Ecocapsule

Over the years we have showcased several houses, retreats, weekend cabins, and pods, places to escape hectic city life and reconnect with nature. Our latest discovery was developed by Nice Architects, a self-sustaining portable house appropriately named Ecocapsule. The ecological pod, is equipped with a built-in wind turbine, roof-mounted solar panels, and a high-capacity battery, these off-grid capabilities allow you and a guest to enjoy the convenience of household facilities. Inside you´ll find plenty of storage space, a small kitchenette, working/dining place, a folding bed, toilet, and hot shower, all the luxuries of a hotel room that you can take into wilderness. First deliveries are expected in 2016.

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OCEAN EYE HOUSE

Our latest house crush was designed by San Jose-based architect Benjamin Garcia Saxe. The spectacular Ocean Eye House is located in beautiful Costa Rica, and is a surfers dream home as it sits right on the western edge of the Nicoya peninsula, facing towards the Pacific Ocean. The dreamy escape is nestled between the jungle and the beach and is completely open to the outside, opening up stunning ocean views for the bedrooms and living spaces. Folding screens used to...
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nCAVED House

nCAVED is a spectacular residence buried into a hillside on a small secluded rocky cove on Serifos Island, Greece. The unique house is built into the cliffside, and seems to hover just above the sea. The end result is visually arresting to say the least. Designed by Athens-based MOLD Architects, the protected shelter is beautifully integrated into the landscape, and is divided into three different levels, the bedrooms, living rooms, and a guest house. A caved stairc...
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SUSPENSION HOUSE

Constructed between two California hills, the Suspension House by Fougeron Architecture spans a creek and overlooks a backyard waterfall. This remodeled home integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings, offering an immersive living experience. A steel frame added beneath the original floors removed creek-bed columns and anchored the home to the rocky hillsides. Transparent materials and strategic sight lines blend the house with the landscape,...
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