Harrison Design together with Giffin & Crane has crafted this stunning contemporary home nestled in Santa Barbara, a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California. From the imposing exterior street facade, the curved structure invites you up to the front entryway, courtesy of a concrete staircase flanked by terraced gardens. Expansive walls of curved glass […]
Architecture
Architecture projects offering anywhere from modern and contemporary houses infused with a “wow” effect to Mediterranean, Tuscan and Asian influence homes from across the globe. Ranging from exterior and interior inspiration, live-work buildings to incredible commercial and hospitality projects and projects with an emphasis on sustainability are just a few of the highlights in this category. Learn how to maximize the potential of all spaces in your home by viewing incredible projects from world-class architects and designers, collated on a single source.
Indoor/outdoor living finds perfect balance in this midcentury Texas house
Webber + Studio, Architects, in collaboration with custom builder Risinger Homes, revitalized this midcentury modern house situated in Austin, Texas. This 5,000-square-foot home is nestled in the scenic Mount Bonnell area, which is a prominent point alongside the Lake Austin portion of the Colorado River. The scope of this project entails the remodeling and addition […]
Shelter Island beach house is designed as idyllic escape from everyday life
This serene beach house, crafted by Wettling Architects, provides an idyllic family vacation retreat nestled on Shelter Island, an island town in Suffolk County, New York. This seaside property is nestled on the far eastern edge of Shelter Island, across the bay from the Mashomack Nature Preserve, offering a relaxing escape from the bustle of […]
Old world charm meets contemporary luxury in this gorgeous Calgary house
THAD INC and Lighthouse Custom Homes collaborated to create this beautiful house that blends old-world European charm with contemporary sophistication, nestled in the Watermark at Bearspaw community in Calgary, Alberta. This 3,982-square-foot residence boasts refined luxury from the moment you step inside. Drawing inspiration from the timeless elegance of traditional architecture, the design of this […]
A stunning contemporary country house designed for entertaining in South Africa
ARRCC and SAOTA Architects have designed the Winelands Villa, a contemporary country house located in Gentleman’s Estate at Val de Vie in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, a luxury smallholding concept along the banks of the Berg River in Cape Town, South Africa. This fabulous dwelling boasts views of the Drakenstein, Simonsberg, and Paarl Rock Mountains within […]
Ranch home with a contemporary twist enjoys views of the North Cascades
Designed by RHO Architects, this contemporary ranch home nestles comfortably in the lee of the hills enjoying views of the spectacular valley in Eastern Washington. This rural retreat is nestled near the edge of the Yakima River Basin, offering views of the expansive North Cascades on the horizon. The home and outdoor patio were oriented […]
A visually stunning sculptural home in Minnesota: Curves and Colors House
Bjella Architects has designed the Curves and Colors House, an eye-catching residence that is situated in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the heart of Minnesota, where winters paint the landscape in hues of grey and white for months on end, a modern home challenges the monotony of the season. A sculpture for living, the […]
Hawaii home is an idyllic tropical sanctuary with breathtaking ocean views
Eerkes Architects designed this tropical sanctuary focused on enhancing family interactions and connections to the land and seascape, situated in Kukuiula, on the South Shore of Kauai, Hawaii. This spectacular retreat called “Hale Hapuna Residence” encompasses a main house of 4,189 square feet, along with a 474 square foot guest house and a 714 square […]
A 200-year-old Michigan barn gets an amazing makeover into a house
Northworks Architects was tasked with transforming a dilapidated 200-year-old barn into a modern living space while preserving its historic charm, nestled on a 60-acre farm outside Niles, Michigan. Collaborating with a local contractor and a barn restoration consultant, the architects conducted a thorough investigation of the existing structure. The homeowner acquired the property almost three […]
Rustic charm meets modern comfort in this Blue Ridge Mountains escape
This gorgeous mountain retreat was designed as an escape for a family of six by Aguilar Design Studio, located in Banner Elk, a town in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. This 4,500-square-foot vacation home brings together both comfort and luxury to create a cozy, log-cabin vibe. The homeowners were looking for their dream vacation home […]