Although not for the faint of heart, a cliffside home can offer the excitement of living on the edge, as well as unparalleled...

Hidden on a hill overlooking Australia’s Pittwater Bay, Rob Brown’s design for the James-Robertson house happily opens itself...

Helsinki-based architecture studio Mer Arkkitehdit nestles a monochromatic villa among the trees in the 19th-century seaside town...

With four outdoor living spaces, this prefab Cliff May abode is perfect for large-scale entertaining.

Walls of glass, horizontal roof planes, and a natural material palette enable this expansive home to feel like an extension of a...

Tucked behind a concrete block wall and shaded by mature California Sycamores, this 1954 midcentury offers a peaceful oasis in...

This clifftop residence, designed to nestle into the environment, boasts a wall of windows that showcases spectacular ocean views.

The 1954 residence in Long Beach’s Rancho Estates is all about indoor/outdoor living.

The home and studio of the legendary landscape architect features a glass solarium and outdoor amphitheater.

Perched atop a rocky two-acre lot overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the enchanting 1957 home is now seeking a whopping $12.5 million.

Originally hired to complete an extension, AR Design Studio ended up designing an entire house after the original was split in...

A historic French estate inspired by Claude Monet has been revived as a neo-futurist garden with otherworldly art and...

Located in the city's iconic Sea Cliff neighborhood, a historic abode is treated to a stunning renovation.

Listed for a whopping €33M, the 1920s mansion sits on a rocky cliff overlooking the French Riviera.

With an angled roof designed to resemble the surrounding cliffs, a house in Maui, Hawaii, is built to meld with the landscape.

Architect Emili Fox saw the cliff not as a challenge but as an opportunity to build a wellness-focused home for her family.

Designed for a family of avid birdwatchers, a series of cabins takes notes from the nest of the native killdeer.

Perched on a mountain in Quebec, Canada, this modern cabin resembles a pair of binoculars peering out over the land.

Designed by Trigueiros Architecture, this lovely minimalist retreat appears to float above the rocky cliff upon which it is...

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

A vacation home for a Chilean family rises on stilts from a rocky cliff, enjoying idyllic views of Lago Todos los Santos.

Humble in size but big on seaside views and low-key vibes, the beach bungalow is a classic staple of beachside culture across the...

If you like living on the edge, then staying at a vacation rental or hotel perched on a cliff might give you the rush you seek.

On a sun-soaked cliff off the coast of Helsinki, the Nolla Cabin offers affordable, eco-friendly accommodation—all in 97 square...

These modern sanctuaries will add a touch of zen to your routine.

Inspired by ancient ruins, Frankie Pappas crafts a green-roofed, brick guesthouse that connects deeply with nature.

Perched on pink granite cliffs, a series of prefab pavilions offer a luxe, back-to-nature experience in one of Tasmania’s oldest...

The thought of Scottish homes often conjures a vision of stone row houses nestled together on cobblestone streets, rolling green...

With little time to waste, an Australian firm erects an efficient prefab overlooking the ocean.

Taking cues from the flora, fauna, and rocky cliffs of Big Sur, California, Mickey Muennig's brand of organic architecture...

From the Eames House to a progressive modular home by Jean Prouvé, these five midcentury prefabs were ahead of their time.

With a spacious courtyard, pitched shiplap ceilings, and terra-cotta floors, the residence is a prime example of the architect’s...

Perched along the banks of the River Ouse near the historic English town of Lewes is a Cor-Ten steel house with a "carved-away"...

As a sculptor who spent years living and working in France, Loraine Strait always dreamed of living closely with nature and...

Structures built into the sides of cliffs and mountains have existed since the prehistoric days.

Constructed in harmony with the expansive vistas and valleys that surround it, Ridge Mountain Residence plays up the beauty of...