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Monolit Beach House

The Monolit Beach House isn't your typical surf shack. With its clean lines and cantilevered design, the seaside dwelling is for the modernist wave rider. The rendering imagines a home propped up on a natural rock formation allowing the incoming tide to crash beneath it. A pair of concrete planes form the minimalist refuge where warm wood tones and panoramic views of the ocean create a dream-like interior. Ascend to the rooftop and the terrace offers the ultimate outdoor lounge complete with pool and sweeping coastal vistas.

Photos: Behance / Atelier Monolit

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Rosario House

Designed for a family devoted to the cultivation of plants, the Rosario House connects to the Mexican landscape with an open-air design. The dwelling is comprised of four independent cubes of varying heights and function. Rather than traditional corridors, the volumes are linked by an exterior courtyard. The gravel lawn is accessed by wooden screens in each unite. When closed, the doors define boundaries between rooms but when opened, they expose the interior to views of the surrounding trees and magenta flowers.

Photos: Zaickz Moz & Oscar Hernández / Rojkind Arquitectos

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Fan Forest Houses

As the trees clear and open to the landscape, the Fan Forest Houses sit on a gentle, grassy slope. The three cabins rest on a concrete foundation perched above the terrain. Black timber laths clad their simple, gabled forms from top to bottom in order to camouflage the entire structure into the densely wooded background. A timber bridge leads to a covered entrance. Once inside, pale planks line the interior to create a warm, minimalist atmosphere. As you walk through the open living area, a wall of glazing highlights the scenery while opening to a cantilevered terrace. All of the units are positioned in different directions like a fan, offering each one a unique perspective of the Italian mountains in the distance.

Photos: Gustav Willeit / Bergmeisterwolf Architekten

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Dogtrot House

Sited on an 18-acre meadow surrounded by mountains and pastures, the Dogtrot House is a contemporary homestead in rural Wyoming. Its simple, gabled forms resemble the region's barn structures. Oxidized steel clads the sprawling rectangular dwelling, complimenting the rural scenery with a rusty facade. Its namesake feature is an 80-foot-long breezeway connecting the two volumes. Acting as an entryway, the outdoor space leads to a minimalist refuge created by a restrained material palette of concrete, steel, and larch. Expansive glazed panels display the rugged terrain to the interior while a series of integrated terraces afford protected outdoor spaces to take in views of Mount Glory in the distance.

Photos: Audrey Hall and Matthew Millman / Carney Logan Burke Architects

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Rat Island Eco Retreat

Off the coast of the Bronx in the Long Island Sound, Rat Island is a desolate coastal property. But owner Alex Schibli doesn't plan to let the 2.5-acre private island sit idle for long. In collaboration with architect Pablo Jendretzki, the tiny coastal lot could potentially be an off-grid eco retreat. The pair imagine a series of gabled cabins with a wall of glass looking out over the water. The buildings will run on solar and wind power and will feature rain collection systems. While the project looks like a dream, it is just that at the moment. The wellness hotel is currently still in its conceptual phase.

Photos: Jendretzki Design

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Redstone House

Situated on a barren hill in Inner Mongolia, the Redstone House sits like a modern fortress. The structure draws from its natural environment using the rugged terrain and the direction of sunlight to guide the design. Inspired by traditional Chinese buildings, the structure is comprised of multiple stone boxes connected by a network of corridors. Each box varies in size and function, and include spaces for bedrooms, entertainment, and dining. Throughout the interior, large glaze panels break up the stone to reveal expansive views of the rural surroundings.

Photos: Zhi Xia / Atelier 100s+1

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House in the Woods

Nestled in the forest of Poland, a timber-clad box forms the House in the Woods. The rectangular dwelling sits on a small knoll overlooking a pond and is naturally secluded from neighboring structures by the surrounding trees. Its interior is defined by three zones — the parent's block, the child's block, and the communal block. A clean, white palette and polished concrete floors run throughout, providing a modern counterpart to the rural scenery. Flanking the main living space, large inset windows highlight views to the north and south. The sunken glazing also creates a sheltered outdoor patio for enjoying the natural setting.

Photos: Rafał Chojnacki / 081 Architekci

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There's nothing quite as rewarding as a sip of your favorite spirit after a long day in the outdoors, and High Camp Flasks make it easy to enjoy that beverage. Both the 375mL Halflight and 750mL Firelight flasks are vacuum-insulated and integrate magnetic, double-wall tumblers into their cylindrical design, ensuring you've always got a cup on hand wherever you may be. Each tumbler magnetically attaches to the flask as its lid so you won't misplace it and leave it behind. The larger Firelight flask has two integrated cups so you can share your vice with a friend, while the smaller Halflight has one cup for partaking on your own while on the go. Each is made from stainless steel and has an electropolished interior that won't retain or impart any flavors to your drinks. Being released for retail exclusively with Uncrate, the 375mL Halflight is only $69 before it goes to full price later this year.

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Lightweight and breezy, Allbirds Tree Runners are made using FSC certified eucalyptus tree fiber that is breathable and environmentally friendly. Each pair delivers the signature comfort Allbirds is known for, making them perfect for your next adventure this summer. They go with just about anything you're wearing, pack light, and stay comfy during every phase of your summer travel itinerary. The newest colorway — Whitecap — is inspired by natural colors at the beach, making them an excellent choice for your next getaway or the time spent dreaming of the sand while you're stuck in the office.

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Maitenes House

Located in Puerto Montt, Chile, the Maitenes House is a Patagonian shelter with volcano views. The two-story home sits on a hilltop, curving along the terrain to optimize incoming sunlight while minimizing exposure to the elements. Clad in corrugated steel panels, the upper level's opaque facade offers privacy for the sleeping quarters. The ground floor is left entirely transparent, constructed of pine and cypress pillars supporting floor-to-ceiling glazing. Its angled orientation takes advantage of the surrounding scenery, offering panoramic vistas of both Lake Llanquihue and the Calbuco Volcano.

Photos: Aryeh Kornfled / Ignacio Correa

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Quadrant House

Although its namesake is a device used to determine the position of the stars, the Quadrant House tracks a different kind of light. The polish dwelling is a statue-like structure with a clean white facade that appears to have a gabled roofline from the street and a flat roof from the garden. Between the main living area and the spa, a mobile room automatically glides along a track, mimicking the movement of the sun. When docked, sliding glass doors on the interior spaces create a seamless progression to the terrace. Along the ride, the open-air room offers a shaded outdoor space with comfortable airflow to enjoy views of the garden.

Photos: Olo Studio, Juliusz Sokołowski and Jarosław Syrek / KWK Promes

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Casa Alpina

Following the contours of the mountainous landscape, the Casa Alpina integrates itself into Brazil's rugged terrain. The dwelling is defined by a massive concrete slope that mimics the surrounding peaks. A glazed living area and two pillars prop up the steep roofline, giving the monolithic form a weightless appearance. From the inside, the floor-to-ceiling windows provide expansive views of both the towering range and the city of Belo Horizonte in the distance. When the doors are open, the interior seamlessly flows to an outdoor terrace that leads to a rooftop swimming pool.

Photos: Jomar Bragança / Tetro

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Callao Container House

With a focus on sustainability, TRS Studio has completed the Callao Container House in Peru. The family home uses two 40-foot shipping containers as its base to house the private areas. Above, an upper level formed by recycled wood, boards made from wood shavings, and recycled polycarbonate plates contains the communal area. The translucent shell floods the living spaces with natural light while its frosted appearance still offers a sense of privacy. The eco-friendly material choice is both low in cost and environmental impact, and also offers a durable, low maintenance option that can withstand a range of climates and temperatures.

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Alphington Tower House

It takes a village to raise a family so that's what Austin Maynard Architects created. Home to a family of 8-year-old twin boys who needed an outlet for nature, outdoor recreation, and the arts, the Alphington Tower House appears as a series of small structures on the exterior. Each one is unique in size and shape but a unified material palette creates a cohesive facade. Rather than seeking privacy, the dwelling opens its gates to neighbors allowing them to use the front yard as a community garden. Internally, volumes are interconnected, acting as one free-flowing interior while hidden sliding panels provide a way to divide the large space. Although the overall atmosphere is clean and modern, whimsical touches including ladders in the kitchen, a netted reading nook, and a rooftop hideaway provide creative outlets for the kids to learn and grow.

Photos: Peter Bennetts Studio / Austin Maynard Architects

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AI SpaceFactory MARSHA Mars Habitat

Life on Mars is closer than you think. Many companies have already begun working on transportation to and from the Red Planet, and now a housing solution is in the works. NASA sent out a call through their Centennial Challenge, seeking the greatest architectural talents to design a habitat that could stand up to the conditions on Mars. AI SpaceFactory answered with MARSHA. The award-winning dwelling is a 15-foot interplanetary structure. Its pod-like form is 3D printed using biodegradable and recyclable basalt composite — a native Martian material that is strong and durable enough to handle pressure, smoke, and impact. The interior is spread throughout four levels and consists of "human-centric" features to support a life mostly lived indoors. Their design beat out 60 other entries and earned them a $500,000 prize.

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Waitakere Forest House

Situated at the base of Auckland's Waitakere Ranges, the Waitakere Forest House is a tribute to the rugged wilderness that surrounds it. The home is enveloped by acres of rainforest and rolling hillsides. The dwelling consists of a collection of volumes clad in screens of native timber and wooden shingles. Their weathered finish immediately connects the exteriors to the neighboring trees. Each building is staggered in placement, creating a series of outdoor spaces to enjoy the landscape. Large sliding glass doors lead to the interior, revealing walls of exposed concrete. Wood floors and ceilings add a rustic warmth while light filters in through the external screens adding a soft, airiness to the dense atmosphere.

Photos: Simon Wilson with Amelia Holmes / Fearon Hay Architects

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House Inside a Rock

Frank Lloyd Wright wrote the book on organic architecture and judging from his latest project House Inside a Rock, architect Amey Kandalgaonkar has read it more than once. The 3D concept merges ancient rock-cut tombs located in Saudi Arabia's Madain Saleh — a UNESCO world heritage site — and contemporary architecture to create a modern dwelling. The home imagines large planes of concrete mounted on the face of a massive boulder of sandstone, forming the structure's sleek, minimalist boundaries. The clean lines of the exterior juxtapose the intricate details of the rock formation creating a visual balance.

Photos: Amey Kandalgaonkar

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Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Motorcycle

With a muscular shape and aggressive stance, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is unlike anything that's come before. The LiveWire is the latest example of the innovative spirit of the most iconic motorcycle brand in the world. Its permanent magnetic electric motor provides instant torque, so a flick of the wrist takes you from 0 to 60 in 3.0 seconds without any of the shifting or clutch work required by its combustion-based cousins. The motor sits below the battery to lower the center of gravity for easier handling, a fully adjustable Showa suspension helps improve the ride further, ABS and Traction Control for enhanced cornering and Brembo brakes ensure you can get it stopped in a hurry. The bike also has a 4.3 inch, full-color touchscreen. Built-in LTE connectivity and the H-D Connect service gives you remote access to bike vitals, its location on a map, and security alerts if it's bumped or moved through the Harley-Davidson app. Available in three color options, the LiveWire is coming to dealerships this August.

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Floating Treehouse

Suspended in a Mexican forest, the Floating Treehouse takes inspiration from the neighboring trees. The wooden retreat is anchored to the forest floor by nine stilts, similar to tree roots. Its trunk-like exterior rises vertically three stories. The lowest level is raised off the ground and sits on a large platform. A kitchen, workspace, and drum studio make up the sheltered portion while a large living area is located on the outdoor terrace. A spiral staircase wraps around the exterior, leading to a bathroom and then a bedroom on the top floor. A strong connection between the interior and the landscape is maintained through large windows and openings throughout the interior. At night, the glazing illuminates transforming the dwelling into a glowing timber tower.

Photos: Studio Chirika / Talleresque

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Queen's Lane Pavilion

After 20 years of collaborating with homeowners on a log home, a stone lodge, an office, and a wine silo, architecture firm Carney Logan Burke have completed the Queen's Lane Pavilion. The modern glass dwelling celebrates the 180-acre Jackson Hole property along with the couple's multi-decade design evolution. It's located on the site of a former structure and follows the existing footprint. The L-shaped guesthouse features a flat roof with oversized eaves creating external terraces that flow out to the natural springs. While the exterior is clad in perforated sheets of steel, the interior is defined by a warm, neutral palette anchored by white oak floors and ceilings. Walls of glazing encase the bedrooms and the main living area, blurring the boundaries between the interior and the property's vast landscapes.

Photos: Matthew Millman / Carney Logan Burke Architects

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Casa em Silves

Situated in the hills of southern Portugal, the Casa em Silves sits like a modern monument amongst the rural landscape. Its sharp angles and matte-white facade give the exterior a sculptural presence that contrasts the verdant surroundings. The minimalist aesthetic and monochromatic palette continue throughout the interior. A series of east-facing windows take advantage of incoming light while floor-to-ceiling glazing in the main living area highlights the views. Concealed on the rooftop is an open-air terrace. Featuring a cantilevered swimming pool, the outdoor space is prime for soaking up the sun and taking in the scenery but also doubles as a carport for the driveway below.

Photos: Fernando Guerra / Vitor Vilhena

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Ibiza Campo Loft

After being abandoned for decades, the Ibiza Campo Loft has been resurrected as a dreamy guest house. The 100-year-old structure is sited on a rural hillside on the Balearic island. Formerly a workshop and warehouse, traditional details like chalk and mud plastered stone walls, concrete floors, and a Sabina beam roof made from local trees retain the building's rustic charm, while the introduction of steel in the powder-coated windows, custom kitchen cabinets, and exposed beam supports add an industrial contrast. The rustic countryside is on full display to the spacious living area through large panels of glazing. These glass doors also expand the room to an outdoor terrace where more expansive views of the valley can be enjoyed.

Photos: On a hazy morning / The Nieuw

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Four Leaves House

Located in the Karuizawa forest, just outside of Tokyo, the Four Leaves House serves as a weekend retreat from the city. The villa is comprised of three interlocking volumes. Topped with sweeping rooflines, the silhouette resembles a pile of leaves that have fallen from the branches of the surrounding trees. Its organic form and timber cladding allows the exterior to blend into the natural landscape. Internally, curved wooden joists are exposed on the interior, highlighting the contour of the ceiling. A minimalist approach creates a tranquil atmosphere while allowing expansive views of the forest to take the main focus.

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Evans Tree House

Along the Ouachita River in Arkansas' Garvan Woodland Gardens, the Evans Tree House is inspired by its natural habitat. Its sculpted form was designed with dendrology in mind and is the result of 113 fins made from steel and locally sourced Southern Yellow Pine. Perched in the surrounding canopies, the wooden slats attached to a curved steel spine creating a cone-like structure. On either end, large openings funnel in northern and eastern views of the native pine and oak. A part of the Evans Children's Adventure Garden, the treehouse is the first in a series of three structures aimed to encourage kids to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature.

Photos: Timothy Hursley / Modus Studios

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Stepping Stone House

In Berkshire, England, a lakeside manor received the addition of a living space and guest house. Prone to flooding, the two steel-framed buildings were perched above the water on a foundation of stilts. A glass bridge leads from the main house to the larger structure containing a multipurpose space while an attached unit provides guest accommodations. Throughout both, warm wood accents and a glazed facade create a tranquil atmosphere, immersing the interior in ample amounts of daylight and views of the natural surroundings. Whimsical features like a diving platform and a path of stepping stones allow owners to remain connected to the landscape, providing access to both the swimming lake and a sheltered garden on shore.

Photos: James Brittain Photography / Hamish & Lyons

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Crete Ring House

Clad in stone and concrete, the Crete Ring House becomes a part of the natural landscape. The curved dwelling follows the contour of the land. Neutral materials blend into the desert terrain, further integrating itself into its hillside plot. Its U-shape wraps around a central courtyard protecting a garden of citrus trees and edible plants from the harsh climate. Internally, white walls are washed in natural light creating a bright, airy atmosphere. Large glazed panels provide extensive views while an infinity pool overlooks the sea. In an effort to preserve the existing environment, seeds were collected from the site before construction and cultivated in a greenhouse. The plants were then sowed around the structure to reestablish the native flora.

Photos: George Messaritakis / decaACHITECTURE

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Antireality Summer House

There are houses with rooftop pools but a pool as a roof might be a first. Antireality realizes the design feature with their Summer House concept. The triangular home is imagined on a rocky coastline, balancing on a massive boulder. Its 914-square-foot interior is encased in floor-to-ceiling glazing to immerse the living space in views of the surrounding seaside. While it's mostly an open concept, three timber cylinders create individual rooms to house a bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen. It's topped by an inverted roof that acts as a basin when filled with water. Accessed by a ladder, this elevated swimming pool enjoys expansive views across the coastal landscape.

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Senbo Resort Park-Star Cube Hotel

Located in the forest of China's Xianghu Lake Resort area, the Senbo Resort Park-Star Cube Hotel connects guests to both the forest and the stars. The retreat was imagined by the Design Institute of Landscape and Architecture China Academy of Art and is made from a series of shingled cabins. Following the topography of the land, the timber dwellings are staggered throughout a courtyard, blending into the surrounding bayberry trees with a wooden facade. Their interiors are divided among three tiers. Starting with the living area, stairs lead down to a middle layer housing a bathroom while a bedroom is on the lowest level. A large angled window frames in the verdant landscape as well as views of the celestial scenery above.

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Barcelona Theatre House

Originally built in the 19th century, this Barcelona building has had many lives. It started out as a theater showcasing local plays, a toilet paper warehouse, and now has been converted once again into a modern home. It retains many of its historic details including exposed brick walls, wood beams, and soaring ceiling heights. A spacious interior is comprised of three bedrooms, an open living area with kitchen and dining room, and two studios to complete the live-work space. Full-height glazing floods the interior with natural light while overlooking the garden terrace. At the entrance of the home, classic cars, including a vintage Porsche 911, are on display like pieces of fine art.

Photos: Sandra Pereznieto / Cadaval & Solà-Morales

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Portola Valley Renovation

Situated on a hillside, the Portola Valley home takes advantage of its hillside plot to afford sweeping views of its surroundings. The residence started out as a 1960s design that had undergone a series of poor remodels. Although it was deemed undesirable, the valley vistas and charming mid-century details made a case for a second life. The new layout includes an upper-level living space with exposed beams and a high, pitched ceiling. Large glazed openings flood the interior with natural light while exposing the wooded landscape. Off of the dining area, a deck expands the room to the outdoors, strengthening the connection to the natural setting. Below, an open-air veranda overlooks a swimming pool surrounded by a forest of towering live oak trees.

Photos: Joe Fletcher / Malcolm David Architecture

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Oak Pass House

Houses are often designed to stand out. The Oak Pass House was designed to blend in. The home is located in Beverly Hills on a piece of land dotted with 130 Coast Live Oaks. By burying the bedrooms into the hillside and below a vegetated roof of edible herbs and grass, this sleek structure hides its 8,000 square foot enormity. Up top, you'll find the public spaces, with large glass windows and limestone floors that lead out to a 75-foot infinity swimming pool that slyly flows below the branches of the property's largest tree. Built using structural concrete, the bedroom level has long uninterrupted stretches of space, walnut floors, and a courtyard that allows light and fresh air into the hallway. The property also includes a two-bedroom guest house.

Photos: Jim Bartsch / Compass

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Villa Murs-Blancs

Like a monolith monument, the Villa Murs-Blancs is sculpted into the hillside of a Swiss vineyard. The concrete form follows the natural topography of the land complementing the terrain with a sloping silhouette and a grass roof. Its northern end lifts from the soil and cantilevers over the ground below. Fitted with a large bay window, the interior of the platform is immersed in views of both the woods and the lake. Additional glazed panels are found throughout the internal spaces, framing in the surrounding scenery. For unobstructed views, an external terrace off of the upper level is perched above the treetops to afford views of the mountains in the distance.

Photos: Céline Simonetto / Link Architectes

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