Nestled in picturesque Sun Valley, this residence is a testament to the seamless integration of rustic charm and contemporary elegance. Adorned with authentic hand-hewn heavy timber and stone with big grout joints reminiscent of old-world craftsmanship, the home imparts a warm and lived-in feel appropriate for a full time family residence.
Project name
Pioneer Ranch
Architecture firm
Farmer Payne Architects
Location
Sun Valley, Idaho, USA
Principal architect
Scott Payne
Collaborators
Sawtooth Construction
Interior design
Suede Studio
Structural engineer
Frost Structural Engineers
Landscape
Ben Young Landscape Architects
Visualization
Farmer Payne Architects
Material
Stone, Wood, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
As part of our Oblivion House design research series, this project redefines the relationship between architecture and nature, creating a home that breathes, evolves, and connects. More than just walls, it is an immersive experience - organic forms, natural materials, and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Project name
The Feeling Of Being Home
Architecture firm
Mind Design
Tools used
Autodesk Maya, Rhinoceros 3D, Unreal Engine, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Miroslav Naskov
Design team
Miroslav Naskov, David Richman, Jan Wilk, Michelle Naskov
Visualization
Mind Design
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled within the lush embrace of Thailand’s tropical forest, this modern villa stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of architecture and nature. Drawing inspiration from the elegant simplicity of Japanese design principles, this residence embodies a unique blend of contemporary aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship.
Project name
The Concrete House
Architecture firm
The Concrete House
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Design team
The Concrete House
Collaborators
Visualization: Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Morteza Vazirpour
Typology
Residential › Villa
Nestled high among the ancient giants of the Amazon rainforest, our unique villa offers an unparalleled escape into nature. Built on the sturdy trunks of centuries-old trees, this enchanting retreat allows you to immerse yourself in the lush greenery and vibrant wildlife of one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems.
Project name
Enchanted Treehouse Retreat in the Heart of the Amazon
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Design year
February 2025
Typology
Hospitality, Tourist Complex
As construction begins on a pristine site, it can be painful to watch the earthwork. Carpets of native grasses and flowers are ripped up and certain trees inevitably must be removed to make way for a new house. In the case of Wildflower House, in Washington’s Methow Valley, the site's unspoiled meadows and forest demanded a careful approach.
Architecture firm
PBW Architects
Location
Winthrop, Washington, United States
Photography
Andrew Pogue Photography
Principal architect
Margo Peterson-Aspholm
Collaborators
PBW Architects designed; Carlton Landscaping installed, Site restoration: Methow Natives, “Firewise” forestry work: Brothers Fire
Structural engineer
Lori Brown, Evergreen Engineering
Landscape
Carlton Landscaping installed
Construction
• Super insulated building envelope. • Heat pump mini-split for cooling and filtering air. • Firewise site design. • Native plantings that require no irrigation long-term and help restore the site’s original ecosystem
Material
Metal roof. Siding: Untreated hot rolled steel and stained rough-sawn fir shiplap. Floors: concrete slab on grade with in-floor heat. Countertops: Pental “leathered” black granite. Backsplash: Heath Classic Field Tile Color: kpfa
Typology
Residential › House
A retreat where architecture and nature exist in perfect harmony, a home that doesn’t disrupt nature but becomes a part of it. This minimalist masterpiece, crafted from raw concrete and warm wood, is designed not just to stand within nature but to be shaped by it.
Project name
Home in the Embrace of the Forest
Architecture firm
Elaheh.arch
Location
Guilan, Nourth of Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Elaheh Lotfi
Typology
Residential › Villa
The main objective was to develop a project that would coexist with more than 80 trees that are currently on the land, taking advantage of the most important view of the place; the adjacent lake. The architectural project was developed on two floors with natural textures such as quarries, granite and wood.
Project name
Casa El Carmen
Architecture firm
GM Arquitectos
Location
Boulevard Diego Rivera 23, Condominio El Carmen, Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico
Principal architect
Carlos Rodolfo Molina Salgado
Typology
Residential › House
An integrated architecture and interior design studio providing modern residential solutions. Daymark Design Incorporated crafts site specific spaces with distinctive and lasting qualities that contribute to the betterment of the built environment, local community and enrichment of inhabitant’s lives.
Project name
Brackenrig Cottage
Architecture firm
Daymark Design Incorporated
Location
Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Photography
Riley Snelling
Principal architect
Adrian Worton
Design team
Architecture | Interiors - Daymark Design Incorporated. Principal Designer | Documentation: Adrian Worton
Collaborators
Millwork - Line to Line
Interior design
Daymark Design Incorporated
Site area
55,040 ft²., 1.26 ac
Structural engineer
Structural Consultant - Moses Structural Engineers.Senior Engineer: David Moses
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Consultant: GTA Designs Inc.
Landscape
Adesso Design Inc.
Lighting
Lighting + Electrical: Pin-Co Power
Visualization
Daymark Design Incorporated
Tools used
Sketching, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Maxwell Render, Adobe Photoshop
Material
a. Roof – Standing Seam Metal and 2-ply mod bit by Steel on Wheels Inc. b. Siding – Ghostwood c. Windows – Inline Fibreglass Ltd. d. Exterior Doors – Bauhaus e. Structural Steel – Ledger Steel Systems f. Millwork – Line to Line
Typology
Residential › Cottage, Renovation, Addition
