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 into the natural slope, features a sloped green roof, providing seasonal color changes and improving energy efficiency.

Large windows offer stunning views of Lake Memphremagog and the forest while promoting natural ventilation, eliminating the need for air conditioning. The chalet's wood design reflects the surrounding trees, blending the interior and exterior for a peaceful, nature-connected retreat.

A Translucent Cabin Hovering Over a Forest

Most cabins in remote settings try to blend in. Casa 6-3 by Baquio Arquitectura does something more interesting. It hovers above the hillside on triangular stilts in Ecuador's Choco cloud forest, wrapped in a translucent polycarbonate skin that turns weather, light, and forest color into part of the interior experience. The geometry is deliberate. A triangular timber frame points outward toward the surrounding mountains, framing panoramic views from insi...
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THE EDGE | BY CHARLES WRIGHT

The Edge is one of the most mind-blowing residences we have come across. This multiple award-winning masterpiece was designed by Charles Wright and his team of Architects, it sits atop of the prestigious Flagstaff Hill, in Port Douglas, Australia. Besides a breathtaking location, this extraordinary mansion comes with some outstanding features, such as a cantilevered concrete and granite day bed, which floats on the balcony, and a spectacular 10 meter infinity lap po...
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MUSKOKA LAKES BOATHOUSE | BY CHRISTOPHER SIMMONDS

Muskoka Lakes Boathouse by Ottawa-based studio Christopher Simmonds Architect is located in Muskoka Lakes, Ontario, Canada. The construction that gets its name from its location is a renewal of an existing boathouse with 600 square meters, it includes a second guest suite and roof terrace. Its design in the wilderness provides varied views as well as a sheltering foil to the open lake breezes and water traffic. ...
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