Located in Maui, Hawaii and designed by Dekleva Gregoric Architects, Clifftop House Maui represents several structures all connected under the same roof. This is where a windsurf sail designer Robert Stroj moved after living in Europe. It’s right next to the ocean and occupies an area of 250 m2 + 250 m2. The design received several awards like the …
Delordinaire architects created a private residence in Quebec that is elevated from the ground and stands on its structure. Even though this type of construction is usually seen in buildings located near the water in order to prevent flooding, High House creates a protected ground floor area and provides brilliant views of the snowy environment. …
When investing in a home, you’re not just choosing the design of the interior but deciding on your entire lifestyle. This is what Magnus Ström, founder of Ström Architects, had in mind when he started working on the Superhouse. He also had two important questions – the first is “Why couldn’t houses also reach the same heights …
Here at jebiga, we often write about remote locations and awesome retreats. We especially love the variety of shapes in architecture and incorporating the surrounding into the design. Today, we’re covering one more fantastic retreat- H2 Cape House. This house is nestled on the French Island of Corsica, right next to the Mediterranean sea. The house itself …
The Mask House is a mysterious sanctuary located in a woodland area in Idaho, NY. It was made as a refuge for a man who lost his younger brother in a lake that the house overlooks. The house was designed by WOJR and together with a dark-clad exterior it’s “a place of separation and protection that …
Nestled in a coastal nature reserve in The Netherlands, Villa Meijendel is the perfect forest house. Just like the cabins you imagine when you think of a house in the woods, this villa has the same charm, at least from the outside. The black timber facade together with a valley of dunes creates beautiful landscapes. VVKH Architecten positioned …
When designing the 2Y House, Sebastian Irarrazaval Architects had two things in mind. The first one was to try and integrate the house with its natural surrounding, while the second was to make it in a way that will allow a lot of natural light to come in. After nine and a half years of construction, …
Smart architectural solutions keep amazing us, as well as using limited space efficiently and creatively. What OOF! Architecture firm did was used a practically uninhabitable triangular lot to make the Acute House. The Victorian weatherboard cottage and renovator’s nightmare became a compact and modern family home. The tiny lot wasn’t the only problem they faced as the previous structure was …
Located just two and a half hours from New York City and nestled in Delaware River Valley, the Milk Barn is a perfect weekend getaway. It was first built back in 1873 but was later renovated for over a period of thirty years. Finally, in the mid-nineties, it got the looks it has today. The barn was …
Built in the wilderness, surrounded by mountains and forests, the purpose of the Returning Hut is to reconnect the residents with nature. The goal with the simple design is that guests don’t pay attention to what’s inside, but outside. This two-storey property is built in southeast China and uses natural materials for the construction. Since the owner, Mr. …