Welcome to Saltviga House, a stunning shingle house designed by Kolman Boye Architects, nestled on the southeastern coast of Norway in the picturesque town of Grimstad.
This traditional-style home, built in 2022, showcases a harmonious blend of sustainable architecture and natural beauty. Using leftover oak off-cuts from Dinesen floor production, the home embraces a low carbon footprint while offering breathtaking views of the Skagerrak sea.
Discover how Saltviga House expertly adapts to its sloping terrain, creating a unique and cozy living experience.
The Boat House is a stunning waterfront dwelling designed by Maguire + Devine Architects, nestled along the banks of the picturesque River Derwent in Lindisfarne, Australia.
This cozy haven celebrates the experience of living on the water’s edge, offering sanctuary and protection from the wild weather that blows in from the sea. Combining elements of modern design with traditional charm, this breathtaking property is a true testament to architectural ingenuity and the beauty of nature.
Introducing the Wooden House, a modernist single-family residence designed by Derksen|Windt Architecten in 2021.
Nestled near the enchanting South Holland dunes in Monster, Netherlands, this exceptional home showcases a visible laminated wooden structure, combining open and closed fillings to create an inviting and seamless living experience.
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic harmony of the design, where carefully crafted spaces embrace the beauty of nature both indoors and outdoors.
Welcome to Casa FS, a stunning stone single-story house designed by Weber Arquitectos, located in the enchanting Valle de Bravo forest in Mexico.
This 2022 creation features four distinct volumes, each showcasing natural materials, simple lines, and a timeless design. Immerse yourself in this harmonious retreat, where stone and wood elements create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, all while maintaining privacy and security.
Located in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados has designed the two-story house Jabuticaba with a contemporary style, completed in 2022.
This extensive residence offers almost 1600 sq. m (17222 sq. ft) of living space for a young couple with small children. The house opens onto the garden and features a toy library, two home theaters, a gym area, and a terrace, making it the perfect place to receive friends and family. With the privilege of children in mind, the interior and exterior spaces have been designed to enhance the residential program, while elements of nature are ever-present throughout the project.
Experience the beauty of the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand with the BIV Punakaiki retreat. This modern cabin, designed by Fabric and completed in 2022, draws inspiration from the historic gold miners huts of the area.
The cabin is built using mass timber construction in the form of cross laminated timber (CLT) for its prefabricated off site construction, thermal performance and negative embodied carbon. The open plan layout, large windows, and minimal facilities allow for an all-encompassing experience of simple living while still remaining comfortable and memorable.
Welcome to House in Baião, a contemporary vacation house located in Portugal. Built upon ancient ruins, Traço Alternativo designed this house to blend in with the bucolic green setting while preserving the memory of the preexisting house.
Natural wood was used as the privileged material for both structure and coverings, inside and out, creating its own language and innovating with its simple, raw beauty. With its wood details, contrasts between wood and concrete and the feeling of comfort and order that the wooden ceilings create, House in Baião is the perfect wooden refuge.
Devyni Architektai has created a unique retreat – a man cave in Švenčionys, Lithuania. Built in 2022, this traditional barn-style house features a gable roof and small floor area, as well as a sliding window system which allows to expand the functionality of this cozy place. Local materials were used for construction and decoration, such as wood from the surrounding wood workshops, and craftsmanship from local craftsmen. The interior is simple, but beautiful – plywood material emphasizes the simplicity of the building’s purpose and function.
Located in a picturesque landscape, surrounded by natural meadows, this retreat is the perfect place to escape city noise and enjoy the peace of nature.
