Costa Rica Treehouse

Built entirely of teak wood harvested on-site, this stunning retreat is inspired by the jungle of this densely forested site on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Designed by American firm Olson Kundig Architects, the three-storey treehouse is built with local teak wood, slatted walls and columns made of tree trunks. Envisioned as a surfer hut, the Costa Rica Treehouse is nestled within a dense jungle near Playa Hermosa beach where the owners can enjoy their passion of surfing. The ground level merges with the forest floor, and also connects to a concrete swimming pool that rises up from the sloped site, there is also an open-plan kitchen and dining area, along with storage space. The middle level features a bedroom, bathroom and additional storage and is nestled within the trees. The top level houses a living room and bathroom. This level is lifted above the forest canopy, enabling views of the jungle and ocean.

LE CABANON HOLIDAY HOME

"Le Cabanon" is a spectacular holiday retreat located on a small island in the Turks and Caicos archipelago, in the Caribbean. Idealised by US studio Rick Joy Architects, the concrete family holiday home was designed to embrace the natural landscape, it has three bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, living room and dining area, a media room, a garage and exterior areas throughout. Every room faces the sea and is connected by a terrace, and feature glass walls t...
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ALPHA TINY HOUSE

We have come across some very cool tiny houses over the years, but nothing beats this. The barn inspired Alpha Tiny House, by Nashville-based New Frontier Tiny Homes, is a multi functional home with a well thought maximization of space, it boasts several trend-forward details that set it apart from so many others on the market. Built using reclaimed barn wood, subway tiles and hardwood floors, the 240-square-foot residence is chock-full of amenities, it includes a f...
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OMATA BEACH HOUSE

Designed by Herbst Architects, the beautiful Omata Beach House is located on the coast of Northland, New Zealand, surrounded by steep hills covered in native bush and ancient Pohutukawa trees. The architects had to take into account the geotechnical challenges of the site, including the threat of large rocks being dislodged by seismic activity and slips from high rainfall events. The house is divided into three basic components: living, sleeping, and...
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