This luxurious waterfront home with organic contemporary details was designed by Purple Cherry Architects and Pyramid Builders in Annapolis, Maryland. Aptly named Aqua Terra, this home embraces views of Harness Creek and the neighboring Great Frogs vineyard. Form and function converge with the use of expansive glass panels such as a 16-foot foldaway glass wall connecting the kitchen and dining area to a large screened-in porch.

Notable features include a three-story metal and wood floating staircase with glass rail; an interior lap pool visible through a glass wall from an interior corridor; a glass-enclosed wine cellar, and a magnificent glass cube pool house with fire element. Integration of striking artistic components such as a 27-foot custom chandelier, and a custom dining credenza stone top laden with imprints of Goniatites and Orthoceras fossils render a fascinating and unusual interior. 

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Purple Cherry Architects BUILDER Pyramid Builders INTERIOR DESIGN Interior Concepts, Inc. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Campion Hruby Landscape Architects

This stunning three-story contemporary home boasts an exterior composed of extensive stone and natural wood.

What We Love: This waterfront home in Maryland offers a wonderful sense of privacy and peacefulness, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Inside this luxurious masterpiece, a beautiful material palette and meticulous attention to detail can be found throughout. We love that each room provides varying views, whether of picturesque vineyards or views across the water, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Adding to this amazing lifestyle is the multi-tiered patio with an integrated firepit, along with a water feature that overlooks the water.

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Above: A three-story floating wood and steel entry staircase delivers a promise of the unexpected design elements throughout the home. 

Above: Warm light reflected from a domed ceiling draws the eye to a custom-painted glass interior panel imported from Israel. 

Above: The footworn walnut floors, tongue and groove ceiling, and 26-foot stone fireplace wall (with a mounted TV) contribute to the living room’s warmth. 

Above: Form and function converge in the use of expansive glass panels that afford endless creek views.

Above: Looking from living room out to sunroom through 16-foot fold-away nano-wall.

Above: Contemporary kitchen with glass front cabinets.

Above: The kitchen features a blending of natural materials including hammered zinc, hone, and polished granite, natural stone backsplash, and a Francois & Co. stacked hood in chestnut stone with decor busier pewter bands. 

Above: The sunroom offers expansive views of the pool, yard, and creek.

Above: The study showcases a magnificent stone fireplace that integrates large boulders and cantilever hearth stones. 

Above: The luxurious master bedroom features dual modern gas fireplaces, a sitting area, a private balcony, and expansive water and pool views.

Above: The guest bathroom features an enclosed shower and tub area; the stunning surround is a Rainforest granite.

PHOTOGRAPHER David Burroughs Photography