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Floating Farmhouse

Floating Farmhouse

The Floating Farmhouse is a rare example of renovation done with restraint and confidence. Originally built in the 1820s in the Catskills, the historic farmhouse was reimagined by architectural designer Tom Givone as a deliberate study in contrasts, where early American craftsmanship meet... read more

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Shor House

Shor House

Nestled on Mayne Island in the Southern Gulf Islands, Shor House is a stunning example of sustainable design, seamlessly blending history with modern architecture. Designed by Measured Architecture, the house is built on a commitment to repurpose materials, including salvaged lumber from the previo... read more

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Chalet Vale Perkins

Chalet Vale Perkins

Chalet Vale Perkins exemplifies harmony between architecture and nature. Designed by Studio Lemay, this 2,500-square-foot chalet extension integrates seamlessly with the environment, utilizing sustainable materials and passive energy techniques to minimize its carbon footprint. The structure, nestled... read more

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Clt House

Clt House

Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Hungary, the CLT House by Hello Wood is a marvel of modern architecture seamlessly blending nature and design. This 135 square-meter retreat embraces sustainable materials, with a green rooftop integrating harmoniously into the surroundings. The house, strategica... read more

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Lake House

Lake House

The Lake House by Blaq Arquitectos is a stunning example of modern architecture that seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings. This contemporary home is located on the shores of a lake in Chile, and its design takes full advantage of its breathtaking views.
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Slope House

Slope House

This stunning timber-clad house peeps from the trees near a lake two hours from the city of Santiago de Chile. Designed by the Hsu Rudolphy Architecture studio, the Slope House consists of an elementary structure of steel and concrete, which intervenes little in the field, and then receives... read more

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House By The Lake

House By The Lake

Located on a German lakefront, this stunning home sits on stilts and combines effortlessly with the surrounding nature. Designed by Carlos Zwick Architekten BDA, the beautiful property blends perfectly with the mature oak and chestnut trees, in fact it floats 10 feet a... read more

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Hillside Sanctuary

Hillside Sanctuary

Inspired by a treasured stone and wood home lost to fire decades earlier in the hills of Appalachia, this stunning stone dwelling and guest house are set on a gorgeous landscape in the San Juan Islands, Washington. Designed by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, the new house pays homage to its natural ... read more

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Newberg Residence

Newberg Residence

Located in Oregon, and designed by award winning architecture studio Cutler Anderson, the wooden Newberg Residence is a spectacular single-family 1,650 square foot dwelling that was placed as a bridge across a beautiful pond. Visitors walk through the forest to a bridge crossing a smal... read more

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The Camp & Cabin Cookbook

The Camp & Cabin Cookbook

If you are heading for a rural weekend at the cabin or lake house, there’s no reason to compromise on great food. The Camp & Cabin Cookbook is packed with easy to whip up delicious meals that can be prepared almost anywhere without having to sacrifice on quality or flavor, along with easy to follow instructions that include supply lis... read more

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Japanese Lakeside House

Japanese Lakeside House

This unusual property in Japan uses five interlocking levels to create multiple viewing platforms both inside and outside the property. Designed by architecture studio Sugawaradaisuke, this unique lakeside house is something truly refreshing and modern  imbued with a sense of freedom. The... read more

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Lake House Retreat

Lake House Retreat

A space to receive friends and enjoy good music, this was the request of the owner, who is a DJ. Located in Brasil, the 96-square meter property is a true refuge in the middle of the mountains. The structure resembles that of a cabin, with a beautiful lake in the surroundings. The house, designed by read more

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The Slender House

The Slender House

The Slender House by the MU Architecture studio, is the ultimate modern lake retreat. The stylish black lakefront home was integrated into a steep site in southern Quebec, blending into the natural setting, and overlooking a secluded bay and private boathouse. The house was designed as a cont... read more

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Northshore Cabin

Northshore Cabin

This modern take on a log cabin is simple, stylish and takes advantage of of an idyllic lakeside setting. Designed by Pearson Design Group, this amazing vacation retreat by the water is composed by a two-bedroom main house and a one-room boathouse-style studio that connects to the water wi... read more

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Portage Bay House

Portage Bay House

Developed by Heliotrope Architects, this stunning loft-like house was designed for a bachelor who values privacy. It sits on the waterfront in Seattle, Washington, and is fronted by an unassuming entryway marked only by a garage and wood front door. Protective shells of zinc and aluminum... read more

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Backwater House

Backwater House

Backwater House is the name of this spectacular property built next to a secluded lagoon in Norfolk, England. Designed by award winning practice Platform 5 Architects, the contemporary waterside house sits in a serene setting with panoramic views over a private lagoon. The unique timber f... read more

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Pole Pass Retreat

Pole Pass Retreat

Pole Pass Retreat is the name of our latest dream retreat, nestled into a dense, wooded shoreline site, in the beautiful San Juan Islands in Washington. Designed by renown architect Tom Kundig, the waterfront house can be completely open (with a hand-cranked whee... read more