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Building with the Territory: Magdalen House by Atelier L’Abri

Perched above the windswept dunes of Quebec’s Magdalen Islands, Magdalen House by Atelier L’Abri explores how contemporary architecture can emerge from its landscape through craftsmanship, environmental responsibility, and a profound respect for place.

RETREATSTHECORE DesignJuly 26, 2026sustainable design, contemporary architecture, canada, timber architecture, coastal architecture, retreat architecture, atelier l’abri

Sea and Stone: Vernacular Architecture in a Contemporary Key

In Loredo, Spain, ZOOCO ESTUDIO reinterprets Cantabrian vernacular architecture through limestone, wood and concrete, shaping a coastal home where sustainability is expressed through material honesty, climate response and respect for place.

RETREATSTHECORE DesignJune 24, 2026sustainable design, contemporary architecture, material innovation, outdoor living, luxury interiors, architecture photography