A sleek artist studio with Passive House elements projects over a cliff
Montreal-based MU Architecture recently completed a minimalist and modern artist studio that boasts dramatic landscape...
These low-energy prefab cabins are inspired by the Nordic concept of ‘friluftsliv’
Prefab housing startup Koto has unveiled a series of tiny timber cabins with minimalist designs inspired by friluftsliv...
A massive gabled roof protects this minimalist timber home from the snow
Linz-based architecture practice mia2/ Architektur has completed a charming minimalist home defined by a massive...
A prefab chapel’s sculptural form amplifies the landscape in Uruguay
Perched on a hilltop in a bucolic rural landscape in Uruguay, the Sacromonte Chapel is a minimalist, prefabricated...
Adorable prefab nursery in Greece mimics a tiny urban village
For design collective KLAB Architecture (Kinetic Lab of Architecture), one of the biggest challenges with public...
This yurt-inspired modern cabin is a holiday getaway in Slovakia
Bratislava-based architect Peter Jurkovič of JRKVC has designed a contemporary cabin by the lake that takes inspiration...
Award-winning Palm Springs home embraces the California climate in sustainable style
Los Angeles-based architecture firm Poon Design Inc. has crafted a luxury residence that eschews the mid-century...
Minimalist artist retreat with rammed earth walls draws upon 100% renewable resources
A formerly uninspired site in North Boulder, Colorado has received a new lease on life as an artist retreat with...
Cozy minimalist home in Norway is crafted as the “epitome of hygge”
An hour north of Oslo, Danish studio Norm Architects have designed a family home they describe as the “epitome...
Minimalist timber home gracefully blends into the Austrian landscape
Lovers of minimalist architecture will swoon over Innauer-Matt Architekten’s Höller House, a beautiful modern...
A lush green roof of native plants breathes life into this Texan cabana
This minimalist concrete-and-glass cabana looks as if it rose straight from the ground thanks to its beautiful...
Minimalist summer retreat in Denmark is like a house within a house
This summer retreat in Denmark may look like a minimalist dream, but there’s an interesting design twist when...
Post-war home in Kyoto brilliantly renovated to blend modernity with tradition
Japanese architecture is known for its minimalist sophistication and this beautiful renovation of a pre-war home...
Serene timber cabin in Austrian countryside floats lightly on the sloping landscape
Austrian firm Bernardo Bader Architekten turned a challenge into a triumph with a beautifully serene timber cabin...
Flowing home in Portugal challenges the rectangular architecture of its neighbors
With its bold curved walls and inner courtyard focus, this minimalist house in Portugal creates a strong sense...
Tiny ‘prison-like’ apartment in Beijing reborn as a light-filled family home
OEU-ChaO Architects have worked absolute magic on this tiny 300-square-foot home in Bejing. What was once an incredibly...
Contemporary cabin is a light-filled retreat in the German forest
Not all forest homes look like rustic, handcrafted log cabins—take, for example, this modern abode tucked away...
Natural material palette brings warmth to minimalist Swiss home
Proving that minimalist design doesn't have to sacrifice warmth, Wohlgemuth & Pafumi Architekten designed their...
Modern timber-framed cabin is hidden high among the tree canopy of a Swedish island
Built for a family of five, the gabled cabin is perched on the rugged island of Viggsö off the eastern coast of...
Solar-powered House to the Beach brings breezy West Coast vibes to Chicago
Despite the picturesque views, the lakeside plot posed a challenge, not only because of a 40-foot elevation difference...
Tiny solar-powered Story Pod in Ontario offers community more than free books
The Story Pod features black vertical slats along its outer walls, creating the impression of a solid structure,...
Dream/Dive Platform made from salvaged materials is the ultimate summer hangout
Created as part of a collaborative weekend project, the Dream/Dive Platform comprises a 64-square-foot timber base...
Passive Musterhaus proves prefab homes can be big on style and space
At first glance, the most eye-catching feature of the two-story Musterhaus is its glazed corner facade that lets...
Villa One is an affordable prefab home that accommodates a growing family
The architects designed the flexible 136-square-meter home with a Y-shaped floorplan to maximize communal spaces...
Super skinny 1.8-meter-wide house slots into a narrow Tokyo lot
YUUA Architects and Associates designed the super narrow home for a couple and their two cats. In addition to bringing...
UFO-shaped Mazatlan Museum is heading to Mexico
The project, supported by entrepreneur and member of Union Trust Mazatlan, Ernesto Coppel Kelly, aims to position...
Tom’s Hut is a tiny prefab timber cabin in the Austrian wilderness
Constructed atop a brick foundation, Tom’s Hut is made from a prefabricated and angular wooden structure. A sloped...
Gothic-inspired Copper House blends contemporary design with medieval influences in Romania
Minimalism was key in the Copper House design. To that end, Radu Teacă clad the home’s double-pitched roof and...
Le 2 Workshop’s Third House From The Sun is a passive minimalist dwelling in Poland
The clients desired an eco-friendly home filled with natural daylight and a sense of spaciousness. As a result,...
Morimondo 23: Renovated Milan Factory Wrapped in a Concrete ‘Barcode’ Facade
Formerly occupied by a factory, Marimondo 23 was transformed into a contemporary commercial center. Building regulations...