On the edge of a tiny island accessible only by boat, this buoyant summer home lives the life aquatic.

Designer Jenni Kayne updates a Lake Arrowhead kitchen while prioritizing natural light, neutral tones, and quality materials.

Unobtrusively distinct from its neighbors, a weekend house in Mexico assimilates the colors of the surrounding landscape on...

A retired couple retreats to the modern masterpiece by Richard Meier.

Estudio MMX anchors a waterfront home to its local context while maximizing the view.

Vandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.

We spoke with architect Eric Cobb about the process behind building a floating home.

For some people, living by a body of water is an important priority—and when it comes time to building or renovating their dream...

Architect Stephen Bruns uses a synthetic roofing product to clad the Woven House—named for a vestibule that connects two massive...

With a rich material palette of glass, wood, and concrete, Cedar Creek Residence feels of a piece with its natural environment.

Less than two hours outside New York City, Candlewood Lake House blends midcentury modern charm and Nordic influences.

On the shore of Japan's Lake Nojiri, interrelated levels are cleverly used to create a multi-story home.

A couple tap architect Jill Porter, a college friend, to renovate their weekend retreat over seven years—and decide to live there...

A family matriarch enlisted an architect, an interior designer, a builder, and a landscape architect to help realize her vision...

At age 34, Philip M. Isaacson commissioned architect F. Frederick Bruck to design a home for him and his wife. That was 1959.

A modern house built in the middle of a breathtaking natural landscape.

In a forested suburb of Cape Town, four cylinders make a tower-like hideout on a businessman’s family estate.

A few years after moving into their stocky, cavelike 1970s bi-level 20 miles southeast of Milwaukee, JJ and Eric Edstrom decided...

"Repurpose, refurbish, recycle" was the guiding principle for a metals broker in Ontario who harnessed his passion for–and...

GLUCK+ builds on the language of iconic design with a family home in the Hollywood Hills.

A robust Cor-Ten steel home rises from the rugged landscape.

In recent years, there's a been a surge of interest in floating homes for many reasons—mainly because they can be easily adapted...

In fits and bursts, the evolution of the smart home continues.

Ten prefabricated cabins make up this floating hotel that offers privacy and relaxation in a fishing reserve in Avignon, France.

If being surrounded by water puts you in a good mood, then a modern houseboat may be your perfect escape.

Wood and masonry come together in this Minnesotan refuge that balances the built environment with the natural setting.

When a family couldn’t part with a traditional Edwardian, their architect introduced a world of design inspiration instead.

A prefab sauna built atop a floating deck promises wellness with a view.

If you’re bored of solid ground and want to try out a life on water, then these international companies will give you the tools...

Permanent connection between nature and family

With an angular roof canopy that glows with the sun and striated, rammed-earth walls, Dancing Light House delights in its desert...

Arctic Bath plunges visitors into the remote wilderness of Sweden’s Lapland region.

Seafaring or stationary, floating homes and houseboats are a cool alternative to landlocked living.

Gestalten takes readers on board an array of floating dwellings across the globe that embrace beautiful and functional design.

A beautiful cabin inspired by a walnut tree.

This Los Angeles family builds smart and plans ahead.