Located near Warsaw, Poland, the U-directed House by Z3Z Architekci is uniquely set on the edge of the Kampinos Forest. Designed in 2020, this home features a U-shaped layout that strategically opens to the wilderness, ensuring privacy and a seamless connection with nature.
Swedish studio Johan Sundberg Arkitektur crafted the blackened-brick volumes of this Ljunghusen house around a courtyard with a swimming pool. Villa Tennisvägen is a low-lying dwelling in a pine forest by Scania’s southern coast. Arranged in a U-formation, the volumes create a series of brick-clad facades and wood-lined, light-filled interiors.
Andrea + Joan Arquitectes designed the House on the Woods in Tarragona, Spain. Designed in 2023, the project features the rehabilitation of an old rural dwelling and its surroundings. It is conceived as an occasional residence, intended as a refuge integrated into the forest.
The preexisting dwelling lies within a set of disused stone walls, where a Mediterranean forest of pine and oak trees has grown over the years, creating a synergy between the architecture and the landscape.
Argentinian studio Estudio Palacios balanced their recently completed Casa en Piedras in Córdoba with two levels set into the hilly terrain. Clad in corten steel and black Portoro stone-plastic, the structure blends with the natural landscape. The interiors are marked by spacious, rustic furnishings to create a direct connection to the outdoors, while a split-level layout anchors the structure into the hillside, revealing a rustic design aesthetic.
Villa of the Star, a rustic retreat in Da Lat, Vietnam, stands as a testament to sustainable design by APS Concept. Nestled in a pine forest, this house blends local materials like stone and pine wood with large glass windows, creating a seamless connection with nature.
Designed as part of the Mo Stay project, it offers a perfect balance of privacy and community, making it ideal for family gatherings and tranquil escapes.
House in the Forest located in Hokaido, Japan, is an inspiring retreat designed in 2020 by Florian Busch Architects.
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