This Spectacular Texas Retreat Cascades Down a Wooded HillsideCantilevered indoor/outdoor spaces and towering walls of glass give this Rollingwood home a tree house–like appeal.
This Mountain Retreat in Washington Has a Modern Steel LoggiaOverlooking the Methow Valley and North Cascades, this indoor/outdoor home has a dramatic roof overhang that forms a...
An Architect Turns a Weathered French Farmhouse Into a Monastic Retreat for His ParentsIn Vaucluse, where he spent his childhood summers, architect Timothee Mercier converts a dilapidated farmhouse into a minimalist...
Escape to a Light-Filled, Beach-Meets-Forest Retreat in PortugalSitting across from a deserted beach on a private plot surrounded by a pine forest is a large modernist vacation home that's...
Weathered Steel Clads a $4.7M Home Near London’s Kew GardensA modern construction in the historic context of the Kew Green Conservation Area in southwest London, the award-winning Kew House...
Man of SteelThe Seattle prince of architectural gizmos is branching out into a new line of hardware fashioned from bars and pipes.
10 Steel Prefabs That Are Both Modern and PracticalThe advantages that come with building a steel prefab go far beyond just the aesthetic choices.
6 New York Prefab Companies That Prize Modern DesignCheck out New York State’s offering of innovative modular homes.
Retreat in the Aspen GroveStudio B, a Colorado based architecture and interior design practice with offices in Boulder and Aspen, first designed the...
A Northern Californian Renovation Brings Warmth to the WildernessA former architect and practicing artist transforms a neglected property into a welcoming homestead for creative pursuits and...
A Cor-Ten Steel Retreat Rises From an Iron-Rich Hillside in SonomaTriple Barn is a steel-clad retreat inspired by rustic dwellings and the surrounding countryside.
10 Modern Vacation Homes in Mexico That Guarantee an Epic EscapeAny excuse is a good excuse for a vacation getaway to Mexico.
A Contemporary Home Cascades Down the Hillside in VancouverAstounding mountain and harbor views in Central Vancouver direct the remodel of this 1970s dwelling.
Three Cor-Ten Steel Pavilions Make Up This Art Collectors’ Rugged RetreatMacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects design a dramatic home set within their architectural village in Nova Scotia, Canada.
6 Weather-Ready Prefab Homes in FloridaThese prefabricated homes in the Sunshine State are built to withstand harsh conditions.
The Ski Retreat for All SeasonsSan Francisco–based designer Maca Huneeus created her family’s weekend retreat near Lake Tahoe with a relaxed, sophisticated...
Six Prefab Concrete Cabins Pop Up in the Foothills of PortugalSUMMARY uses its affordable Gomos System to construct a 10,743-square-foot prefab development in just eight months.
This Serene Japanese Retreat’s Overlapping Roofs Look Like Fallen LeavesAptly named Four Leaves, this curvaceous weekend home in Karuizawa fits organically into the surrounding woods.
An Off-Grid Shipping Container Home Perches at the Foothills of the Victorian AlpsMelbourne designer Robbie Walker reconfigures two containers with plywood paneling, a hydraulic deck, and steel screens to create...
This Cor-Ten House in Brazil Would Not Be Complete Without its Giant Home LibraryA modern dwelling by Brazilian design firm Atria cohesively embraces simplicity and abstraction.
A Spectacular Lakeside Retreat in New HampshireSeamless indoor/outdoor living allows a family to relax and unplug in this contemporary New Hampshire lake house.
Balnarring Retreat by Branch Studio ArchitectsBalnarring Retreat is a minimal residence located in Victoria, Australia, designed by Branch Studio Architects.
Get the Modern Camping Experience You Crave at One of These New Secluded RetreatsAs the perceptions of what a travel shelter should look and feel like has continued to adapt, Collective Retreats has been...
Modern Urban Retreat in South MinneapolisIn a South Minneapolis neighborhood of century-old housing stock, Julie Snow’s bold but elegant residential design fulfilled...
This Swedish Permaculture Retreat Is a Foodie's ParadiseNestled in the forests of Southern Sweden, this permaculture farm and retreat invites all to come explore and experiment with...
Cascading Levels Bring Light and Air Into a Narrow Home in VietnamDouble Roof House in Ho Chi Minh City opens onto a front courtyard that holds the family’s drink stall business.
A Steel-and-Glass Compound Is One Family’s Launchpad For AdventureThe four structures that form Studhorse in Northern Washington encourage family members and guests to interact with the...
10 Incredible Cave Hotels and Vacation RentalsStructures built into the sides of cliffs and mountains have existed since the prehistoric days.
Reconnect With Nature at This Revamped Rainforest RetreatMim Design remodels the 15-year-old RLC Residence to create an atmosphere conducive to rest and relaxation.
Wood-Clad Seaside Retreat in IndiaIt’s hard to believe that this idyllic house sited in a coastal coconut grove in Nandgaon, India, is a mere hour’s drive from...
Tour One of Epic Retreat’s Tiny Pop-Up Hotel Cabins in the Welsh CountrysideStep inside a pop-up hotel cabin inspired by the cave that King Arthur and his knights would have slept in while traveling—a...
A Dramatic Home on San Juan Island Appears to Cascade Toward the SeaEach of the home’s four staggered volumes is covered in a blanket of native grasses.
Stay at a Greek Island Villa Among the Ruins of a 14th-Century CastleResting along the crest of a volcanic crater on the little-known island of Nisyros in the Aegean Sea, Villa Nemésis marries the...
This Island Retreat in the Netherlands Flexes the Power of PrefabDesigned by Orange Architects, the compact, energy-efficient home features open and airy interiors that can instantly be adjusted...
Connect With Bali's Tropical Landscape at One of these Modern VillasThe island of Bali in Indonesia has long been a popular destination for travelers seeking a vibrant tropical getaway.
An Iron Foundry Is Recast as an Idyllic Country RetreatA Brooklyn couple fall for a former industrial building and turn it into an eclectic home.