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Tranquility House
Tranquility House
Built in the countryside outside of Seoul, the Tranquility House is a generational family retreat. The property is surrounded by a rustic landscape of wooded hillsides and a lake. Although the home is very modern in design, a neutral material palette is meant to blend its unconventional form into the environment...
Shapeshifter House
Shapeshifter House
Rising from the sandy terrain like a desert mirage, the Shapeshifter House is a sculpted extension of the Nevada landscape. The home was built for a pair of art collectors. Its angular exterior reflects their love for contemporary art while its mounded zinc facade blends into the surrounding environment...
Benguela Cove House
Benguela Cove House
Neighboring a lagoon and surrounded by mountains, the Benguela Cove House was built to take advantage of the South African scenery. The home is perched on a hillside in the Benguela Cove Wine Estate in the Western Cape. Natural materials like concrete and timber clad the modern exterior. The organic palette..
Casa EC
Casa EC
Although it looks like an ancient fortress that has been standing in the forest for centuries, Casa EC is actually a new holiday home built in Mexico’s Jalisco region. The dwelling is comprised of five boxes arranged around a central courtyard. Each unit is staggered across the terrain in order not to disrupt the native..
House MC 448
House MC 448
Located just outside Tahoe National Forest, a series of interlocking gabled volumes form House MC 448. The farmhouse-inspired residence is clad in a rustic mix of wood, metal, and stone. In contrast to the dark exterior, the inside is washed in white. These gallery-style walls act as a backdrop to the owner’s personal..
Hamptons House
Hamptons House
Wedged between a field of wildflowers and the Atlantic coastline, the Hamptons House uses a transparent facade to take advantage of both views. The residence takes on an unconventional appearance for its seaside location. Traditional cedar shingles have been replaced for a sleek mixture of steel, glass, and wood...
Five Element House
Five Element House
Perched on a hilltop overlooking India’s Pavana Lake, the Five Element House is a direct response to the pristine landscape. The fort-like structure is comprised of a series of volumes organized around a central courtyard. Its wintergreen facade references the earth, helping to blend the exterior into its..
North Avoca Studio
North Avoca Studio
Floating over a hillside on the coast of Australia, the North Avoca Studio seems to defy the laws of physics. Although, upon further examination, the structure is actually the result of ingenious engineering. The simple cube is propped up off the terrain by a series of reinforced stilts. Dark corrugated cladding..
Tehachapi Sawmill House
Tehachapi Sawmill House
Utilizing off-grid systems and sustainable materials, the Tehachapi Sawmill House is a refreshing approach to desert living. The home is modeled after a campsite made from three wings arranged around a central fireplace. Located in the main living area, the hearth acts as a fire pit drawing inhabitants in..
Sullivan House
Sullivan House
Formed by two intersecting gabled structures, the Sullivan House is inspired by the barns found throughout its Ohio hometown. Limestone chimneys and timber cladding further enhance the exterior’s agrarian aesthetic. Internally, the home is divided between two wings joined by the main living area. Rustic materials..