On a segue from Zurich to Alessandria, the high Alps village of Vals provided the chance to visit the renowned thermal retreat at the Hotel Terme, whose celebrated spa designed by Austrian architect, Peter Zumthor, could only be photographed from the periphery.

On the southern edge of Thingvellir National Park, shooting the destination Ion Hotel was like being somewhere on the moon.

Nestled in the heart of West Iceland, Hotel Húsafell is an eco-friendly oasis ideal, designed by Helgi Hjalmarrson. Such a worthy jaunt!

Situated in Reykjavik Harbour, the new Harpa Concert Hall, shimmering even under cloudy skies, got a quick visit on late fall's trip to Iceland. Designed by Henning Larsen Architects.

Great times collaborating with HyBrid Architecture again, on this modern house that melds seamlessly into its wooded setting in SW Seattle.