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"We approach the market with the mindset of a manufacturer, emphasizing the repetition and perfection of a single excellent product,

A cutaway in the structure's cubic shape forms a front porch, where a graphic yellow door welcomes visitors. The roof slopes downwards, holding more intimate spaces at its lower end.

In the entry, an orange door and period-appropriate privacy screen set the tone.

The 484-square-foot room offers a cool respite from summer sun and a warm place to relax in winter.

The majority of the bed linens, blankets, and pillows are sourced from Danish design brand Aiayu, which produces their products using organic cotton and hand-knit cashmere and wool. Young designers are also invited to make beautiful one-of-a-kind additions to the resort.

Architect Gabrielė Ubarevičiūtė designed the House and the River—a 1,600-square-foot family residence in Lithuania—with After Party cofounder Giedrius Mamavicius. “We wanted to create a space that seamlessly merges with the natural setting and expands the living environment from inside to outside,” says Ubarevičiūtė. The home’s main volume is intersected with a wood-clad terrace, which is shielded by a sloped green roof that touches all the way to the ground.

Although this cabin functions more as a guesthouse than a she shed, there's a lot of design inspiration that can be taken from this guest resort in the forest of Southern Sweden. From its use of wood and glass to its simple, asymmetrical shape, we can easily imagine using the space as a yoga or art studio or home office.

A Nova Scotia couple learn that although triangular homes may look simple, they can be devilishly complex.

becomes this wood cocoon with ambient light coming through the clear wall panel. You don’t need to even turn on a light.”

Architect Johan Sundberg looked to Japanese architects like Kengo Kuma for inspiration for the design of a holiday home in southern Sweden. "We call it the Katsura typology, but that's probably sacrilegious," he says. The eaves of the gently sloped hipped roof extend generously in all directions, turning the deck into a covered retreat that’s part veranda, part engawa, the Japanese version of a porch.

Without the need for a permanent foundation, the Hüga House can be relocated at any time.

Road-Haus can be placed nearly anywhere recreational vehicles or trailers can. "To install Road-Haus, you will need a water line, sewer connection line, and 100 amp service for power within 20 feet of the unit," says Wheelhaus founder Jamie Mackay.

"The Studypod was designed as a detached home office, so that you can truly focus and get inspired by the nature around you," says Torstein Aa, designer and cofounder of Livit.

The Base Cabin’s angular design allows its interior to have lofty ceilings that create a more spacious environment.

The pantry features black-stained timber doors that conceal appliances, keeping the kitchen surfaces clear.