Perched atop the hills of Silver Lake in Los Angeles, California, this spectacular midcentury modern home was designed in 1967 by architect Thomas Takahashi as his personal family home. This pedigreed post and beam jewel box floats amongst the treetops offering magnificent, panoramic views of Griffith Observatory and the iconic Hollywood sign. A “jewel box” […]
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.
Step inside this breathtaking Tuscan farmhouse style home in Montecito
This Tuscan farmhouse-style home was designed by architect Chris Dentzel in collaboration with Giffin & Crane General Contractors, located in Montecito, California. Encompassing 5,500 square feet of living space, there are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a second-story primary suite. Highlights of this beautifully appointed residence include imported limestone fireplace surrounds, hand-hewn oak beams from the 19th […]
Explore this spectacular A-frame cabin on Lake Placid in a tranquil forest
Strand Design is responsible for the creation of this spectacular modern A-frame cabin that is nestled on the shores of Lake Placid, Wisconsin. Set on a heavily wooded lake edge, this modern refuge serves as an escape into nature for its city-dwelling owners. With a modest footprint, warmth and volume are abundant, utilizing natural timbers […]
A stunning modern sanctuary in Texas surrounded by heritage oak trees
Mark Ashby Design in collaboration with Shiflet Richardson Architects designed a modern sanctuary amongst a grove of heritage live oaks and elms, located in Austin, Texas. The project is entitled “Modernist Treehouse”, a contemporary new build encompassing 3,600 square feet of living space and an abundance of outdoor living areas nestled among two enormous live oak trees. The […]
A warm and inviting beach cottage has endless views of Lake Michigan
This inviting beach cottage was designed by Bradley J. Boyer Design in collaboration with New Urban Home Builders, located on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan. An existing 1950s cottage was dark and dated and in need of a major overhaul to function comfortably as the family’s vacation retreat. To meet the lifestyle needs of […]
A dreamy Hamptons inspired escape for casual living on Lake Minnetonka
This stunning beach house inspired by coastal cottages in the Hamptons was designed by Eskuche Design Group along with City Homes, nestled on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Providing a wonderful lakeside retreat from city living, the owners were seeking a timeless home that includes a look-out tower accessible via a luminous stairwell along with a bunk room […]
Tour a stunning farmhouse style home in Oklahoma with vintage touches
This farmhouse-style home was designed Pinnacle Home Design in collaboration with Rose Rock Properties, located in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The designers have previous experience with renovating historic homes, with this one being their first new construction project. They brought in some of their favorite architectural elements used in local historic homes to infuse charm. […]
Check out this delightful beachfront summer house on Martha’s Vineyard
This relaxing beachfront summer house was designed by ROAM Architecture in collaboration with Rentschler & Company Interiors, overlooking Chilmark Cliffs on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The homeowners were adamant about maintaining a simplistic, rustic look with clean lines so familiar to the context of the island. It was important to the homeowners to create a special, laid-back, and […]
Step inside a modern home for relaxed family living in Dallas, Texas
Symmetry Architects in collaboration with Urbanology Designs are responsible for the design of this relaxed modern home for a family of four, located in North Dallas, Texas. After losing their home to a devastating tornado, this family was looking for a new home that would meet their lifestyle needs and where they could put down roots. The […]
Amazing lakeside mountain modern home with rustic details in Minnesota
This lakeside mountain modern home was built by Highmark Builders with interiors by Ruby + Suede, nestled on the shores of Prior Lake, Minnesota. Inside this dwelling, you will find rustic, modern styling and great attention to detail that is nothing short of spectacular. Picturesque lake views are visible through the windows surrounding the great room […]