Surrounded by views of the Llaima volcano and the nearby waterfront, the Curacautin Lake House complements the Chilean landscape with a dark minimalist form. The simple, geometric volume is clad in black galvanize steel. Recycled native wood lines the inside, a warm contrast to the exterior facade. The home is organized around a central living area. A skylight washes the double-height room in natural light creating a spacious place for gathering. Large panels of glazing afford the interior expansive views of the natural landscape while a rooftop terrace provides vistas of the Araucania mountain range in the distance.

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House on Mount Maigmo

Built from natural stone and concrete, the House on Mount Maigmo is a partially sunken, mostly hidden abode. A tunnel-like main volume connects the front and rear of the house, framing views of the titular hill on the former and the 16th-century Tibi reservoir on the latter. The hallway-like space holds the kitchen and dining areas, while a small staircase to one side connects with the bedroom and airy bathroom.

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Capital Hill House

Given her storied career, it's hard to believe Dame Zaha Hadid only had one private residence design built in her lifetime: Capital Hill House. Designed in collaboration with her client Vladislav Doronin — owner of the luxury resort chain Aman, among other ventures — it's as striking as any large-scale building she created. At Doronin's request, the master suite is set over 70 feet above the ground on a slender stalk, with floor-to-ceiling glazing offering unfettered views of the Russian forest and sky. Below, the rest of the home is spread across three undulating floors with large overhangs. The first floor houses the entrance, guest and children's bedrooms, and library, while a lounge, living room, kitchen, entertaining spaces, and pool are on the ground floor. Leisure facilities occupy the lowest level, serving as a fitting base for a man Hadid referred to as the "Russian James Bond."

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Ancaster Creek House

Housed in a contemporary shell, the Ancaster Creek House reworks the traditional house plan to accommodate a multi-generational family. The L-shaped structure runs along a stream in Ontario. Its ground floor is dedicated to the parent's suite. Organized like an apartment, the unit offers a kitchenette and living area that are equipped with special features that adapt to memory loss while separate bedroom can serve both guests or a live-in nurse. A sculpted wooden staircase leads to the homeowner's quarters housing a master suite, sitting room, and an office. On the opposite wing, the main living, kitchen, and dining room area wraps around a central courtyard created by the two intersecting volumes. Clad in floor-to-ceiling glazing, this communal space looks out onto the landscape, highlighting a single tree and the neighboring stream.

Photos: Bob Gundu / Williamson Williamson

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Mikkeli Wave House

Taking design cues from boats and airplanes, the Mikkeli Wave House completely reimagines the classic log home. A mixture of wood and steel form a unique curved design. The front elevation is clad in Finnish spruce while the rear opens up to the landscape with a glass facade. Exposed logs and beams are reminiscent of traditional cabin interiors but are modernized with a whitewash. Encased in glass, the main living area opens out to an expansive deck. Overlooking the water, the oversized roof extends over the terrace and hot tub creating a sheltered outdoor space to take in the views.

Photos: Hans Koistinen / Architect Seppo Mäntylä

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Casa Hualle

Sited on a grassy plot near the Villarrica volcano in Chile, the Casa Hualle draws inspiration from its active neighbor with a dark timber cladding. The simple volume takes on a geometric silhouette with a folded roofline. Covered in a charcoal-washed verticle siding, the exterior stands out from the rustic landscape while also nodding to the region's vernacular architecture. Inside, washed plywood panels line the interior. The minimal palette acts as a backdrop for strategically placed windows that frame in the dramatic landscape surrounding the property.

Photos: Felipe Fontecilla, Javier Ampuero / Ampuero Yutronic

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Audemars Piguet Hotel des Horlogers

Ski resorts are usually located near the best slopes but the Audemars Piguet Hotel des Horlogers is actually made from one. The structure is comprised of five tiered volumes tucked into a Swiss hillside. Topped with a continuous zig-zag, guest will be able to ski down the sloping rooftops to the nearby trails as well as the luxury watchmaker's museum. Inside, a single hall will join the 50 rooms while a bar, spa, and restaurant with valley views will be housed below.

Photos: Bjarke Ingels Group

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Jackson House

Copper, concrete, glass, and timber form this contemporary retreat in Big Sur. Situated at the base of a canyon, the Jackson House sits on a foundation of stilts, appearing to hover over the landscape in an effort to keep the site intact. The structure is comprised of four main volumes, each clad in a different material. They are topped with an oversized butterfly roof that extends out over the structure, creating covered terraces around the perimeter. Aside from private bedrooms, the interior was left mostly open for communal gathers. Corners are fitted with double-height glazing offering a unique outlook to the surrounding canyon views.

Photos: Richard Barnes / Fougeron Architecture

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Swallowfield Barn

Surrounded by the gardens, orchards, and pastures of a small hobby farm in British Columbia, the Swallowfield Barn reimagines traditional rural outbuildings. The new structure resembles a classic barn with its simple form and vertical timber cladding, while its offset gabled roof gives it a modern appeal. A workshop is housed on the ground floor and also welcomes the resident flocks and herds. Above, a hayloft provides storage for the farm's fodder and also acts as a gathering place for the family to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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Trout Lake House

Posted on a 40-acre plot running along the banks of the White Salmon River, the Trout Lake House takes inspiration from local farm buildings. The home is comprised of four gabled structures with a detached studio in one and the remaining three containing the main house, a workshop, and a carport. Locally milled timber and metal roofing has been weathered and rusted to give the exteriors an agricultural appearance. Inside, a minimal palette of plywood, concrete, and steel make up the modern interior. Designed for a painter and photographer that specialize in landscapes, large bi-fold doors open each unite up to the outdoors, connecting the artists to their subject.

Photos: Jeremy Bittermann / Olson Kundig

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Dor Holiday Bungalows

Looking toward the sea on the northern coast of Israel, the Dor Holiday Bungalows add intimate accommodations to a beachside complex. The timber cabins were prefabricated off-site and placed on a concrete foundation. Interiors offer a living area, kitchen, and hot tub with either private bedrooms for families or an completely open space. Glazed sliding doors allow in natural light while also opening out to a private deck. Protected by a wooden pergola, each outdoor balcony overlooks the property's gardens and the ocean in the distance.

Photos: Albert Adot / Ron Shenkin Architecture

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Grasshopper Studio

An architect and landscape designer become their own clients for the Grasshopper Studio. The husband-wife team expands their 1940s Seattle home. In an effort to preserve the main house's modest footprint, the new structure is located along the lot's rear alley. Its open floorplan creates a versatile space, allowing it to function as a guesthouse, workspace, or playroom. The two buildings are connected by a covered walkway, creating a central courtyard. Inspired by ancient Chinese housing, this paved terrace offers a protected outdoor area for dining and entertaining beneath a single Silk tree.

Photos: Nic Lehoux / Wittman Estes

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House of Many Worlds

Extending on a family home in Norway, the House of Many Worlds welcomes a birch-lined addition. The majority of the room is occupied by a dining room although built-in shelving creates a workspace on the opposite end. Above, a loft encased in metal screens offers a hideout for reading and relaxing. Natural light floods the new space courtesy of large glazed openings in the walls and ceiling. Paired with the pale plywood casing, the interior takes on a bright, minimalist aesthetic. Black finishes in the kitchen and window bench provide a dark contrast while also reflecting the exteriors blackened timber cladding.

Photos: Ivan Brodey & Kaia Brænne / Austigard Architecture

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Headland House

Sitting on a 150-acre site on the Australian coast, the Headland House is formed to take advantage of both of its impressive landscapes. The home is built on a slope where the Illawarra Range runs into the sea. Its contemporary exterior is clad in a mix of metal, wood, stone, and concrete, a material palette that complements the rustic scenery. A series of angled structures are organized around a courtyard with a swimming pool, sheltering it from the harsh winds. Large sliding glass doors create a seamless connection between the main living area and the outdoor space. On either end of the home, a pair of cantilever volumes extends out over the hillside. Capped with floor to ceiling glazing, each one is positioned to capture its own unique view of Werri Beach and the property's expansive pastures.

Photos: Michael Nicholson / Atelier-Andy Carson

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Copenhagen Waterfall

Designed to coincide with the Paper Island development, the Copenhagen Waterfall will add an aquatic center to the city's harbor area. The proposed building's distinct roofline will mimic the same profile as the port's current project, also devised by COBE. On the inside, a large public space filled with a series of different pools and saunas will dominate the facility. The namesake feature — a continuous waterfall — will flow through the interior, connecting the different activities.

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Olive and Stone Residence

Built on a hillside in Greece's Panorama village, the Olive and Stone Residence uses a series of verandas to take advantage of the surrounding landscape. The concrete and stone structure is located in an olive grove. Varying widths and depths of the home create openings in the exterior. These gaps are filled in with multiple terraces, offering panoramic views of the mountains to the north and Corinthian Bay to the south. Additional cantilever decks provide shelter from the sun and wind while looking out onto the sea.

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Serralves House

Clean and minimal, the Serralves House brings simplicity to the forefront. A sleek concrete cube forms the home's exterior. Like a cement fortress, there are only two entrances to the inside — through the garage and the garden. Openings have been left to a minimum, giving the structure a monolithic presence. The interior is divided into two level with the main living area on the ground floor and the bedrooms above. It follows the same restricted palette with bare, white walls and hardwood floors. Unlike the front, the rear is fitted with large openings allowing in natural light and views of the backyard.

Photos: Nelson Garrido / João Vieira de Campos

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Critter Creek Garage

After serving as a family home for 20 years, the Critter Creek Garage makes a new life out of its old memories. The current building now functions as a 5-car garage and studio space. Constructed from a mix of salvaged and new materials, it takes on a modern, rustic presence at the same time still preserving its historic character. Posts and beams from the original structure were salvaged and relocated to the new site. Update with galvanized steel connectors, the old timber frame was left exposed for the interior and filled with stones quarried onsite. Douglas fir siding from the previous structure now lines the interior. A row of aluminum and glass garage doors make room for five vehicles while a mezzanine houses an art studio in the rafters above.

Photos: Dror Baldinger / Furman and Keil Architects

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Copenhagen Island

Drifting throughout the city's harbor, the Copenhagen Island gives public parks a new landscape. Each platform is handmade from wood using traditional boat-building techniques and houses a single linden tree. The spaces will be free to anyone and can function as a gathering spot, resting area for kayakers, or just a peaceful escape from the city. Multiple structures can even be brought together to hold a floating festival. While the project is still in its experimental phase with just one island, the goal is to create additional decks that can house a sauna, cafe, or garden and fill the waters with its own "Parkipelago."

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Martis Camp

Sited on a hillside near Lake Tahoe, Martis Camp uses an L-shape to take advantage of the surrounding views. The exterior facade takes cues from its setting with a natural palette of cedar, zinc, and concrete — a scheme that blends into the forest during the warmer months but creates a contrast in the snow. The design of the home naturally divides the interior into two wings. The private area extends out off the slope of the site, creating a cantilevered master suite on the end. The communal living space runs horizontally with the landscape. Organized in a linear layout, floor-to-ceiling glazing affords the entire interior expansive views of the meadow below and the Pacific Crest mountain in the distance. The oversized flat roof extends out to create a covered terrace. Glazed panels open, expanding the main floor to the outdoor spa and soaking tub.

Photos: Joe Fletcher / John Maniscalco Architecture

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Chemin Barn Restoration

Deserted and left in ruins, the Chemin Barn Restoration repurposes the remains of an old farm building into a modern dwelling. The existing timber framework was left intact and salvaged for the new residence. A zinc facade covers the original structure, preserving the architectural integrity of the previous shelter. The reclaimed posts and beams were left exposed on the interior while raw concrete and exposed cement blocks accentuate the rustic palette. Although openings were intentionally kept to a minimum, there's just enough glazing to showcase views of the surrounding French countryside and the river below.

Photos: David Boureau / Ziegler Antonin Architects

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Casa Molina

Prefabricated off-site and delivered by truck, Casa Molina expands a vacation retreat in Mexico. The request for a guest house also came with the request for little construction on the property. This called for most of the structure to be built in a workshop. With only road transportation available, all components had to fit on a freight truck resulting in a series of 7.2 by 2.4-meter modules. Once assembled, a modern steel and timber addition has taken form. The interior houses two ensuite bedrooms with floor to ceiling glazing. A connected walkway expands the inside to a covered platform. Fitted with a dining table and outdoor furniture, the terrace offers an open-air space for gathering and entertaining.

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Rode House

Occupying a grassy meadow on Chile's Chiloe Island, the Rode House melds together geometric forms with traditional craftsmanship. From the shingles on the roof to the planked walls, the entire structure is made from local timber — a nod to the region's carpentry roots. Its crescent shape wraps around a central courtyard. Comprised of a main living area flanked by two bedrooms, each room opens out to a covered terrace. Protected from the sun and wind, this outdoor space offers a safe haven to take in views of the adjacent sea.

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Mortehoe House

Clad in green oak boarding and local stone, the Mortehoe House brings a touch of New England to the English Channel. The house is located on the Devon Coast. Its simple gabled form is inspired by the beach houses lining the U.S. Atlantic coastline. A central stair divides the interior into two spaces. A laundry and mudroom occupy one half while the main living area sits on the other. The pitch of the roof creates a spacious, double-height room. Large panels of glass fill the area with natural light and views of the garden. The upper level is split between the master suite and four bedrooms. Perched above the ground floor, this story looks down to the sea below.

Photos: McLean Quinlan / Will Scott

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El Boldo House

Rustic materials and a contemporary design form the El Boldo House. Situated on a cliffside overlooking Zapallar bay, the home is protected by large stone walls. The structure itself is comprised of two floors constructed from a natural palette of concrete, wood, and marble. While the lower level is reserved for guestrooms, the upper houses living spaces and the master suite. The interior adopts a liner layout creating a seamless transition between rooms and the outdoor terrace. This horizontal composition runs parallel with the bay, affording expansive views throughout. Encased in floor-to-ceiling glazing, the inside is immersed in the surrounding landscape and flooded with natural light.

Photos: Nico Saieh / SUN Arquitectos

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Jardins House

Brazilian landscapes and modern architecture work in unison to create the Jardins House. Comprised of two stories, the upper level is organized in a U-shape around a central courtyard. A rear wing is comprised of four suites while the main living area cantilevers over the ground below. Encased in sliding glass doors, the garden's lush greenery and overflowing swimming pool are visible to every room, a vibrant contrast to the exposed concrete interior. The communal spaces are also fitted with hinged glass panels. Topped with a metal pergola, the area transforms into an outdoor terrace with views of the surrounding treetops.

Photos: Ruben Otero / Drucker Architectura

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Scavenger Studio

Situated in the woods of Puget Sound, the Scavenger Studio is a minimalist hideaway. The simple form is clad in a mix of charred plywood and painted HardiePanel, and sits on a six-footed foundation with large overhangs for protection from the elements. The kitchen and living area occupy the bottom of the double-height interior, while a steel staircase gives access to a window-lined sleeping loft. True to its name, it was built using as many scavenged materials as possible, including everything from plants to the kitchen cabinets, the latter saved from a house the contractor was demolishing.

Photos: Benjamin Benschneider / Eerkes Architects

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JJO House

Using a material palette of raw concrete, steel, and glass, the JJO House aims to immerse occupants in the forest of Brazil. The residence sits on a steep slope. At the top of the hill are a garage and workshop. A walkway leads to the main house. Once inside, the main living area enveloped in glass showcases the surrounding treetops. Below, bedrooms sit on the ground level where floor-to-ceiling glazing affords views of the forest floor. The crowning feature of the home is the rooftop terrace. Sitting in the canopy, the open-air offers a direct connection to the surrounding landscape.

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Truckee Creek House

Not a single bolder was harmed during the construction of the Truckee Creek House. Located on a rocky plot in California, the home weaves its way around the natural landscape of the site. The exterior is clad in a mixture of concrete and steel, a palette that complements the surrounding rocks and evergreen forest. Similar materials are found throughout the interior where large panels of glazing highlight the existing boulders like fine art. Rock gardens and pebble terraces add to the native scenery while completing the zen-like atmosphere.

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