Low-impact materials were also used for the interior design, which is comprised primarily of concrete, glass, stone, wood, and steel. A palette of mostly light and neutral shades puts the attention on the views.

"The handsome Boom Boom speaker by Mathieu Lehanneur for Binauric at the #dod2014 tech pavilion"

“The site was beautiful as it is,” architect Eric Tremblay said, and he wanted to build a home that had the least impact on the terrain as possible. The lake can be seen on either side of the house, and natural materials—like the Eramosa limestone coating on the exterior—were a priority during construction.

While the homeowners and their guests have plenty of opportunities to view the outdoors, thanks in large part to windows and doors by Alumilex, an abundance of cedars offers privacy from the outside looking in. “We wanted to cut the least amount of trees,” Tremblay said.

“As a kid, I was fascinated by how clever matchbooks are. You can find brilliance in simple things. Flat cardboard matches are so simple, with the product and packaging becoming one.” —Branko Lukic, cofounder of Nonobject

“The roof terrace accessed from the master bedroom is the sunniest place, naturally,” said Tremblay. A custom-made bed by Boom Town, Tremblay’s firm, is outfitted with linens by Kravet. Outdoor seating is by Jardin de Ville.

An Emily quartz bathtub by Caml-Tomlin is surrounded by Ceragres’ fade and frammenti tile.

One of the clients’ original wishes was a dumbwaiter to the roof deck, to offset the difficulty of transporting food and drink three floors up a spiral staircase. When the dumbwaiter was ruled out due to a construction conflict on the lower levels, an external boom and crank was conceptualized as a functional solution for hassle-free entertaining.

JVC RC-M90 boom box, 1981

Tremblay chose materials that would reflect the natural setting, like the Polylam-C cedar siding from Prorez, used at the home’s entrance. The exterior floor finish is Montauk grey slate.

Continuity of exterior and interior materials can be seen in the living room, which is framed by the same Prorez cedar siding as outside. It complements a wood fireplace by Stûv, which is finished with bamboo verde stone and Montauk grey slate.

Dutch design studio Droog adapted pieces from objects in Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum to create a studio space in central Milan with wallpaper designed by Irma Boom.

Raw wood planks were painted white and fitted next to a staircase and banister by Bättig Design. Matching chairs by Thayer Coggin sit atop a Crate and Barrel rug.

“Riftcut oak panels are used in woodworking and on some kitchen walls,” said Tremblay. The design of the cabinets is by Tremblay’s firm, Boom Town, with fabrication by Atelier Boisteck. Stools by Arteriors are lined in front of a granite countertop from Costa Esmeralda.

UE Mini Boom by Logitech, $99. Compact and stylish, the UE Mini Boom portable speaker makes the perfect companion for outdoor festivities.

In the booming British beach town of Margate, longtime locals Natasha Hart and Oliver Whitmarsh teamed up with newcomer architects RL-a to salvage a 19th-century workers’ lodging. Their son Stan’s bedroom includes a vintage Habitat Skipper bed by Loïck Peyron and a climbing wall designed by Natasha. The plywood finishes are kid-friendly and also affordable.

The Ocean Cleanup's floating boom measures nearly 2,000 feet long.

Hella Jongerius / Jongeriuslab in Berlin

The Laboratory was part of a massive construction boom that only gained steam after Lithuania declared independence from the newly-founded USSR in 1918.

The detachable BOOM light takes its inspiration from machinist lamps and back panels made of polished and anodised aluminum provide back support.

BOOM BOOM BOOM! Stitched art by Kimber Follevaag

Boom Boom Room

The Case Study homes were built between 1945 and 1966 and were commissioned by Arts & Architecture magazine to create inexpensive and replicable model homes to accommodate the residential housing boom in the United States caused by the flood of returning soldiers at the end of World War II.

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Tony Hawk by Powell Peralta #tonyhawk #skateboard #skate

Boom Boom by Matthieu Lehanneur for Binauric, $249 Taking an angular tack to audio electronics, Boom Boom is more akin to an objet d’art than to its brick-like brethren. It’s chargable via USB port or outlet, Bluetooth-enabled, compatible with Apple and Android systems, and works as a speakerphone.

A Seattle couple built their own backyard house with a city-sponsored design—and then rented out their old home on the property to friends.

Opening spread of photographer Bil Zelman's latest photo promo booklet, featuring Tony Hawk and Kristen Wiig.

Nonobject, Boom by Ultimate Ears

"Main Boom Outhaul Block", Bluenose II, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia