beach houses

beach houses

The epitome of laid-back retreats and relaxing getaways, modern beach houses provide the perfect solution to take a break from city living. On this page, you can find some of the best architectural designs we could find that fit this description. Completed by young, up and coming architects or established studios, these beach houses feature creative designs that respond to and celebrate natural settings in different ways. Some of these houses are holiday retreats, while others are permanent homes. Here, you can also find sprawling artist retreats that focus on creating a sense of community and compact cabins nestled among rock formations.

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Frame House


A contemporary house in the Hamptons, designed with a steel frame, generous glazing a…

Strandvejen 35


A timber summer house with three gabled volumes inspired by a traditional fisherman’s…

Palheiro, A Modern Take on A...


An architectural project that weaves a thread between past, present and future on the…

Viglostasi by Block722


An Aegean Oasis: Viglostasi’s Ingenious Multilevel Design Melds with the Cycladic Lan…

Architectural Gems: The Pipe...


Dreaming in White: Envision the Beauty of Piperi House, a Cycladic-Inspired Design Am…

Maison Ferndale


A sophisticated yet laid-back weekend home designed with eclectic interiors that open…

Thirteenth Beach House


A coastal house designed with a black exterior and bright living spaces that open to …

Leblanc Residence


A contemporary beach house inspired by traditional coastal dwellings.
Located in the…

Sea House


A guest house and new social space designed to blend into a coastal landscape.
Named…

Y House


A beach house designed with a Y-shaped plan that optimizes flexibility for three gene…

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