When you know what you want your tendency is to move toward it, well in this case it would be pointing at it. I think this is exactly what inspire this simple looking lake house in Finland. A home on the hill overlooking the lake, this wedge shaped structure is very much one with nature. [...]
History tells us that the different early civilizations began in places beside bodies of water. As we all know, water is an essential necessity. It is the source of life–food, hydration, hygiene, and of course, fun! Living beside lakes or rivers in a cabin is always a great experience, but living on a boathouse that’s [...]
Collingwood in Ontario, Canada can only mean two things–cool ski spots and warm cabins. At the foot of this hill is exactly where a modern ski cabin belonging to a family of six can be found. A project by AKB (AtelierKastelicBuffey), this cabin has definitely redefined the heights for what a modern and chic ski [...]
Lighthouses have always been the star of the horizon. They are very simple structures that play a significant role in navigating ships to or away from shore. This is probably the reason why one home along the southern coast of the UK took the concept of the lighthouse’s nature and made it its inspiration. It’s [...]
Most often, architects would really like their works to stand out and be different. In order to do this, they usually think beyond the box. On the other hand, German architects grabowski.spork chose to think within the box and built a house inspired by it! The cube house in Frankfurt, Germany is certainly one of [...]
Lately I’ve noticed a growing number of architects who are going for projects of building small structures. Isn’t it that building a smaller structure is less complicated than larger ones? However, it really is quite a challenge when it comes to making every available but limited area functional. To the couple architect Sarah Deeds and [...]
As the saying goes, “if you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen” but when you’re in the middle of the desert, do you even have a choice? Living in the desert is a challenge. Without enough vegetation in the surroundings and exposure to very high temperatures, it can surely take away the [...]
For years and years people have been trying to imitate the beauty of nature, incorporating it in architectural designs, interior concepts, and using it as inspiration for furniture and fixture. Organic designs and eco-friendly has become a popular theme for homes nowadays. The more nature you have the better. Sad to say living on tree [...]
Barn Restored from Rustic to Modern and Cozy House in Pine Plains, New York by architect Preston Scott Cohen
Recycled Belgian Barn House by Architect Rita Huys
Environment and Economic Friendly Tree House in New Zealand by Jono Williams and Friends
The Ultimate Japanese Inspired Coastal Home by Yamamori Architect & Associates
Compact but Chic Home by Naturehumaine Architects
Compact Archipod Shed–Fun and Functional
Compact Cave House in Spain by Architect Anton Garcia-Abril