Wooden masonry, huge windows overlooking the pine forest, location on the shores of the Gulf of Riga – this cottage in Jurmala looks just idyllic from the outside. The wonderful nature that surrounds the house seems to have made its way and settled inside: pleasant calm shades of the natural palette prevail in the design…
Some may be intimidated by completely wooden houses, it seems that it looks old-fashioned and not entirely practical. But this cannot be said at all about this cottage in Norfolk, England – the house is surrounded by a forest and a lake, so it just merges with nature. Everything inside is completely made of wood,…
Canadian architect Patrick Warren has built a wonderful bay weekend getaway for himself with just one idea: to keep the intervention to the beautiful local ecosystem to a minimum. The architecture of the house is simple and clean, and the materials are only natural – thus the structure almost ideally merged with the forest landscape,…
This delightful 1909 Art Nouveau villa sits atop a mountain just above the famous Lake Como, providing guests with views they will remember for a lifetime. The mansion boasts a rich history as it was built on the site of a medieval watchtower. After a recent renovation, the interiors of the house have received a…
We continue to travel around Sweden in search of beautiful Scandinavian cottages. And today we have an unusual home – a beautiful coastal house with its own small pier, which is located on a tiny island an hour’s drive from Stockholm. Its facade is red (like actually all houses on the island), the windows are…
This house of 200 sqm was built in 2020 on Lake Ontario in Canada. The building consists of two simple volumes connected by a glazed lobby. The light interiors with white walls and pine furniture are a curious contrast to the dark cedar facade. The designer and the owners decided not to overload the house…
No tree was harmed during the construction of this cottage in the woods by the lake on Bainbridge Island, Washington. The architects even designed the terrace around the existing trees, so that they are now an integral part of the house! And in overall, the project was created primarily with the thought of nature and…
This Texas home impresses with both its exterior and its gorgeous design that blends fine furnishings, art and breathtaking views. Despite the fact that the mansion was created for a family of 4, its dimensions are impressive – several open living rooms and seating areas, spacious bedrooms, kids and playrooms. The design of the house…
After Karin and Michael built their dream summer cottage on the shores of a lake in southern Sweden, their lives have changed in many ways. Having lived for some time in the city, now the family finds their peace in growing vegetables and fruits in their beautiful garden, buzzing bumblebees and ecological balance in everything….
American studio Jeffrey Dungan Architects specializes in the construction of mainly lakeside homes, but don’t think that we are talking about simple wooden cottages or rustic fisherman’s huts. The company creates real masterpieces with a grand scale and unusual architecture. Each project is a unique building of a special complex shape, which combines traditional elements…
