When building such a modest structure in a large landscape, designer and client often had to defend their vision to their collaborators. “We knew this house was going to be for Maggie and she would live there alone,” designer Lauren Moffitt says. “But people are always projecting for future resale. Putting in the smallest size of anything—to any subcontractor, it’s just not reasonable.”

With respect to the sloping meadow, the home is designed to coexist and therefore never breaks the ridgeline.

The Weber residence sits comfortably in the rich, green Wisconsin valley.

Martin Buser sharing a quiet moment with his three comrades.

The creation of the hotel was influenced by the site and unfolds as a succession of protected and comfortable interior spaces from which visitors can contemplate the exterior landscape.

Aerial view

Upon entering the winery, visitors are met with a minimalist hall and an unobstructed route through the structure.

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Nestled into a sandstone hill overlooking the English Channel , the 2,280-square-foot house is distinguished by a red stainless steel chimney made in Germany. Pett Level, England Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017

The family presses apple trees from the hundred-year-old orchard for cider.

An overhead view shows how the structure seamlessly integrates into its surroundings.

The Courmayeur Ski & Snowboard School's home is part of a cluster of buildings located in the ski area of Plan Checrouit, at the foot of Mont Blanc. LEAPfactory’s design for the facility, while crisp and contemporary, echoes the design of its neighbors, particularly their asymmetrical gables.

The view from the bathroom.

From a distance, the fading of the flint reflects the range of colors of the outlying landscape.

This unique safari tent can be found near White River National Forest, Colorado, and is perfect for a glamping getaway. The tent features a beautiful California king four poster bed that guarantees a peaceful sleep. There is also a deck where guests can enjoy soaking in the beautiful views.

“There’s a tradition on the islands to name things. These houses have already earned the nickname les pintes de lait—the milk cartons,

The house is part of a working agrarian landscape, with its three distinct volumes—day pavilion, night pavilion, and shed—inspired by the local vernacular architecture.