House J sits in the western mountains of Beijing, China, where Atelier About Architecture reshapes a long-familiar house into a layered retreat for a scattered family. The freestanding house reworks its original shell into a series of gardens, halls, and rooms that hold changing generations together while keeping everyday life quietly independent. Light, topography, and an enduring courtyard structure the project’s new rhythm of return.
Casa Bay stands on the skirts of Mount Erciyes in Kayseri, Türkiye, where Hasan Ayata Design Studio shapes a compact house around demanding weather and open ground. Two interlocked volumes in different heights organize daily life, pairing a high, sloped living room with low, quiet resting areas that all step directly into the garden. Natural finishes and a tight plan keep every corner in use while holding close to regional materials.
Rock Villa stretches along the rocky terrain of Bumehen, Tehran, Iran, reading as an outgrowth of the mountain rather than a conventional house. Raad Group arranges the volumes with care, tucking rooms into the slope while letting upper levels lean toward the center of the site. The project uses landscape, light and reused materials to tie daily life to the climate that surrounds it.
Na Kukačkách Mountain Chalet sits in Strážné, Czech Republic, where Edit! rethinks the familiar mountain house as a clear, contemporary volume rooted in local rules. The chalet follows strict Krkonoše regional guidelines yet shifts attention indoors, arranging bright rooms around tall timber structure and large glazing tied to the surrounding landscape. Mountain typology, modern prefabrication, and day-to-day comfort meet in a compact retreat built for demanding terrain.
Kohútka Cottage is a house in Prague, Czech Republic, by SENAA architekti. Designed in 2025, the project channels traditional Wallachian forms while adopting a contemporary, low-energy approach suited to mountain weather. A log-like profile faces east; broad glazing opens west to sweeping valleys. It’s modern living with practical mountain sense.
BROM is a house located in Lac Brome, Canada. Designed by Atelier Carle in 2024, this project is grounded in a critical approach to sustainability issues related to residential architecture in rural areas. The project weaves sensitive relations with the timeline, thus creating an architectural landscape that participates in our culture.
Situated within the breathtaking scenery of Grand Marais, Minnesota, Burnt Rock is an incredible architectural feat by Olson Kundig. Finished in 2024, this 600-square-foot retreat presents an audacious harmony between nature and contemporary living.
Set in the picturesque town of Wānaka, this house embodies simplicity and warmth, drawing inspiration from the rugged charm of mountain huts while maintaining a refined aesthetic. Designed to accommodate multiple families during holidays, the home offers comfortable, sunlit spaces that promote relaxation and tranquillity, ensuring a memorable stay for residents and guests alike.
