Coastal Architecture
Buildings, settlements and design projects shaped by proximity to the sea, from residences and hospitality to oceanic institutions and coastal urban planning.
Esplanade House by Of Architecture: A Minimal Coastal Residence Redefining British Seaside Living
Minimal coastal house with zinc roof, exposed structure, panoramic sea views, blending industrial materials and sustainable British seaside architecture
Sand Beach Club by Taste Space: A Coastal Hospitality Architecture Rooted in Fisherman Heritage
Sand Beach Club blends fisherman heritage with modern hospitality architecture, featuring boat-inspired design, central bar, coastal materials, and immersive seaside spatial experiences.
Flamingo Holiday Apartments: Tropical Modernism Meets Coastal Luxury in Cape Town
Tropical-modern Flamingo Apartments blend Bauhaus elegance, coastal luxury, and panoramic Cape Town views, offering playful, sculptural holiday residences.
The House at Lizard Island by JDA Co: A Reef-Inspired Architectural Retreat in Australia
Reef-inspired island house using concrete, copper, and stone to frame ocean views while responding to tropical climate and Great Barrier Reef landscape.
Casa O Cantagua: The Boomerang House by Román y Basualto Arquitectos
Casa O Cantagua, the Boomerang House by Román y Basualto Arquitectos, blends curvilinear design, coastal views, innovative materials, and luxurious, fluid living.
Brunstranda Service Building: Modern Coastal Architecture by Vatn Architecture and Jørgen Tandberg Arkitekt MNAL
Brunstranda Service Building in Norway features prefabricated concrete, durable stainless steel, seaside benches, minimalist design, and robust coastal architecture by Vatn Architecture.
Old Yacht Club House by Elliott Architects: Adaptive Reuse of a Historic Coastal Landmark in Maine
Historic 1919 yacht club restored into a coastal residence, blending preserved club room, modern glass interventions, reinforced structure, and scenic ocean views.
Cabot Cliffs Residences: Seamless Architecture Amid Cape Breton’s Dramatic Landscape
Cabot Cliffs features modular seaside residences, Halfway Hut, and Pro Shop, blending Nova Scotia vernacular with sustainable, scenic coastal architecture.
House in Yokosuka 2nd by RID Co., Ltd.
Modern seaside home in Kanagawa with soaring ceilings, panoramic glazing, natural stone interiors, open-air bath, and oceanfront terrace.
Liquen House: A Coastal Architecture Retreat Integrating Nature, Materiality, and Hospitality in Chacala, Mexico
Liquen House blends coastal architecture, handcrafted materials, and tropical climate design, transforming a seaside residence into a serene boutique lodging retreat.
Andaz Beach Club By QBO3 Arquitectos: Costa Rica Luxury Coastal Architecture
Andaz Beach Club in Costa Rica by QBO3 Arquitectos blends luxury, tropical design, sustainability, and wellness with seamless indoor-outdoor coastal experiences.
Surging Atoll 2100: A Miami Research Centre That Plans for Its Own Flooding
A Virginia Key research centre that lets its ground floor flood in phases, trading parking for piers as Miami's sea climbs toward 2100.
