Inspired by the sleek lines of modern New Zealand  architecture—with a tip of the hat to Mid-Century Modern A-Frames—The Modern Retreat Collection from Schumacher Homes shines a fresh light on imaginative, contemporary home design. Design that complements the natural environment in such a way that the one magnifies the other.

Traveling around New Zealand, one is immediately struck with the grandeur of the place and a reverence for its natural beauty. The Maori respect for nature is reflected in modern architecture that delights in its simplicity and sense of belonging—more of a conduit for absorbing nature than walls built to keep it separate.

Here that spirit inspires a collection perfectly situated in mountainous topography, near water, or other captivating locales. A collection made of elements selected for their beauty and honesty — a perfect blend of indoor-outdoor living spaces, streaming light through a wall of windows, or redirecting a rain shower with a steeply-angled metal roof. A collection imagined for any place where the land invites getaway, sanctuary or respite.