This wonderful post and beam home was designed by Acorn Deck House Company, located on Penobscot Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean in south central Maine. Called “NextHouse”, this home was devised to maximize the site’s panoramic ocean vistas while still allowing for complete privacy from the neighboring property. […]
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.
An irresistible Minnesota lake house that encourages indoor/outdoor living
PLAAD Architects is responsible for the design of this impressive contemporary lake house located on White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The exterior facade of this home presents a curated and restrained single-level view from the street, while completely opening up to sweeping views of the lake at the back of the property. Three vertical concrete massing elements […]
Visually striking lake house with a casual modern aesthetic in Minnesota
This beautiful modern lake house was designed by Swan Architecture in collaboration with Streeter & Associates, nestled on White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Filled with small-town charm and big-city attractions, the community is ideally located just outside of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. This project so beautifully demonstrates the confluence of the owners’ admiration for many styles of […]
A beautiful Rocky Mountain home with a modern rustic farmhouse feel
This design-build company Artisan Builders has created this Rocky Mountain home with an impressive timber frame construction, located off of Last Dollar Road near Telluride, Colorado. The simple form of this timber frame was constructed hand-hewn beams of reclaimed elm and ash. The interior mountain modern design includes a 28 foot cantilevered steel I-beam held in place with […]
A breathtaking barn style artist retreat in the North Carolina Mountains
MossCreek Home Designs has created this unique artist’s retreat nestled on a hilltop property overlooking Lake Toxaway, the largest private lake in western North Carolina. The cabin is comprised of two 19th-century structures, a two-story post-and-beam barn salvaged from Indiana and a two-story log cabin from Tennessee, connected by a glass breezeway. The historic cabins were […]
Dream home tour: Modern twist on farmhouse living in Northern California
Feldman Architects in collaboration with Kendall Wilkinson Design has reimagined this modern farmhouse oasis for family living, located in Woodside, a small town in San Mateo County, California. The owners desired to have their “forever home”, a place where they could raise their young children while integrating all of their diverse extracurriculars into the property. This dwelling has […]
A serene lake house cuts into a rocky outcrop in Western Idaho
This modern lake house was designed by McCall Design & Planning to fit into a very unique and rugged site on the shores of Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho. The dwelling was sited to take advantage of its 270-degree water views and a granite bedrock backdrop. The construction of this dwelling is mainly composed of rock, teak, […]
A delightful Hawaiian home designed for multi-generational family living
Kelly & Stone Architects is responsible for the design of this multi-generational family home that features a traditional Tahoe lodge design with modern elements, located in Koloa on the south shore of Kauai, Hawaii. Entering into this home, the main level has a spacious gabled great room with heavy timber trusses that functions as a gathering […]
A breathtaking glass house in harmony with the wild woodlands of Oregon
This modern glass house was designed for family living and entertaining by Scott Edwards Architecture, located in the hills outside of Portland, Oregon. This growing family has a passion for entertaining, nature, and Japanese design. The design focuses inwards around a central glass pavilion for gathering. A pair of wings extend out from the dwelling, embracing a […]
A beautiful Adirondack lodge in New Hampshire with a snowy backdrop
MossCreek Home Designs is responsible for the creation of this beautiful Adirondack style lodge nestled on the water’s edge of Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire. Set just one mile from Mt Sunapee Ski and Snowboard Resort, this spectacular dwelling boasts conventional and timber frame construction. The exquisite use of exterior materials includes poplar bark, antique log siding […]