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Residence from the water reservoir

Sitting eight feet off the ground, Erica and Eduardo Heidenreich’s island retreat in the Paraná River delta, north of Buenos Aires, is built to withstand the remote wetland’s periodic flooding.

Designed by the cofounder of New York’s iconic Dean & DeLuca, the serene residence sits on a secluded enclave with a pool and a meditation room.

An exterior view of the main residence highlighting its large lot and tranquil setting.

The simple wood deck features innovative cutouts that allow full-grown Yucca trees to peek through.

C.F. Møller Architects implements an abundance of brick in an homage to another of their projects, the elegant Aarhus University.

Perched in Sicily's Monte Cofano Nature Reserve, this one-bedroom home—which was once an agricultural storehouse—offers views of an unspoiled natural landscape, from the mountains to the sea. Original details, such as exposed beams and stone walls line the interiors, while a large, partially shaded patio extends the charm outside.

The living room is warmed by a Morsø 1440 cast-iron stove and features a pair of calfskin folding seats that are original to the house.

A small wood-burning stove anchors a corner of the living room that offers straight-on views of the snow-capped volcanoes.

Water is sourced from local springs and waterfalls, and is then heated with a gas boiler.

The bedroom in La Tagua faces views of the green slope to the south. The loft also includes a sheltered terrace and another small bed to the side.

A wooden ladder leads up to the loft bedroom. A wood-burning stove provides heating.

The petroleum-treated reclaimed oak cladding was selected for its corrosion resistance and its rustic look, which helps the cabins blend into their surroundings.

“The biggest problem was the windows,” says Croxatto. “They could only be installed on days without wind, and as you can see, the main facade doesn’t have a ledge—so they were inserted from the rooftop to their final position. This took many days to complete.”

The 269-square-foot La Tagua cabin, seen on the left, is set downslope from the 204-square-foot La Loica cabin and is connected to the main road by three flights of stairs.

“On the first floor, we decided to open the cabins up to views with a floor-to-ceiling window that connects the living area to the sea,” explains Felipe Croxatto. “In the second-floor bedroom, we frame select views through smaller windows.”

Both cabins are elevated on wooden pillars about 260 feet above sea level.