
An updated Scandinavian summer cottage weaves Japanese influences throughout
There are few better places to spend a Scandinavian summer than in a breezy cottage by the water. One stellar example...

Green-roofed Viewpoint Granasjøen is a modern take on the traditional Norwegian hut
The traditional Norwegian hut got a brilliant update with this modern, sustainable retreat that offers stunning...

Larch-clad extension breathes new life into an old hunting lodge in Canada
This quaint hunting lodge in Canada has had several different lives before being turned into a cozy family home...

Parents can sleep while the kids play in this amazing multi-level master bedroom
The owners commissioned Ruetemple to design an unusual master bedroom inside their summer house in Russia. They...

Five small buildings and a shared courtyard create a stunning summerhouse in Denmark
This summer house is Denmark, built for a family of five and a dog, is split up into five separate buildings organized...

Villa Ladybird is an elegant coastal retreat clad in Siberian larch and zinc
Beddingestrand is surrounded by beautiful views of the sea, sand, and forest; however, the coastal town suffers...

5 Incredibly Tiny & Awesome Mobile Homes
N55's Walking House Danish experimental studio N55 designed a modular self-sufficient home that can walk. The...

Contemporary XAN House Overlooks the Brazilian Landscape Through a Slatted Timber Screen
MAPA architects placed the kitchen, living room, and other communal spaces on first floor of the house and stacked...

VASHO's Green-Roofed and Energy-Efficient RD House Blends into a Dominican Republic Hillside
By burying RD house into the hillside, the architects were able to take advantage of the earth’s natural insulating...

Cala D’or House is a Modern Yet Rustic Seaside Home in Majorca
The entrance to Cala D’or House is closed to the street and opened at the back, with a large bank of second-story...

Living Trees Grow Through the Ceiling of Cadaval & Sola-Morales' Tepoztlan Lounge in Mexico
Tepoztlan Lounge an ideal space to spend long summer days, as it’s open, breezy and it hugs a nice round pool. It...

NRJA Designs a Two-Story Houseboat for Long Latvian Summers
Latvian architecture firm NRJA (which stands for "No Rules, Just Architecture") is one of the most exciting firms...

The Artist's Retreat is a Sustainable Solar-Powered Summer Getaway in Water Mill, NY
The Artist's Retreat is a 2,550 sf sustainable summer escape with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths in Water Mill, NY. As...

The G-POD Wins Best Outdoor Product at Dwell on Design
Reminiscent of the London Eye the smallest of the three models, the Seater, spins 360 degrees, allowing loungers...

Gorgeous Summer Home in Austria Doubles as a Wine Cellar
The cubed construction features copper corner plates that create stark edges against the verdant Austrian landscape,...