The Skygarden House was born from a desire to bring the charm and coziness associated with countryside houses into the city, to mimic the experience of living in a weekend retreat but in an urban environment with all the advantages that it entails. It was designed and built on a narrow lot in Toronto, Canada...

Guided by the desire to connect people with nature and to offer them a new type of small buildings which can allow them to embrace outdoor living without having to solely rely on customized projects which are developed over long period of time, studio Koto Design has come up with the idea of an off...

The Crescent House is one of the most interesting and most unusual structures and the reason for that is its structure. Unlike a typical house which usually has all it’s functional clustered within a compact frame, this building is organized into several volumes which are distinct but also connected. The concrete house is like a...

Inspired by childhood treehouses and their fun and mysterious nature, these amazing rentals take that concept to a whole new level, offering you the opportunity to retreat in the middle of nature and to recharge your batteries in beautiful, remote locations. Their charm comes from the fact that they’re built on or around trees and...

A house with a black exterior is like a little black cocktail dress: Suitable for any occasion or location. Seaside, tucked away in the mountains or elsewhere, a home with black cladding will never shrink into the background. It stands out against the landscape, almost as an extension of the dark earth. Infused with drama...

When asked to convert an old unused garage into a cozy living space for their client’s grandmother, Best Practice Architecture went above and beyond expectations. They created the Granny Pad, a beautiful cabin-like structure with a black exterior and an extension at the back. It’s one of the most impressive and inspiring garage transformations we...

This is a single-family home located in Ciudad de México. It was designed by studio JJRR/Arquitectura and the reason we find it so special is right there, in front of your eyes. The house has a metal structure which is also its facade, no coating added. This gives it an industrial vibe and also suggests...

The Aculco house is a project developed by PPAA Arquitectos Asociados in collaboration with Alfonso de la Concha Rojas for two brothers with a love for the outdoors and climbing in particular. The site was chosen for its marvelous views as well as the proximity to the cliffs and has been cared for and even...