If you’re looking for a small modular home, here’s an idea – GreenPods. They are built for energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainability. And what I like best is their design – from traditional to modern – but always full of detail, character and charm. Continue reading →

Situated on the edge of a pristine pine forest, on top of a rocky slope in Rysedalsvika, this holiday home is a beautiful wooden coastal retreat that overlooks Norway’s Sognefjord. It has the perfect size for a vacation home – 80 sq. meters – not too big yet not too small, either. It consists of two small buildings, which open up towards each other to form an outdoor room. Continue reading →

We dont usually write about sculptural installations, however this one-of-a-kind viewing point has touched our soft spot for unique structures. It was designed for the Sti For Oye sculpture park in Stokke, set amongst the Vestfold oak forest to the West of Oslo. Continue reading →

Creating an additional living/working space does not only add value to your home but also make your house in-tune with your current needs and lifestyle. A new extension might serve as a new home office, studio, kitchen or dining room – the possibilities are endless. Some extensions stand in contrast to the original structure, making a clear distinction between the old and new (like the Chalk House), while some simply fit in and are hardly noticeable, just like the Halvorsen Hansen Addition. Continue reading →

Just off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, Canada, lies one of the most tourist worthy places in the province – Fogo Island. Architect Todd Saunders has been commissioned to design a series of six artists’ studios, scattered on isolated, rocky terrain locations on the island. Continue reading →

Located in Norway, this beautiful coastal home is situated in one of Bergen’s most attractive sites, looking out over the southern fjords and the West coast archipelago. With a total space of 304 sq. meters, the house is planned as a twofold: the top floor is for the parents and the bottom floor is used by their two grown children. The bottom floor also consists of a small 35 sq. meters guest studio. Continue reading →

This tiny house is only 45 sq. meters.. It’s located in the Aaland Islands, a Swedish-speaking region of Finland, nestled between Stockholm and Helsinki in the middle of the Scandinavian Islands region. Designed by Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen, this small getaway home is based on the feeling of continuity. It’s designed as a long, folded wooden structure that flows up, down, over and under. Continue reading →

Salt Spring is one of the Gulf Islands nestled between mainland British Columbia, Canada and Vancouver Island. after seeing these pictures, I feel this is one of the most beautiful places to live in. Designed by architect Todd Saunders, this project consists of a 120 sq. meter house and a studio. The small buildings sit on a huge plot of land in Salt Spring Island’s Mount Thom. Continue reading →

In most cases, emerging architects and designers are confronted with the dilemma of finding clients that are willing to take a chance with young and enthusiastic creatives. This was also the case with the Hardanger Retreat project, although Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen were not discouraged. Instead, they have decided to pursue their architectural vision without compromising on originality and respect for the landscape. Continue reading →

Tucked along the base of the Tucson Mountains, this small desert home consists of 3 separate rusted-steel boxes (less than 1,500 sq. ft. altogether). Outdoor paths connect all three units, based on the concept of a residential village or micro urbanism. Each small building is oriented to a unique view of the surrounding desert landscape and wildlife. Continue reading →