Set along the shoreline in Minnesota, Lakeside Modern is a 7,400-square-foot (686-square-meter) residence designed by PKA Architecture to redefine private living while maximizing lake views. Positioned discreetly from the road yet seamlessly open to the water, its design caters to a family seeking a home for both summer and year-round vacations, transforming the space into an inviting retreat filled with familial warmth and collaboration with Martha Dayton Design.
Chok Chai 4 House, located in Bangkok, Thailand, presents a tri-level house designed in 2025 by S+S Architects. Emphasizing both privacy and spaciousness for its residents, the house’s interior features large openings that invite natural light and greenery, contrary to its closed exterior walls. This modern design fosters shared spaces while allowing personal flexibility, and ensuring all family members, including the elderly, can navigate comfortably with wide stairs and an elevator.
Jetty House in Taupo, New Zealand, designed by First Light in 2023, offers panoramic views of Lake Taupo. Prioritizing the Passive House Standard, this 178-square-metre home provides year-round comfort in one of New Zealand’s challenging climates.
The remote Mountain Retreat, completed in 2021 by OPAL Architecture, overlooks a serene lake from its Canadian setting, presenting a unique architectural opportunity. A pinwheel form, highlighting a core all-wood panel, inspired the layout, designed to provide privacy and maximize surrounding site views.
Situated on the serene shores of Lake Revdor in the picturesque Laurentians of Canada, the Break Residence by MU Architecture is a captivating display of dual personalities. This 2022-designed house seamlessly blends luxury, hospitality, and a deep reverence for the natural landscape, offering a harmonious retreat for its owners.
Nestled in the picturesque town of Cernobbio, Italy, Casa Falpe is a stunning example of the seamless integration of traditional and contemporary design. Crafted by FALPE Serramenti Porte Tapparelle, this 2020 residential project showcases how windows can frame the breathtaking views of Lake Como, transforming the space into a work of art. The minimalist and linear Oknoplast frames harmoniously blend with the new classic style of this historic villa, while the Garofoli Mirabilia interior doors and 130mm baseboards add a touch of timeless elegance.
Beach Bays Cottage, designed by Foreshew Design Associates in Ontario, Canada, redefines luxury with its contemporary approach to lakeside living. Merging the rugged charm of Georgian Bay with modern architectural finesse, this cottage offers panoramic lake views through expansive glass facades, creating a seamless connection with the serene landscape.
Discover the transformation of a 1960s residential building on Lake Orta’s eastern shore in Italy’s picturesque Piedmont region. Studio Primatesta masterfully reimagined this property into a modern, minimalist haven. Named Casa B, this renovation strips back additions to reveal a simple, flat-roofed structure with a stunning terrace.
Inside, find sleek design elements like a fireplace wall and a kitchen wall in a spacious living room, all framing breathtaking lake views. The serene bedroom areas and a quaint wine cellar with reclaimed boards add to the charm, mirroring the tranquility of Lake Orta and San Giulio Island.
