A Family’s California Ski Retreat is Designed to Blend in With Its SiteIn Truckee, California, the charred cedar–clad Martis Camp 141 celebrates its mountainous surroundings.
The Ski Retreat for All SeasonsSan Francisco–based designer Maca Huneeus created her family’s weekend retreat near Lake Tahoe with a relaxed, sophisticated...
A Family Ski Retreat That's a World Away from CarsSan Francisco–based designer Maca Huneeus created her family’s weekend retreat near Lake Tahoe with a relaxed, sophisticated...
Ski LiftThis New York turned ski bum took a little piece of the city to the mountains, and never looked back.
Stow AwaysHow do you squeeze maximum functionality out of minimal space? Rosa and Robert Garneau make it happen with multipurpose...
Ski for AllIn Hobe Sound, Florida, a home overlooking a custom-built water-ski circuit is hardly par for the course.
A Family’s Retreat in Quebec Pulls Apart Cabin ConventionsNaturehumaine uses a pathway to split a cabin’s floor plan in two, but a unified material palette and gable roofline keep things...
Jens Risom's Block Island Family RetreatDesigner Jens Risom returns to his 1967 prefab off the coast of Rhode Island, readying it for his family's next generation.
This Energy-Efficient Prefab Is One Family’s Weekend Retreat by the BeachIn designing a getaway for her own family, architect Hannah Tribe created a sustainable kit home that’s as breezy as it looks.
A Creative Brick Extension That’s Designed to Adapt With a Growing Family’s NeedsThis compact extension at the rear of a suburban house in Melbourne, Australia, includes a ground-level garage on its...
You Can Ski Right Into the Living Room of This Mountain RetreatFaulkner Architects creates an expansive home on a challenging mountain slope.
A Hotelier Riffs on a Traditional Barn for His Family’s Retreat in South AfricaIn the Elgin Valley, a simple rural form by Scott + Partners sets the foundation for an indoor/outdoor getaway.
A Family’s Loft in Poland Gets a Minimalist Renovation That’s Both Elegant and FunctionalA comprehensive interior renovation by Loft Kolasiński transforms a 1930s-era family home in Szczecin, Poland, into a...
A Family Retreat in the Hamptons Bridles Wind, Water, and LightAn East Hampton residence by Bates Masi is situated to harness the elements.
Skype Lets a Family Renovate Their Kitchen 3,700 Miles AwayAn Australian family living in Singapore plans a homecoming renovation, one Skype chat at a time.
An Uplifting Family Retreat Boasts Breathtaking Views of the TetonsCompact, contemporary, and site-sensitive, this elevated retreat takes cues from the Tetons’ geology and the textured willow...
Come Sail AwayOn a quest to create a weekend house for herself and her husband, Nancy Church scaled back her design fantasies and discovered...
A Family in Poland Adds an Origami-Inspired Retreat to Their BackyardThe owners’ fascination with Zen rock gardens informed the design of this tiny ADU.
A Norwegian Family Retreat Balances Private and Communal SpacesStinessen Arkitektur designs a compound of clustered cabins that provides opportunities for family members to relax together or...
A Family Retreat in Quebec Gets a Striking White AdditionConnected to the main house by a glass bridge, the gabled addition affords family members both community and privacy.
The New Gogoro Eeyo Is the Sports Car of the E-Bike WorldAnnounced today, the ultralight Eeyo e-bike is taking on the challenges of city life in style by prioritizing agility over...
One Family’s Cabin Retreat in Washington Takes Inspiration From a Native BirdDesigned for a family of avid birdwatchers, a series of cabins takes notes from the nest of the native killdeer.
11 of the World’s Best Cabins for StargazingFrom treetop dwellings to glass retreats, these cabins make it easy to wish upon a star.
Escape to a Light-Filled, Beach-Meets-Forest Retreat in PortugalSitting across from a deserted beach on a private plot surrounded by a pine forest is a large modernist vacation home that's...
One Family’s Weekend Retreat in East Texas Lets Them Practically Live OutsideMost of the living spaces in this home are outdoors—including the enviable open kitchen and dining room.
Before & After: A Ramshackle Barn in Northern California Becomes a Family’s Rural RetreatIn Sonoma County, Faulkner Architects transforms a neglected barn into a refined guest house with a screened sleeping porch.
Modern Weekend Ski HomeA modernist cabin in British Columbian ski country is the perfect retreat for a family of outdoor adventurers.
Jerry Seinfeld’s 27-Acre Ski Retreat Lists for $15M in Telluride, ColoradoThe ranch-style compound features vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer spectacular mountain views.
These Contemporary Lake Tahoe Chalets Have Ski-In, Ski-Out AccessLocated at the Northstar Resort in Truckee, California, these LEED Gold residences offer views of the slopes—and a few are...
10 Crazy Cliffside Retreats That’ll Take Your Breath AwayWant to experience breathtaking views and the thrill of living on the edge? A visit to one of these cliffside retreats will do...
The Family TreeFor this San Diego family, the phrase "putting down roots" has taken on a whole new meaning.
6 New York Prefab Companies That Prize Modern DesignCheck out New York State’s offering of innovative modular homes.
A Family Apartment in Prague That’s Filled With Clever Storage Solutions and Built-In NooksLocated in a 1930s building in Prague, Czech Republic, this four-bedroom apartment has a bright nook, hidden study desk, and...
A Bay Area Renovation Carves Away Space to Reveal a Luminous Family HomeIn Atherton, California, the aptly named Void House carefully subtracts space—and reduces the existing footprint—in this...
Two Timber-Clad Pavilions Make Up This Australian Family RetreatNestled in the coastal Victoria region, this modern retreat caters to a three-generational family with members ranging from six...
Three Timber Cabins Form a New Zealand Architect's Family RetreatArchitect Cymon Allfrey takes a page from the traditional “bach,” or holiday home, to design this alpine getaway.