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Portola Valley Meadow House
Portola Valley Meadow House
Inspired by the bucolic landscape of Northern California, the Portola Valley Meadow House burrows itself into a grassy hillside. Its grey-stained cedar siding gives the exterior’s modern form a rustic balance while a green roof further integrates the home into the prairie setting. Internally, the home is..
Aculco House
Aculco House
Nestled among the remote nature of Mexico, the Aculco House is a tribute to the raw beauty of the landscapes that surround it. The minimalist holiday retreat is constructed from locally quarried stone from the area, wood, and clay floors. Each material was kept in its raw, natural state in order to complement the..
Karpathos Patio House
Karpathos Patio House
The coast of the island of Karpathos is defined by mounds of jagged rocks running into the sea. Rather than distract from the dramatic landscape, the Patio House aims to blend in. Its concrete facade organically emerges from the terrain like another massive boulder. Not to disrupt the existing environment, the..
De Vries House
De Vries House
After working in the United States, a writer retires to the coast of Nova Scotia. During his career, he compiled quite a book collection meaning not only did he need a place for himself to reside, but also a home for his novels. The cabin sits perched on a cliffside overlooking the Atlantic ocean. Its abstract form..
Chapel of Sound
Chapel of Sound
Disguised as a prehistoric boulder resting in a valley in northern Beijing, the Chapel of Sound takes organic architecture to the extreme. The massive rock is the home to a semi-outdoor concert hall that will serve the capital. Taking cues from its natural setting, the structure is made from concrete and crushed..
Casa Topo
Casa Topo
Not to distract from the Peruvian landscape, Casa Topo was designed for minimal impact on the surrounding environment. The lower level of the home is tucked into a hillside with its stone-colored facade blending into the mountainous backdrop. Containing the main living spaces, sliding glass doors turn the room into an..
La Petite Soeur Cottage
La Petite Soeur Cottage
While maintaining its traditional values, a historic Canadian home looks to the future with a modern extension. The new construction reinterprets the form of its wood-clad neighbor with clean lines and sharp angles. While its silhouette is a tribute to the original structure, white-washed wood cladding and a..
Hillside Sanctuary
Hillside Sanctuary
Overlooking the Puget Sound, the Hillside Sanctuary brings Appalachian architecture to the Pacific Northwest. The stone dwelling and guest house are inspired by an old mountain home that was lost in a fire. Its interior is defined by two massive fireplaces made from the same material as the rocky facade. The..
Hammerfest Hiking Cabins
Hammerfest Hiking Cabins
Although the climate north of the arctic circle is some of the world’s harshest, hikers just can’t get enough of its challenging terrain and surreal landscapes. So to give those brave souls a break during their journeys, the Norwegian Trekking Association created the Hammerfest Hiking Cabins. The timber..
Tiny Holiday House
Tiny Holiday House
Minimal in size and aesthetic, the Tiny Holiday House makes escaping to The Netherlands all the more enjoyable. The compact home is comprised of four cubes situated on the edge of a lake. Their varying sizes and uniform charred facade give them a sculptural quality. Despite its modest size, the interior’s use of..