This beautiful modern home is perceived as a single level structure, however its interior features various levels and space configuration, making it efficient while still keeping its minimal contemporary chic. Its horizontal form features white long lines, and a flat roof which overhangs walls of glass and protected outdoor spaces. Continue reading →

We spoke to Stepan Skala from Bachbox, and discovered that a box is not just a box – it’s a stylish portable shelter, designed for extreme environments, with an outer steel shell and four large folding decks which completely enclose the building when not in use. Continue reading →

Nowadays, almost each and every one of us is familiar with the concept of recycling. However, one man has taken it to another level. That man was Edouard T. Arsenault, who started collecting bottles from his community, and in the spring of 1980, at the age of 66, he began his construction of the Bottle Houses. Continue reading →

Sometimes a change in perspective makes all the difference in the world. Which was exactly what MVRDV did in designing two private houses in Borneo-Sporenburg Amsterdam – the most compact new housing district in The Netherlands.

This former harbor area, located east of the wonderful city of Amsterdam, was inspired by the city’s canal houses. The developers were looking to turn it into a kind of an old fashioned neighborhood like ‘De Jordaan’. The result was 60 terraced houses, each having its own plot, with a 6cm gap separating each unit. Continue reading →

Under Heaven is an interesting project by Leonard van Munster. This tree house is perched at the top of the 12-story building of Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam. It is constructed from boxes and packing materials portraying original graphical text displays. A cabin in the sky. Continue reading →

I gotta’ tell you, this is one of the most beautiful cabins I have ever seen – intimate, cozy with just the right amount of rustic – a true home away from home. It sits on a working ranch, set on a spectacular plateau at eight thousand feet, with stands of aspen and distant views to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Continue reading →

Remember we told you about Derek Diedricksen, aka Deek – the mad scientist with too much lumber on his hands? Well, here’s another one of his tiny creations of a home. It’s called the GottaGiddaWay Micro-Hut Cabin, and it’s indeed a one-of-a-kind, micro prototype of a homeless shelter. Continue reading →

As people grow older they prefer a home that would allow for easy mobility and minimal level changes, in other words, open spaces and no stairs. This was exactly the request of a retired couple, who own this lovely house in the hills above St. Helena. Continue reading →

This small, historic barn was transformed into a ‘guy space’, and I’m sure all guys would love a place like that; a place of their own where they could gather around to watch football games, play poker, and simply have a good time. Sounds to me like this place is the modern interpretation of the Gentleman’s Club. Continue reading →

This small house is only 640 sq. ft., serving as the architect’s family retreat in Sonoma County. Nestled among vineyards, this charming cottage was inspired by Charles Keeler’s definition of California architecture as “landscape design with occasional rooms in case of rain.” – Spot on! Continue reading →