One of the coolest features of this peek-a-boo house, designed by New Zealand architects Crosson Clarke Carnachan, is the one that folds away. Wood is the main material used, both inside and out, following traditional New Zealand home styles. This ... Continue >
Upper Canada's picturesque French River is home to this passive solar cottage design by Canadian architects Altius Architecture. This 1,000-sq.-ft. cottage features an exposed wood frame that was prefabricated and assembled on location (a secluded spot on the rocky ... Continue >
We love the flavor and feel of Japanese architecture. This wooden house design by Japanese architect Yoshichika Takagi is one of a kind here in Sapporo, Japan, with a timber exterior and an interior divided by a series of wooden, ... Continue >
Japanese architecture firm Naf Architect & Design created this Zen style home; a contemporary two-volume house with separate structures that are still unified. The use of the same materials in each volume – plenty of glass and wood – creates ... Continue >
This simple yet stunning coastal house design by New Zealand's Parsonson Architects was made to work with its rugged coastal landscape. Located on the remote Shoal Bay settlement on Hawkes Bay (for the non-New Zealanders out there, it’s found at ... Continue >
