Vacation Homes

A couple and their son opted for a compact model by Manta North as a family retreat from their hectic life in Riga.

The Silhouette House by Lazor/Office is a two-part wood, glass, and steel building united by a sprawling system of decks and walkways.

A sweeping roofline creates a surprisingly spacious interior for this holiday home located eight hours north of Stockholm.

The Scandinavian-inspired design by Manta North is tucked neatly between an extinct volcano and the Atlantic, where exceptional scenery is in no short supply.

Estúdio Amatam creates a bright, geometric holiday home for two families in a coastal village near Lisbon.

Using recycled materials and by-hand techniques, Thomas Bossel of Pax Architects traded out refinement for rough-hewn edges to create an idyllic escape for his young family.

Riffing on the Landes region’s agricultural vernacular, Lesgourgues designs a voluminous, airy retreat capped with a shed roof.

Along the Nordic nation’s southeast coast, Line Solgaard Arkitekter creates a magical family getaway that stands in symbiosis with its surroundings.

Returning to its roots, local firm Iragüen Viñuela Arquitectos creates a gable-roofed vacation home while preserving the surrounding flora.

Casa da Volta reimagines what a rural retreat can be, with its rustic yet luxurious materiality and tranquil courtyard.

If you've ever entertained fantasies of a modernist escape on a tropical island, you'll fully understand why each of these homeowners took the leap.

This summer home literally draws a "Y" on the landscape and is built on an olive tree-covered hill facing Greece's shimmering Finikounda Bay.

A sustainable cabin in the Bahamas offers a respite for a Florida family.

From Westhampton to Montauk, these Long Island retreats celebrate their beachside locales.

The geometric vacation home designed by Lisbon-based Bak Gordon Arquitectos incorporates local materials like lime mortar and cork.

Designed by Mexico City–based firm BAAQ', Casa Naila features four pitched-roof volumes that open to the pristine shores of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.

Unexpectedly facing the renovation alone, a Brooklyn-based DIYer rallies the help of her friends to transform a dated home.

From a reimagined oil mill in Sicily to a restored Tuscan farmhouse, these enchanting villas abound with rustic details including stone walls, exposed beams, and brick archways.

A Japanese architect blurs the edges between shelter and site in a summer retreat enveloped by woodland.

Atelier Rua and Studio Stories transform an old building in Olhão, Portugal, into a minimalist guesthouse with arched doorways, a rooftop terrace, and a private pool.

MAPA Architects revitalizes an old ranch house in rural Uruguay—more than 5,300 miles away from the clients’ primary home.

Perched on a steep hillside, a pair of secluded oak cabins blend into the rugged landscape of Navidad, Chile.

A Bay Area family harnesses the power of prefab to build a weekend hideaway replete with custom finishes.

Drawing on Japanese, Scandinavian, and Shaker influences, Whitten Architects designs a decidedly non-rustic lakeside retreat in New Hampshire.

Out of The Valley just completed their latest project, the Holly Water Cabin—and it’s available for rent.

Nestled in a lush landscape, the solar-powered retreat cantilevers toward the ocean like a ship’s bow.

Stellar views, local pine, and a Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired design combine in a compact cabin perched high in the Kvitfjell Mountains.

Tarah and Drew MacAlmon dreamed big to create The Lofthouse, a collaborative workspace and Airbnb in their hometown of Black Forest, Colorado.

Prefab builder Pluspuu erects a rustic yet refined retreat an hour’s drive from Helsinki.

Peter Braithwaite Studio crafts a peaceful retreat for a couple in Seabright, Nova Scotia.