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Nothing makes a bath more relaxing than a breathtaking view.

Pandolfini Architects melds steel, concrete, and oak in an elegant, double-height rear addition to a 100-year-old residence.

Composed of cubic modules, a minimalist Moroccan villa encourages relaxation while referencing local building traditions.

Perched on a steep hillside, a pair of secluded oak cabins blend into the rugged landscape of Navidad, Chile.

This temporary accommodation for traveling professors tilts toward the water like the bow of a boat.

Bright-yellow louvers and rattan partitions provide the perfect mix of privacy and daylighting for a high-rise flat in the Neihu...

Smart design and reclaimed materials create a striking, eco-friendly home in the Sydney suburb of Lewisham.

Perched on a rocky bluff, a three-module home in the San Juan islands emphasizes energy-efficient design and indoor/outdoor...

A playful plywood addition brings the house-within-a-house concept to a family-run hotel in Berlin.

Moloney Architects fashions a brick-and-wood pavilion to bring light into a historic home in Victoria.

Accessible via helicopter or a 40-minute 4x4 ride overtop clifftop farm tracks, Scrubby Bay offers a remote slice of paradise on...

Set on a forested Vancouver Island lot nestled between mountains and ocean, this sculptural house follows the contour of the land.

Maximum privacy and expansive views define this single-level home on a hilly slope along the Algarve coast.

Built in 1956, this modest midcentury conveys the charm of its era with vaulted wood ceilings, lots of glass, and a hefty stone...

Nature lovers looking for an unforgettable experience would do well to stay at EcoCamp Patagonia—an award-winning, sustainable...

Oriented towards the landscape, this modern home in Ecuador embraces stunning ocean and forest views.

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Relax and soak up the scenery at this stunning architectural gem close to the sea.

Located on Shinar Mountain in Connecticut, this midcentury home is all about the finest views from the largest windows.

Located in the sylvan enclave of Innis Arden, this home soaks up the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

From the ocean views to the pool, this home is a spacious seaside escape.

Packed with off-grid tech, the partially prefabricated Waterfall Residence soaks up stunning views of Carmel Valley.

Soak up resort-like living with a saltwater pool, spa, and an abundance of bespoke design details.

Clad in weathered larch and pale brick, a riverside residence in Suffolk County soaks up sun and views.

Soak up the capital city's warm, convivial spirit while living like a local in these holiday homes.

Soak up serene forest views in this home less than an hour away from Grand Central Station.

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Perched on a cliff above the North Saskatchewan River, this 240-square-foot family retreat soaks up jaw-dropping views.

These luxe designs are the definition of bathing beauties.

Spanning over 21,000 square feet, the property soaks up sweeping seaside vistas with floor-to-ceiling windows.

This modern take on the rustic barn offers a unique space for guests to soak in the gorgeous mountain vistas near Jackson,...

Luciano Kruk perforates a concrete volume with glass walls to fashion a simple yet elegant vacation home in the province of...

We chat with the founder and CEO of Spinnova, a Finnish company turning wood pulp into cellulose fibers that can then be used in...

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