Vienna Way Residence | By Marmol Radziner Architects

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...
read more

Set along the Sazava River, in the Czech Republic, the Riverside Cabin by Mimosa Architekti is a compact retreat shaped as much by what remains as by what was rebuilt. After a fire reduced the original structure to its stone base, the new design builds directly on that plinth, using it as both foundation and protection against flooding. The contrast between old and new defines the project. A lightweight timber structure sits above the heavy stone base, creati...
read more

Located in the greenery above the Vranov Dam, a very famous recreational area in one of the warmest reservoirs in Czech Republic, lays this beautiful cabin radically designed with some principles of the small size naval architecture, creating an architectural journey where one would need just the essential. There are plenty of built-in furniture pieces, inconspicuous storage spaces in every corner of the house, and everything has its place just like in a cabin of a ...
read more