This gorgeous cottage home design located in the resort setting of Mar Azul, on the shore of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was developed for low maintenance, low cost and low environmental impact with an eco friendly cottage appeal. Designed by Argentina’s BAK Architects, this cottage home is surrounded by forest, offering a private, peaceful setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. The concrete and glass house offers a great view of the outdoors, with an understated look that suits its natural surroundings. The ... Continue >
The architects at TYIN Tegnestue – a non-profit group of student architects – designed these unusual wood prefab houses, Soe Ker Tie Hias, which translates to “Butterfly Houses,” in Noh Bo, Tak, Thailand. These eco-friendly prefab homes are named for their innovative flip-up roof design that enables effective natural ventilation while collecting rainwater for re-use. These compact wood houses are clad in locally harvested bamboo, and the material is woven using a traditional method on the front and rear facades ... Continue >
Seattle architect Nils Finne has redefined the coastal home, taking it from rustic to rich in this lake cabin design – a beauty on Lake Superior at Eagle Harbor, at the north of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Set on a forested three-acre property, this waterfront retreat features a magnificent 40-ft. wall of glass that frames the lake view. The 2,000-sq.-ft. cabin cantilevers over the water, creating the feeling of being within nature, as opposed to just looking at it from the ... Continue >
Here's a really cool lake house design. With architect Todd Saunders of Saunders Architecture at the helm, this modern, boat-inspired vacation home boasts just the right blend of rustic charm and contemporary influences. With a wood roof that wraps around to form the rear wall and the floor, this compact cottage retreat is like a warm embrace, welcoming residents and their lucky guests to relax and take in the amazing lake view via the fully glazed front facade. A large ... Continue >
Talk about compact! Danish architecture firm Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter designed this innovative book nook, the Read Nest Cabin, in an incredible 10-sq.-ft. space! And while it may be small, it sure is sweet – the unique design set in a wooded Danish location is modest, designed for a book worm. A fold-down bed, a table and built-in book shelves cover off everything this mini cabin was designed for – you, and a few of your favorite paperbacks and hard-covers. Built ... Continue >
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