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Casa Modico Is Simplicity Done Right

Casa Modico Is Simplicity Done Right

Casa Modico is not trying to impress at first glance. Set along the windswept coastline of Sao Miguel do Gostoso in Brazil, it works with the landscape rather than against it, using restraint as its defining feature.

Designed by Atelier Branco Arquitetura, th... read more

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This Cabin Opens Completely to the River

This Cabin Opens Completely to the River

Set along the Sazava River, in the Czech Republic, the Riverside Cabin by Mimosa Architekti is a compact retreat shaped as much by what remains as by what was rebuilt. After a fire reduced the original structure to its stone base, the new design builds directly on that plinth, using it as both foundat... read more

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The Vagar Mountain Shelters

The Vagar Mountain Shelters

Perched high in the Serra da Esperanca, the Vagar Mountain Shelters offer a stripped back escape that focuses on one thing only, reconnecting with nature. Set against wide views of Serra da Estrela, these small scale structures trade excess for atmosphere, where the landscape becomes the ... read more

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This 15th Century Girona Farmhouse Blends History With Modern Living

This 15th Century Girona Farmhouse Blends History With Modern Living

Set within the rolling landscape of the Gavarres, this 15th century farmhouse offers a rare balance between historic character and modern living. Surrounded by over five hectares of protected land, it delivers complete privacy while staying within easy reach of Girona and the Costa Brava.

The main residence has been caref... read more

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The Cornwall Retreat

The Cornwall Retreat

A surfer’s dream perched above the sea, The Cornwall Retreat feels less like a house placed on the landscape and more like one grown from it. Conceived as a natural extension of the rugged Cornish coastline, the home is tactile, understated, and deeply connected to its surroundings.
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East Hampton Residence

East Hampton Residence

Set within the wooded landscape of East Hampton, this private residence by Helena Clunies-Ross Design reimagines the Hamptons retreat as a place of deep restoration. Conceived as a wellness sanctuary for fashion designer Natalie De Banco, the home was designed to be the inverse of a hi... read more

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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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Inverted House

Inverted House

The spectacular Inverted House in Okrokana, on the hillside of Tbilisi, offers a thoughtful rethink of suburban living in a place where fences matter more than views. Designed by TIMM, the project turns a constraint into its main idea by making the house itself the perimeter, replacing the ... read more

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QVIST Cabins

QVIST Cabins

These amazing cabins by QVIST Arkitektur sit right at the intersection of architecture and nature, and that is where this small Scandinavian studio clearly does its best work. Based in Denmark, QVIST Arkitektur approaches read more

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Wenatchee River Cabin

Wenatchee River Cabin

The Wenatchee River Cabin is a study in restraint done right. Designed by Wittman Estes, this compact one bedroom retreat sits quietly along the Wenatchee River at the edge of Washington’s Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest. Built from concrete and steel, the cabin balances durability wi... read more

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Boomhuis Cabin

Boomhuis Cabin

Nestled in the heart of an indigenous forest at the base of the Outeniqua Mountains in South Africa, the Boomhuis Cabin is a dream destination for anyone seeking a romantic getaway along the Garden Route. This one-bedroom forest retreat combines seclusion with convenience... read more

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Fallow Ridge Retreat

Fallow Ridge Retreat

Fallow Ridge Retreat is a peaceful hideaway designed for pure rest, slow mornings, and uninterrupted views. Set in the rugged tussock country just north of Dunedin, in New Zealand, this private two-person cabin feels worlds away while remaining less than an hour from the city. Itâ€... read more

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David Gandy Duvet Robe

David Gandy Duvet Robe

The David Gandy Duvet Robe brings the comfort of your bed into everyday life, wrapping you in warmth without sacrificing style. Part of David Gandy Wellwear’s mission to blend fashion with well-being, this piece feels more like a daily retreat than a simple layer... read more

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The Tiny Cabin

The Tiny Cabin

The Tiny Cabin is a small A-frame hideaway that delivers the full "cabin in the woods” fantasy without feeling cramped or rustic. Set high on the mountainside at La Bruyere Farm in Tulbagh and surrounded by pine trees, it’s just 90 minutes from Cape Town yet fee... read more