Retreat in the Heart of the Dolomites is a two-level retreat in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, by Parisotto+Formenton Architetti. Set within a historic ciasa, the project balances local building heritage with a quietly contemporary interior palette shaped by wood, light, and crafted pieces. The result reads as a measured Alpine home, made for unhurried days and clear mountain air.
Enchanted Forest is a family retreat in Rancho Queimado, Brazil, designed by 3P Studio. Set beside the clan’s historic getaway, the prefabricated house welcomes crisp, cold days with a wood-burning stove, a fireplace, and rooms oriented to pastoral views. The studio shaped the social areas and bathrooms and devised bedroom layouts, weaving repurposed pieces into a calm interior that carries the family’s history.
Catalejo is a retreat in Valparaíso, Chile, designed by Tololo Ugarte in 2024. The house is positioned to overlook ancient trees, creating a strong connection to its natural surroundings. Constructed using materials chosen for visual mimesis, the structure blends seamlessly with its environment, integrating the architecture with the surrounding landscape.
Nestled in the picturesque hills of Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, the Stepped House by Studio Lotus embraces simplicity and harmony with its natural surroundings. This Indian eclectic-styled house features stunning views of blue mountains and coffee plantations, designed to blend seamlessly with the contours of the land.
The Ring House in Jaspur, Ahmedabad, designed by studio prAcademics, blends contemporary design with the natural beauty of its surroundings. This circular weekend home for a large family features traditional Saurashtra elements like the ‘faliyu’ and ‘osri,’ offering an airy, light-filled space with lush views of the agricultural landscape and abundant fruit trees.
A stunning country house in Moscow, Russia, designed by Tochka design studio, showcases a luxurious rustic style. Completed in 2021, this home harmonizes wood and stone to create a cozy yet stylish retreat for a young couple.
Hale Mau’u, designed by Walker Warner in Hawaii, epitomizes traditional design with a serene atmosphere. This house, set among Kiawe trees, features copper-clad rooftops and wooden doors, blending nature with elegance.
Escape to Hale Huna, a serene rural retreat in Hawaii, designed by Walker Warner. Nestled on the shores of Kiholo Bay, this 2021 creation blends into the landscape with dark metal and open-air design, offering the ultimate tranquil hideaway.
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