Koh Tao is Calling…
Koh Tao, Thailand – Christina Saenz de Santamaria Photography: Ekapon Krobtong If you’re currently in the grips of winter, this getaway in Koh Tao, Thailand  just might offer respite. Designed by Australian Interior Designer, Christina Saenz de Santamaria, The development comprises five villas, each having two bedrooms while four also boast private plunge pools. A mix of whitewashed walls, lots […]
Truckee Retreat
Northern California – Studio 101 Designs Area:  368m2 (3,890 sq.ft) house plus 118m2 (1,280 sq.ft.) attached garage We’re not here to act as a social conscience, so we’ll leave you to decide if a vacation home of this size can be considered necessary, let alone ‘green’.  We like the design, materials and overall functionality of […]
A Dream By The Water
West Vancouver Canada – Merrick Architecture Paul Merrick and the firm he started, Merrick Architecture, are among Canada’s most recognized and awarded in the field of architecture. The home featured here is a fine example of the rendering of the firm’s philosophy: Community, Humanity, Culture, History, Green, Future – Together, these principles embody the collective spirit and […]
Cabin In The Woods
Mazama WA USA –Â Olson Kundig Architects Built area:Â 92.5 m2 Â (1,000 sq. ft.) Year:Â 2005 Photography:Â Tim Bies From first hand experience, there are three major challenges with owning a vacation home – regardless of size or location: Maintenance: If you build in a conventional manner, you are going to be faced with all the demands – time […]
Summer House in Lithuania
BIRĹ TONAS Lithuania – Architektu Biuras Land Area:   1,001 m2  (10,811 sq. ft.) Built Area:    286 m2  (3,089 sq. ft.) Year Built:    2011 The description of ‘A Summer House’ conjures up images of relaxing times in comfy clothes but somehow we can’t see that here.  It strikes us as more a ‘suit […]
House at the Mountain
Nagano Japan –  Miurashin Architect + Associates Year:   2008 Photography:   Daichi Ano Built using traditional charred cedar cladding and simple timber panelling internally, this contemporary home is pure Japanese in feel.  The design is simple and uncluttered.  The home communes with it’s environment and the view.  Here are the architect’s notes: “The site is located in […]