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Greg Knapp and Robyn Traynor worked with architect Peter Braithwaite to design a nature retreat for their family on a slice of Canadian wilderness. It has two shed-roofed structures joined by a boardwalk elevated above a preexisting walking path on the couple’s land.

The firm envisioned the pool as a spot where water floods the stone, "almost in a way of a pond remaining after the turning tides."

Norske Mikrohus’s latest project, Rast, is a 174-square-foot-home that promises to get you closer to nature.

Whether it’s cross-country skiing in the winter or trail running in the summer, the 330-foot home’s minimalist design encourages Catherine to be outside in the surrounding landscape throughout the year.

The proximity of the kitchen island, which seats four, makes it easy for the couple to serve dishes fresh from the stove.

The guest room is part of the addition off the kitchen, and can act as an ADU when necessary.

The couple laid the patio with concrete pavers in a randomized pattern. The gaps between the commercial-grade pavers are filled with decomposed granite.

By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, this historic home has been treated to a modern new look.

The kitchen opens up to a covered courtyard, which features a fireplace that transforms the semi-outdoor space into a cozy living area year round. This courtyard connects to the covered deck, from which the bedrooms can be accessed.

A screen divides an entry porch from the first of several private courtyards and outdoor areas. The home is clad in ebony-stained cedar siding, which contrasts with mahogany casework.

Woods & Water northwest view

Thick custom casework surrounds a set of solid mahogany lift-and-slide pocket doors.

The skylight illuminates the Vieques bathtub designed by Patricia Urquiola.

After: The bathroom was divided into a powder room and primary bath, which features Ann Sacks tile in a geometric Kelly Wearstler pattern on the floor. "I'm not one to put tile in a niche,