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Sun Valley House
Sun Valley House
Sited at the base of Ruud Mountain, the Sun Valley House is a contemporary interpretation of the rugged landscape. The dwelling is comprised of two angular forms resembling the surrounding peaks. Clad in a mixture of granite, small-rubble stone, and zinc, the gray palette blends the exterior into the mountainous..
Barnhouse Werkhoven
Barnhouse Werkhoven
Built in a Dutch village, the Barnhouse Werkhoven was born from a traditional catalog-home. The classic gabled silhouette is reminiscent of a barn-style dwelling from the front while upon entry, the interior reveals a glazed facade. Half of the structure is clad entirely in glass panels that are supported by..
Belmont Hut
Belmont Hut
Inspired by Scandinavian design but located on a cattle farm in the Ohio Valley, the Belmont Hut brings a new aesthetic to the forefront — country minimalism. The practice brings together traditional building techniques, an emphasis on craft, and Noway’s Hygge philosophy for a simplified version of the standard rural..
Bestseller Tower & Village
Bestseller Tower & Village
High-rise architecture is usually reserved for major cities. Except when it comes to the Bestseller Tower & Village. At 1,049-feet tall, the building will be located in Brande, Denmark and when completed, will be western Europe’s tallest structure. The architectural marvel will be on display for the..
Bielmann House
Bielmann House
Resting on a gentle slope in Spain, the Bielmann House is a monolithic masterpiece. The family dwelling is made from a folded slab of concrete. Large overhangs shade the interior during the summer months while creating shelter for outdoor terraces. Large expanses of glazing break up the raw material giving the..
Cote d’Armor Treehouse
Cote d’Armor Treehouse
The Cote d’Armor Treehouse is equal parts modern and cozy with a subtle touch of whimsy. The vacation home is situated in a forest in France. Adapting to the terrain, the charred rectangular volumes sit on 26 steel stilts almost 10 feet of the ground. Weaving through the existing pine trees, the dwelling..
La Pointe House
La Pointe House
Placed down a trail, about ten minutes from the lodge, the La Pointe House offers a modern micro-shelter at Canada’s Poisson Blanc Regional Park. The off-grid cabin is reminiscent of a traditional A-frame with a sharp, triangular form and cedar cladding. Its warm, natural finish will weather over time allowing the..
Under Restaurant
Under Restaurant
Off the coast of southern Norway, Under Restaurant has become Europe’s first underwater dining experience. The concrete structure appears to bobble at the surface like a capsized boat. Guests enter from the shoreline to an oak-lined entrance. From there, they pass through a champagne bar and ultimately end at the..
Woodland Pyramid House
Woodland Pyramid House
When it comes to the Woodland Pyramid House, the title says it all. The home is nestled on a wooded 25-acre site in the Berkshires. It’s structured from a nine-square grid comprised of four plywood trusses situated on eight cinder block walls. The steeply pitched roof gives the home a pyramid-like look while..
Naturecruiser Floating Houseboat
Naturecruiser Floating Houseboat
Sleek, minimal, and eco-friendly. The Naturecruiser is everything you want in a land-based home but the contemporary structure is actually made for life on the water. The houseboat quietly cruises across lakes and rivers with a hybrid electric drive and is practically self-sufficient, utilizing a..