Eight years after construction began, this lakeside weekend home 80 miles outside Johannesburg, South Africa, received the...

In a forested suburb of Cape Town, four cylinders make a tower-like hideout on a businessman’s family estate.

Nestled on a family farm, this South African shipping container cabin is completely off the grid.

It took 11 years of traversing through three different countries for Eric Bigot to develop his Zenkaya prefab housing concept.

Located in the wine region of Benguela Cove, this modern family retreat is well suited to make the most of its unique natural...

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

Architect Lee de Wit and his relatives work together to create a getaway where nearly everything in sight tells a story.

Sunken in the earth and topped with native grass, this low-slung concrete home lets the landscape rule.

Tucked away in Basque Country, Heva is a tiny prefab cabin that opens up to the landscape.

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

Clad in timber and well-connected to the outdoors, this retreat in the village of Kommetjie is a nod to traditional cottage...

Design Indaba founder Ravi Naidoo steers us through the design destination of Cape Town with his recommendations.

With neighboring duplexes supplying rental income, two Knoxville architects patiently—and affordably—craft their dream home.

Architect Paul Elliott erects an eco-friendly home on family property, implementing sustainable materials and Japanese...

Smart window placements and multifunctional rooms make this the perfect getaway to gather, socialize, and connect.

In the Elgin Valley, a simple rural form by Scott + Partners sets the foundation for an indoor/outdoor getaway.

Requested to build "nothing that looks like a house," an architect creates a barn-inspired retreat with its own conservatory to...

Den’s new easy-to-assemble, flat-packed cabin is disrupting the prefab scene.

This modular building composed of 140 shipping containers is designed to revitalize and revamp the downtown core of Johannesburg,...

The Pond House mirrors and honors its surroundings in both form and function.

In the midst of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, surrounded by wild palms, fig trees, and African wildlife, is the luxurious yet...

A modernist cabin in British Columbian ski country is the perfect retreat for a family of outdoor adventurers.

Check out the best products crafted in the South, part of our 2019 Made in America series.

Hungarian design studio Hello Wood unveils Kabinka, an affordable, compact cabin that can fit a kitchenette, bed, desk, and couch.

Gregory Katz’s concrete home and rubber-clad studio in Johannesburg ooze effortless cool.

Out of The Valley just completed their latest project, the Holly Water Cabin—and it’s available for rent.

With interiors and an architectural style that's deeply rooted in indigenous design traditions, the recently opened Bisate Lodge...

Two brothers utilize vernacular building techniques to create the Witklipfontein Eco Lodge on a working farm near Vredefort Dome.

The Italian architect is on a mission to transform the world's cities into lush living landscapes—and his next target is Cairo.

From skiing to soaking up the sun, a family retreat for all seasons.

A Bay Area landscape designer works her yard like a jigsaw puzzle, packing a bevy of distinctive destinations into a steep and...

What if the World/Design Studio is one inspired outfit.

From the familiar log model to Swiss chalets and Swedish friggebods, cabins are the simplest of structures, made from local...

A perfect destination for visitors to Devon, England who love the environment and seek serene, natural surroundings, as well as...

With these modern-day lodges for Kansas City campers heading to the country, a Missouri architecture firm puts a fresh face on a...

In South Carolina's Lowcountry, a contemporary house soars amid the oaks and alligators.