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Situated in Emporio, Santorini's biggest village, the home blends the region's iconic white facades with a contemporary interior.

With five levels and an open floor plan, there's no shortage of space to find your zen, or an extra room for the in-laws.

While situated amoung tall trees, this boutique lodging in Mexico is close to the beach, and offers travelers a place to rejuvenate and unwind.

A look at the main entryway. “The interior is a celebration of Douglas fir. It has a warm, orangey richness to it that feels welcoming,

Case Terrosa floor plan

Front elevation of Tree House by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects

A look at the rear of the home, which connects several geometric forms around the open corner concept. The interior seamlessly flows outward to meet a large patio, pool, and sunken entertainment area.

For this Long Island project, architect John Patrick Winberry rotated the back of the home ninety degrees, designing the main living spaces around an L-shaped corner. This allowed the building to follow the path of the sun and “interact with the interior,” as Winbury puts it, through an abundance of carefully placed Marvin windows.

The home’s design relies on a mix of historical and modern references. For instance, the front facade reads as more traditional, while the back takes on more modern forms.

A small side patio offers an un-hindered view of open forest.

Through floor-to-ceiling windows, villa suite residents can savor daytime breezes and starry evening skies.

The residents, who previously lived in Japan, asked that the bathroom be modeled after a Japanese-style bathhouse. Wood-effect porcelain tiles from Ariostea line the shower and tub area.