Soak In New Zealand’s Rugged Beauty at This Remote Farmhouse Retreat
Accessible via helicopter or a 40-minute 4x4 ride overtop clifftop farm tracks, Scrubby Bay offers a remote slice of paradise on...
Stay at a Stone-and-Glass Retreat in a Remote New Zealand Bay
Relax and soak up the scenery at this stunning architectural gem close to the sea.
This Coastal New Zealand Retreat Mixes Business and Pleasure
Nestled in Christchurch, an architect's home and office pays tribute to New Zealand's awe-inspiring surroundings.
Just Getting to This Remote Patagonian Retreat Is an Adventure
A vacation home for a Chilean family rises on stilts from a rocky cliff, enjoying idyllic views of Lago Todos los Santos.
Three Timber Cabins Form a New Zealand Architect's Family Retreat
Architect Cymon Allfrey takes a page from the traditional “bach,” or holiday home, to design this alpine getaway.
Remote Control
A family selects prefab to make sure their new home, located 1,700 miles away, is turnkey-ready upon their arrival.
A Remote Cabin in New Zealand Celebrates Affordable Materials and Life’s Simple Pleasures
Located on a windswept site, this one-bedroom retreat is built to withstand the rigors of rural life, and it can sleep up to six...
The New Zealand House Built on a Sled
This charming two-story beach house is simple, functional, and can be towed to any beach or barge
This Rustic Modern Home Embraces New Zealand’s Natural Splendor
In a scenic location near lush wildlife, cascading falls, and black sand surf beaches, sits a timber-clad home with grand living...
A Spectacular Lakeside Retreat in New Hampshire
Seamless indoor/outdoor living allows a family to relax and unplug in this contemporary New Hampshire lake house.
A Rammed Earth Home Rises on a Breathtaking Site in New Zealand’s Southern Alps
The use of rammed earth ties the home of a vintner to the terroir.
A New Book Explores 25 of the World’s Most Sensuous Buildings
“The Touch​” shows that great design is not just visually appealing—it engages all of the human senses.
Glass Walls Wrap a Prefab Boathouse on a Remote Ontario Lake
Building Arts Architects transported materials by barge to the rocky shore of Kawagama Lake, and erected the spectacular...
The New Zealand Native That's Taking Over Rotterdam
The sleek lighting designs of Sabine Marcelis are capturing the attention of fashion houses and architecture firms alike.
A Curved Holiday Home Nestles Into a Spectacular Clifftop in New Zealand
Belinda George Architects crafts a family “bach” on New Zealand’s North Island that celebrates the native bush and outdoor living.
To Design a Cabin in New Zealand, Its Architect Looked to the Sky
Birds fluttering overhead gave Barry Connor inspiration for the compact cabin, which is positioned for some of the most...
A Tiny Cabin Boasts Big Views of the New Zealand Countryside
Voted New Zealand's Best Small Home in 2016, this petite retreat has been cleverly designed to sleep up to eight guests.
Off-the-Grid Island House in New Zealand Connects with the Outdoors
A remote beachside cottage evokes the spirit of camping trips.
A Wedge-Shaped Home Opens Up to the New Zealand Bush
On the Tutukaka coastline, a couple carves out a slice of paradise with a wooden home inspired by traditional baches.
This New Zealand Design Duo’s Headquarters Are as Fresh and Lighthearted as They Are
George & Willy’s signs and display systems are minimalist, functional, and playful.
A Striking Black House Appears to Float in the New Zealand Mountains
Cantilevered atop a concrete foundation and wrapped in glass, Alpine Terrace House by Fearon Hay Architects hovers gently over...
This Tiny House in New Zealand Is a 241-Square-Foot Slice of Paradise
Inspired by the cinematic landscape of New Zealand’s North Island, this tiny home is the guest house you’ve always wanted to...
A Prefab Cabin in New Hampshire Is a Magnificent Mountain Retreat
Perched atop a soaring granite outcropping, I-Kanda Architects' Cabin on a Rock is a modernist hideaway.
A Sun-Kissed Home Hits the Market in Otago, New Zealand
Built in 2020, the contemporary dwelling spans nearly 5,000 square feet, and it frames picturesque views of the surrounding...
11 of the World’s Best Cabins for Stargazing
From treetop dwellings to glass retreats, these cabins make it easy to wish upon a star.
A New Retreat in the Indian Himalayas Captures Epic Views
The crown jewel of The Kumaon hotel in Uttarakhand is a cantilevered dining room with glass walls.
Escape to a Light-Filled, Beach-Meets-Forest Retreat in Portugal
Sitting across from a deserted beach on a private plot surrounded by a pine forest is a large modernist vacation home that's...
A New Zealand Couple Build a Tiny, Cedar-Clad Cabin for $72K
The 162-square-foot Hideaway is now up for grabs as they prepare to craft their next dream retreat.
This DIY Home in New Zealand Doubles as a Coffee Spot and Art Gallery
A budget-savvy, well-caffeinated couple get their hands dirty building a house, art gallery, and coffee kiosk on New Zealand’s...
This New Zealand Architect Created a House That Looks Like a Tiny Village
An Auckland architect switches up the formula on the Victorian villas that populate his neighborhood.
A Minimalist Cabin in New Zealand Is Crafted From Eco-Friendly Timber
Vertical slats give this elemental cabin in Cardrona Valley a graphic appeal.
This Moody New Zealand Home Overlooks the Black Sands of Piha Beach
On New Zealand’s rugged west coast, a family’s brooding beach house opens up to the surrounding canopy and ocean views.
Explore the World of Shipping Container Design With a New Architectural Book
Featuring built, unbuilt, and in-progress projects, the new monograph on architectural studio LOT-EK offers an in-depth look at...
You Won’t Want to Leave This Cozy Cabin in New Zealand
An Australian couple build a small cabin retreat in New Zealand for their family—then decide to make it available to rent for the...
A Stellar Work of Midcentury Modern Architecture Is Up For Sale in New Zealand
Completed in 1963 by Hall & Mackenzie, The Japanese-inspired Fletcher House is in mint condition—and it’s packed with custom...
The New Gogoro Eeyo Is the Sports Car of the E-Bike World
Announced today, the ultralight Eeyo e-bike is taking on the challenges of city life in style by prioritizing agility over...

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