House by the Lake

Located on a German lakefront, this stunning home sits on stilts and combines effortlessly with the surrounding nature. Designed by Carlos Zwick Architekten BDA, the beautiful property blends perfectly with the mature oak and chestnut trees, in fact it floats 10 feet above ground on 40 diagonal iron stilts that branch upward, mimicking the trees around them. Suspended high off the ground, the interior offers huge wooden sliding windows that guarantee the greatest possible proximity to nature, and create the feeling of floating over the water, giving living spaces unobstructed views over the gorgeous lake.

DNA Alpine Cabin

Nestled at 10,000 feet in Colorado's San Juan Mountains, the DNA Alpine Cabin by CCY Architects is a stunning example of site-specific design. Clad in copper panels inspired by the DNA sequence of Engelmann spruce trees, the 4,000-square-foot home blends effortlessly into its alpine surroundings. The copper faA§ade, crafted from 30% recycled material, shifts with light and seasons, creating a dynamic reflection of the environment. Designed to with...
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TOBIN ISLAND BOATHOUSE

The Tobin Island Boathouse is worth a serious look should you be out and around Lake Rousseau, a part of the Muskoka Lakes in Ontario, Canada. Designed by the AKB Architects team, the sleek minimal and edgy look is beautifully integrated in its luscious natural surroundings. This boathouse uses mainly weathered cedar wood with a special charred treatment, similar to an old Japanese technique, known as the Shou Sugi Ban, which helps the whole thing seamlessly blend w...
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CASA EN EL AIRE

Nestled in Zahara de los Atunes, in the south of Spain, the Casa en el Aire (House in the Air), a creation by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, is a testament to the delicate balance of architecture within nature. Embracing the extraordinary beauty of its surroundings, the house is strategically perched on the sloping landscape, appearing like a natural extension of the terrain. The foundation, mirroring the local grey stones, anchors the structure, linking it to Zahara&#...
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