Perched on the slopes of Bald Mountain above White Salmon, Washington, this artist’s retreat, designed by Scott Edwards Architecture, commands sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood. The site’s natural topography shaped the design: two structures nestled into the steep hillside, their interiors oriented to take full advantage of the dramatic landscape beyond. […]
This exceptionally designed contemporary home by Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture was built deep in the Mad River Valley, in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The home offers a modern, streamlined Scandinavian sensibility while honoring the rugged surroundings. Architect Elizabeth Herrmann aimed for a decidedly modern house infused with rustic elements, such as the interior Scandinavian […]
This contemporary dream home by design-build studio Dillard Jones is nestled in The Ramble Biltmore Forest, a gated community in Asheville, North Carolina. The community is sculpted into the woodlands of Ducker Mountain and bordered by the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Ramble has been carefully planned by Biltmore Farms to provide an active and welcoming environment, […]
This contemporary mountain home, designed by Jordan Architects in collaboration with Evoke Interiors as a family retreat, is nestled in a grove of aspen trees in Telluride, Colorado. Boasting sweeping views of the iconic Mount Sneffels in the San Juan Mountains, the home beautifully balances scale and subtlety. The property presented the project team with […]
Concealed from the street, this high desert hideaway designed by Feldman Architecture and Copperline Homes opens onto mountain views and a courtyard pool in Bend, Oregon. The owners are recent empty nesters who wanted to move from Portland to Bend for a more active, nature-focused lifestyle in their eventual retirement home. They sought a 5,765-square-foot […]
This lakeside Cape Cod-style retreat, nestled in a historic neighborhood on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, was revitalized by Chisel Architecture in collaboration with Liquidpink Interiors. Situated on Old Orchard Lane, a name that speaks directly to the historic apple orchard that borders the property, the estate underwent a full renovation, transforming the main home, guest cottage, […]
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects has designed this Cape San Juan residence, a stunning waterfront home perched on a property overlooking the Salish Sea in the San Juan Islands, Washington. This modern refuge enjoys views of the sound from a rare, undeveloped waterfront lot with direct beach access. Gently sloping north toward the shoreline, the site […]
This modern mountain house, designed as a family retreat by Suede Studio, is nestled among the trees of Moonlight Basin, Montana, a ski and mountain resort community at the base of Lone Peak, adjacent to Big Sky Resort. The dwelling was created to embrace sweeping views of Lone Peak while celebrating its mountain setting. Expansive […]
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects have designed this modern forest home perched on a steeply sloped site overlooking Puget Sound, situated in Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington. Arriving at the Bramblewood House, a gravel road first takes one through a densely wooded forest of old-growth fir and cedar. The topography of the site is variegated […]
Whitney Architecture, in collaboration with Dyna Builders, has beautifully updated this craftsman home, which boasts a blend of traditional and modern design elements and is situated in Seattle, Washington’s Queen Anne neighborhood. The scope of this project entailed transforming a cramped, outdated structure into a light-filled, elegant family home with a flexible lower-level accessory dwelling […]
