This dark Yucca Valley home tricks the eye through clever use of light and shadow.

Designed with locally sourced stone and red-tinted cement, this coastal retreat effortlessly blends into its surrounding...

In designing for themselves in Phoenix, Ethan Wessel and Sarah Swartz Wessel explore architecture as a living, breathing,...

Stay in a midcentury modern hotel built and inspired by the iconic style of American architect John Lautner.

This home channels indoor/outdoor living with a myriad of amenities.

Inspired by a picture of a lunar lander, a naval architect perches a tiny house in the shrub-steppe landscape of Eastern...

Once a homestead cabin with no bedroom or bath, this revamped retreat now has all the essentials—plus a whole lot of charm.

Stepping into the holiday home of interior designer Denise Portmans is like visiting her Los Angeles design shop—a revelation in...

With this elegant steel prototype, Marmol Radziner and Associates launch a new prefab venture with the goal of bringing their...

Your hunt for the perfect neutral rug is over—Lulu & Georgia’s new collaboration with Sarah Sherman Samuel offers beautiful...

Ideal for short-term rentals, the Wonder Ranch is conveniently located in the heart of Joshua Tree and can accommodate more than...

Yurts inspire nature-immersed ideas of escaping the trappings of urban living—usually while enjoying cool breezes, icy beverages,...

Every traveler is different—some want the comforts that come with staying in a conventional hotel, while others crave adventure...

Jim Murren’s prefab house in Sin City, designed by Marmol Radziner, is as artful as it is art-filled, thanks to an asymmetrical...

Architect Lloyd Russell’s design for this desert getaway passively mitigates the elements with a utilitarian solution, turning a...

If you've been looking for a chance to experience what it'd be like to live in a tiny house, these escapes could give you that...

The islands of Indonesia are a dream come true for anyone hankering for some sun, the sea, vibrant marine life, delicious food,...

A rookie designer, a veteran builder, and an artist eschew the traditional and join forces to create a singular residence in...

It was no exodus, of course, but when Kathleen Triem quit her job at a Manhattan design firm in July 1996, her associates were...

If you love nature and the great outdoors, but aren’t keen on roughing it up in a tent, then consider renting one of these...

The barren beauty of a desert landscape can be a source of inspiration for off-the-grid prefab living.

Located just 100 miles north of New York City, the Catskills has long been a go-to destination for city dwellers.

As the perceptions of what a travel shelter should look and feel like has continued to adapt, Collective Retreats has been...

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

While staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...

Located against the beautiful and mysterious backdrop of Easter Island in Chile, the Morerava Cabins boast a sleek,...

An American architect in Paris experiments with Corbusian perceptions of interior and exterior space.

The Blue Sky prototype home tiptoes gracefully across the desert landscape just north of Joshua Tree National Park.

We have all played the game “Tetris” at least once in our lives.

Set on five acres in the Cuernavaca neighborhood of Austin, Texas, a sculptural modern home that was designed with a strong...

If Tarzan and Jane happened to be design-loving folks, they'd be right at home at any of these vacation destinations.

Built for an affordable $3,000, the Forest House is a 129-square-foot refuge outside Hanoi.

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

In a quiet corner of the famed Spanish party island, rug designer Nani Marquina and photographer Albert Font have carved out a...

Wood and masonry come together in this Minnesotan refuge that balances the built environment with the natural setting.

About an hour’s drive outside Austin, a dreamy treehouse awaits guests seeking respite in nature.