Sawmill House

The award-wining Sawmill House by Olson Kundig, sets the standard in design and sustainability. Set in the harsh high desert of California, Sawmill is a family retreat embedded into the tough, scrubby landscape, and uses sustainable strategies and reclaimed materials. Made from concrete, steel, glass, and using salvaged and recycled materials whenever possible, the industrial-modern house operates completely off the grid, and was inspired by the tradition of tents around a campfire. The house is comprised of three wings connected by the central hearth in the living area. Here, a 12-by-26-foot window wall retracts with the turn of a wheel, transforming the outdoor patio into the fourth "tent" around the fire.

CASA PAKAAL

Casa Pakaal, designed by Workshop, is a beautifully restored early 20th-century mansion located in the heart of Mérida´s Historic Center in Mexico. The architects have successfully blended old and modern design elements by restoring the original stone walls and creating new spaces. The house offers spacious interiors filled with vegetation, including a kitchen that opens up to a patio and comfortable rooms. The 3,500-square-foot reside...
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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...
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The Climbers Cabin

The Climber’s Cabin, is a tiny 25-square-meter A-frame cabin in southern England, designed by AR Design Studio. The unique dwelling perfectly sits between the edge of a beautiful green woodland and a stream, resulting in a tranquil retreat amongst nature offering an escape from everyday life. The cabin sleeps four with a mezzanine level that houses a double bed, along with two children’s bunks. There is also a a large wrap around terrace providing an exceptional...
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