The view from Bruce's cabin is a sight for sore eyes. One of the outermost inhabited islands on the American eastern seaboard, Criehaven (technically Ragged Island) is located 20 miles off the Maine coast and one mile south of Matinicus Island.

Three 28.1 Single Mini pendant lights by Bocci hang above a dining table that was custom-built by the owner and her father. Bikappa dining chairs by Kristalia mirror the clean lines of the vintage chair in the living room.

On San Juan island, Pole Pass is an intimate waterfront retreat built to serve as a gathering space that takes advantage of the temperate Pacific Northwest summers.

While the first home Walter Gropius constructed in the United States was his own home in Lincoln, Massachusetts, his first official commission was the Hagerty House in Cohasset, Massachusetts.

The captivating and colorful cityscape of Reykjavik, Iceland is composed of both traditional and contemporary architecture. Photo by: Jesse Chehak

Sweeping 180 degree Water Views from Both Homes

Spectacular Sunrises - Watch the San Juan Ferries Go By

Consider this lively bathroom that sits within a recently completed waterfront home in Bridgehampton, New York. Situated on two-and-a-half acres of land with 360-degree views of the nearby bay and ocean, it's covered with brightly colored floor-to-ceiling tiles that reflect the shades of the neighboring water. One step through the sliding glass doors and you’ll find yourself on an open terrace.

Cairns is a waterfront tourist town and retreat for Aussies escaping the winter weather. Though on the coast, it lacks a proper beach due to its large, long mud flats. Instead, the center of town features the Cairns Esplanade Pool, a public saltwater pool/fountain/lagoon.

Richardson Architects' original plan for this waterfront plot in Belvedere, California, was to revamp an existing 1960s house, but the discovery of powderpost beetles put that idea on pause.

Despite the 1,900 square feet limit architect Cass Calder Smith faced in its renovation, this Stinson Beach, California home feels as spacious and uninhibited as the water lapping beneath its tiered dock.

Overnight, the project turned from a renovation into a full bore demolition. In its wake, a FEMA-compliant 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house rose on the site.

Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada,Town houses and sea wall Syracuse Sicily. Syracuse is famous for its rich Greek history culture amphitheatres architecture and as the birthplace of Archimedes photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine

The 3,767-square-foot apartment was carved out of a former cattle-fodder factory.

Bridge House Living Room

Sea Oaks - Waterfront Estate

The exterior view of the Douglas House stepped walkway that extends over the surrounding trees.

Michael McCarthy and Marcia Myers spent years rehabilitating the Douglas House. The double-height living room features a custom sofa and low table of Meier’s design, and an Edward Fields rug based on a sketch Le Corbusier created in 1956 for a Tokyo theater.

A waterfront conversation pit brings a touch of midcentury glamour to this modern oasis in Miami Beach.

Conceived and developed by Arctic explorer Børge Ousland, these award-winning waterfront cabins are located on Manshausen Island, Norway.

Exposed CLT lines the ceiling and walls, and floor-to-ceiling glazing frames picturesque views of the surrounding forest and nearby waterfront.

Original architect A.I. Bumgardner had a major influence on Seattle’s urban landscape. Notable works include the city’s Waterfront Park and the conversion of Queen Anne High School into an apartment complex.

Generations of family have lived on this wooded, waterfront site, where architect Will Randolph has built a weekend getaway for less than $70,000.

Remarkable Swiss Waterfront Villa: Just five minutes outside of Lugano, architect and interior designer Mischa Groh meticulously constructed Villa Cigno. With spectacular views of the lake and Mount San Salvitore, this newly built home is a contemporary masterpiece. Presented by Fontana Sotheby's International Realty.

Features like the elegant Movable Bridge invite pedestrians to linger on the waterfront.

A young Vancouver family asked Falken Reynolds Interiors to convert their waterfront vacation home on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast into their primary residence. To facilitate livability for the foursome, an enlarged kitchen, complete with a large white island with wood hardware, was a major part of the renovation.

Blue tiles reference the waterfront.

Waterfront entrance and public space

Bathed in light, the master bedroom overlooks stunning waterfront views.

This waterfront prefab was renovated to better capture sea views.