Nestled in a picturesque village in northern Poland, Country House harmoniously integrates with its serene lakeside setting while respecting the scale of the surrounding architecture. Designed by IFAgroup, this house features innovative green elements, with a flat roof that doubles as a green terrace, enhancing insulation and biodiversity. The project exemplifies a design that prioritizes context, sustainability, and a profound respect for its natural surroundings.
Montreal-based practice LOCUS architecture+design has perched this contemporary home on a rocky outcrop overlooking Lac Cupidon in Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Quebec, Canada. Named Between Lake and Forest, the 3,600-square-foot house features a dark, upper volume resting upon an exposed concrete plinth, with large window openings and two fully glazed projections that extend toward the lake and surrounding trees. The residence was conceived as a tranquil retreat for its owners, away from their busy urban lives.
Sawyer Retreat is a vacation house in Michigan, United States, designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects in 2024. It integrates into the native sand dune landscape with charred wood siding and panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Built on a lakeside bluff, it features two skewed wooden boxes over a concrete base.
La Pointe is a lakeside house located in Prince Edward, Canada, designed by Solares Architecture. Completed in 2023, the property boasts sweeping views over Lake Ontario and includes a pool, cabana, guest house, and vineyard.
