In the verdant embrace of Hungary’s countryside, the CLT House emerges as a modern architectural marvel, harmoniously intertwined with nature. Crafted by the Hello Wood Team in 2023, this home isn’t merely a dwelling—it’s an embodiment of design and tranquility.
With its green rooftop merging into the landscape and a sprawling 135 square-meter terrace, the CLT House offers a dialogue between comfort and the great outdoors, showcasing sustainable design through its cross-laminated timber structure and the striking yakisugi-treated facade.
The Villa in Chonan, crafted by Tapo Tomioka Architectural Planning Office in 2022, offers a serene getaway in Japan’s Boso Peninsula. This one-story villa, surrounded by forests, features a spacious outdoor living area and a pool.
Designed for a Tokyo family’s weekend retreat, it seamlessly blends indoor comfort with natural beauty, perfect for hosting and relaxation.
Discover the Livingston Manor House, a serene retreat nestled in the West Catskills, just two hours northwest of New York City. Designed by Marc Thorpe for a Brooklyn-based graphic designer and his family, this modern, Scandinavian-inspired haven epitomizes rural escape.
Its defining feature is a striking, deep triangulated cantilevered roofline, elegantly floating above a wrapping deck. Embracing passive design, the house not only stands out for its aesthetic appeal but also for its commitment to ecological sustainability.
Casa Taller, designed by Tectum Arquitectura in La Paisanita, Argentina, is a stunning expression of concrete brutalist architecture, completed in 2021.
Perched on a challenging 45-degree slope, this house merges with the sounds of the river and the panoramic views of mountains and treetops, offering a sanctuary for work, life, and philosophical thought. Its design embodies complementary opposites: a sturdy base and a light upper structure that opens to the environment or closes for reflection. The house embraces the rugged terrain with minimal disruption, inviting residents on a contemplative journey through its unique spatial geometry and the natural elements that flow beneath.
Immerse yourself in the serene embrace of Hytta, a modern cabin masterpiece designed by Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman, nestled in the tranquil Česká Lípa, Czech Republic.
This haven of creativity, inspired by Scandinavian minimalism, offers a perfect escape from digital distractions, allowing you to reconnect with nature and your inner creative spirit. Hytta‘s unique design harmonizes effortlessly with its pine forest surroundings, providing a peaceful retreat with all the comforts of modern living. From its spacious, sunlit interiors to its innovative workspaces and a rejuvenating Finnish sauna, every aspect of Hytta invites you to explore, create, and relax in an environment free from the chaos of everyday life.
Discover Casa Camelia: a weekend haven of tranquility and modernity, designed in 2023 by Romero de la Mora in Tepeji del Río de Ocampo, Mexico. This home, a testament to sustainable architecture, invites nature inside with its open design and panoramic views. Here, every space harmonizes with its environment, offering a secluded yet connected escape.
Clearwater Lake Retreat by Wkarch is a serene escape nestled on Lake Wisconsin. This single-story modernist structure harmonizes with its 2.5-acre wooded surroundings, offering expansive views and a connection to nature. Its design features floor-to-ceiling glass, stone walls, and a unique butterfly-shaped roof, creating an idyllic retreat for a Chicago graphic designer seeking tranquility away from the city.
Immerse yourself in Villa Luz, Giovanni Gatto‘s masterpiece of contemporary design nestled in the heart of Chiaramonte Gulfi, Italy. This mountain chalet, crafted in 2022, redefines retreat luxury with its eco-friendly architecture and harmonious integration with the surrounding pine forest.
Every element, from the larch cladding to the stone elements and green roof, enhances the natural beauty of this high-altitude sanctuary, providing breathtaking views of the Gela gulf and the historic town. Villa Luz offers an environmentally conscious escape without sacrificing modern comforts, inviting the outside in through expansive windows that capture the allure of dawn and the tranquility of twilight.
