Hinge House is a 2024 house by Workaday in the foothills of Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Set to capture both city and mountain views, it turns early decisions about orientation into the project’s clearest architectural move: roof planes that intersect, lift, and shade. Inside, high windows, broad glazing, stone, and pale wood keep daylight and the landscape close in every room.
Casa Viteri Vergara is a house in Quito, Ecuador, designed by MCM+A Taller de Arquitectura for a narrow corner site in Nayón. Completed in 2018, the project responds to a steep slope, broad mountain views, and a warm, dry climate with a mixed structural system of concrete and wood. Its arrangement follows the plot’s long axis, setting social and private areas in clear relation to terrain, light, and privacy.
Yosemite Cabin sits in California, United States, by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects. The house replaces an aging family retreat in Wawona with a compact monolith carved open to light and mountain views. Designed in 2023, it orients daily life to the surrounding park while handling a tight lot through careful planning and a material palette drawn from the woods.
Casa ACAP by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes is situated in Baixa Cerdanya, Spain. Designed in 2023, this house offers spectacular views of the Tosa de Alp Mountain and ensures visual and thermal comfort with its north-facing mountain views and south-facing light access.
The Roost by OPAL Architecture sits on a wooded slope in Maine, designed as a year-round retreat for a large family. Completed in 2022, the home maximizes a limited footprint with a two-story porch, including a sheltered entry and expansive living spaces. Inside, native ash wood paneling complements energy-efficient features, adhering to Passive House principles.
Designed by G22 Projects, the Tiers am Rosengarten House in Tiers, Italy, is a private apartment that showcases the beauty of natural materials. This 2023 project features a masterful use of larch wood, with the upper kitchen cabinets being particularly noteworthy. Crafted from toned larch strips and gently brushed, they offer a unique aesthetic experience that seamlessly blends the apartment’s interior with the surrounding natural landscape.
Chalet Ariasana, designed by Reidun Dolva Grand, stands as a haven in Vals Platz, Switzerland. This chalet, emerging from an extensive renovation, blends classic design elements with modern art within a warm alpine ambiance.
It’s the perfect retreat from everyday life, offering serene mountain views and a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
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