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Park Street House

The Park Street House reimagines a post-war brick home in Brunswick West, embracing a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Designed by Michael Ong Design Office, the renovation prioritizes openness, light, and connection to nature, reflecting the owners's desire to live outside as much as possible.

A central courtyard replaces the former living room, improving natural light, ventilation, and spatial flow. Timber sliding doors disappear into concealed pockets, allowing the garden to take center stage. The result is a home where nature is not just seen but experienced.

Warm, natural materials enhance the home's timeless appeal, while thoughtful apertures frame changing light throughout the day. Inspired by camping and cabin life, Park Street House is designed to age gracefully, blending into its surroundings rather than dominating them. It is a home that fosters connection, minimalism, and a deep relationship with the outdoors, an architectural retreat built for living, not just sheltering.




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RAISED FOREST CABIN

Raised up on stilts to meet the level of the rocky landscape, this unique wooden cabin is beautifully embedded into a rocky Canadian forest. Designed by Natalie Dionne Architecture studio, the minimalist house strives towards symbiosis with the surrounding environment, it is perched on a boulder that is raised three metres above ground level, and on stilts that meet the level of this rock. Wood, of course, dominates a restrained palette of materials, both inside and...
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ONE-ROOM NEW YORK CABIN IN THE WOODS

We have featured some amazing retreats over the last couple of years, but none as special as this wooden cabin in Yulan, NY. It is owned by fashion stylist and interior designer Scott Newkirk, he wanted a place to escape in the weekends from the hectic city life. A place completely disconnected from technology, with no electricity or running water, no TV or computer. A place Scott can slow down and enjoy what nature has to offer before heading back to his demanding ...
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COVA HOUSE

Cova House is another spectacular open-air retreat nestled between the sea and jungle, that invites you to enjoy the wonderful climate of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Designed by anonimous, this stunning piece of modern design really is a sight to behold and serves as the ultimate entertaining and relaxing space for the lucky guests. Located only 70 meters from the coast, the unique property was designed as a two-family vacation home, which involved the creation of two...
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