This circular cottage plan is the coolest retreat on a hot day. Austin, Texas-based architecture firm Bercy Chen Studio blend their European and East Asian backgrounds into a totally unique architectural style that we love. They sent us photos of their Shore Vista Boat House in Lake Austin that we just had to share. This contemporary style house is a veritable playground for the water-lover, set right on a lake with a built-in water feature that brings the house to life. The circular-shaped cottage is wrapped in a winding spiral staircase that gives you the external tour of the whole home, leading you past its outdoor entertaining areas and glass walls that offer a glimpse of what’s inside. Made for entertaining and enjoyment of the finer things in life – these being nature, family, friends, peace, quiet, and good times – this waterfront cottage is a sweet retreat indeed! Bercy Chen Studio
