Fire Country Lookout

Perched atop a hill near Healdsburg, CA, the Fire Country Lookout stands as a beacon of sustainable living in the post-climate-change era. This multi-generational retreat, designed by Studio Vara, boasts a sleek, prismatic form that maximizes views of Mount St. Helena and the surrounding landscape. Wrapped in standing-seam metal, it shields against wildfires and extreme weather.

Designed for off-grid living, the home features rooftop solar panels, Tesla Powerwall batteries, and a backup generator. Inside, a thoughtfully planned layout includes open living spaces and private bedrooms, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Scalloped Corten retaining walls and native landscaping integrate the structure into its natural surroundings.

AMAZING NY PENTHOUSES WITH EN-SUITE SKY GARAGE

200 Eleventh Avenue in Chelsea New York, has an amazing feature, Manhattan’s first en-suite sky garage. An 8,000-pound-capacity freight elevator whisks your luxuriuos cars directly into your apartment.  The garage will automatically identify your car and which apartment it belongs to. After driving into the elevator, the lift will transport your car to the floor you live on, and will then allow you to pull forward into your own garage. Watch the video on ...
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CASE INLET RETREAT | BY MWWORKS

This amazing retreat designed by MW/Works Architecture & Design is nestled into a forested slope along the eastern edge of  the Case Inlet, Washington. The 2,800 sq. ft weekend cabin is isolated in the middle of the woods and has sweeping water views. The Case Inlet Retreat is simple, elegant and relaxing, it sure looks like the perfect getaway from hectic city life... via...
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HOOD CANAL BOATHOUSE

Located along the Hood Canal, a scenic waterway in northern Washington, this stunning retreat is the reimagination of an existing boathouse that had no windows, one door, and no charm. It was transformed into a cozy space by the Hoedemaker Pfeiffer architecture studio, whom aimed to create a building that engaged the landscape and provided a warm and comfortable atmosphere indoors. The beautiful cabin features a loft space accessed by a retractable ladder so the bui...
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