20th-century chapel into a contemporary dwelling in 2023. It combines stylish modern elements with traditional features to create an environmentally friendly design that looks good too.
In 2022, the single-story residence known as Casa Quase Verde was built by PSB Architects. Located in Ovar, Portugal, this beautiful house mixes modern architecture with natural beauty. Its ‘nearly green’ outside and intelligent design create a peaceful hideaway that effortlessly integrates interior living areas with vibrant greenery outside. This is a place where openness and seclusion can both be enjoyed at once: it’s a home where open spaces are valued without sacrificing privacy.
As extreme weather becomes more frequent and intense, storm surge is a top of mind concern for many homeowners. Storm surge, a powerful rush of water caused by hurricane or tropical storm winds, can cause severe flooding and structural damage in coastal or inland communities. Fortunately, retrofitting makes it easier to protect your home from this climate threat.
The Glam Loft Forest Residence, designed by Hola Design in 2023, offers an exquisite lifestyle experience near Warsaw, Poland. This luxurious house spans 1,000 square meters, showcasing a harmonious blend of modern and light loft aesthetics. With elegant interiors featuring warm wood tones and rich textures, it creates a welcoming space for families seeking comfort amidst nature.
This stunning Russian Hill Residence 2, designed by the acclaimed Dumican Mosey Architects, seamlessly blends modern architecture with the historic character of San Francisco, California. Situated in the dense, pedestrian-focused neighborhood, this 2022 renovation and reimagination of an early 1900s two-unit home showcases a visionary approach to maximizing space, light, and connection to the surrounding landscape.
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