Architecture studio Land to Living has transformed an aging property into a midcentury modern mountain retreat in Alpine Meadows, in North Lake Tahoe, California. The home is called “Hazel’s Hideaway”, which was once the summer hideaway of the 1940’s Hollywood actress, Hazel Court Taylor. Modernizing the function, enhancing the experience of nature, and paying homage to […]
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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.
A rustic mountain ski house in Vermont designed with beautiful barn wood
This rustic mountain ski house was designed by Vermont Barns in collaboration with NK Home Interior Design, located in West Dover, Vermont. The goal of this ski house was to be inviting and cozy. This was achieved by combining new wood, reclaimed wood, hand-hewn beams, and stone, all among lots of places to gather. This […]
An absolutely exquisite Scandinavian inspired lake house in Washington
This Scandinavian-inspired lake house was designed by McClellan Architects, nestled on Bellingham Bay, a bay of the Salish Sea located in Washington State. While the home is decidedly modern in form, the owner requested to layer in softer, more European influences for the interior finishes and detailing. To achieve this look, the project team incorporated wide […]
A colonial style Connecticut home is surrounded by a beautiful forest
This Colonial-style countryside retreat was designed as a turn-key property by Chango & Co., located in the historic town of Litchfield, Northeastern Connecticut. The homeowners are a couple with three children looking for a great place to escape on weekends and holidays from their primary residence in Brooklyn, New York. This beautiful white house of 6,500 square feet is […]
Inside a fairytale stone cottage in the beautiful Colorado Rockies
This fairytale stone cottage was designed by TKP Architects in collaboration with Old Greenwich Builders, located in Genesee, Jefferson County, Colorado. This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. A tiny guest cottage of just 500 square feet, the timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the […]
An amazing compact modern prefab cabin on Lake Muskoka, Canada
This modern prefab cabin was designed by Altius Architecture, located on the picturesque Lake Muskoka, in Ontario, Canada. The cabin is water access only and was installed from the lake side. There was an existing cottage already on the site, and after consulting with the municipality and using some site sensitivity analysis, the architects decided to […]
Tour this absolutely charming Gambrel shingle style home in Connecticut
Mackin Architects is responsible for the design of this beautiful Gambrel shingle-style home located in Greenwich, a town in southwestern Fairfield County, Connecticut. Nestled into a neighborhood of existing homes, this dwelling presents itself modestly to the street. It evokes the feel of a shingle-style cottage with stone piers and a front porch that would be found […]
A Seattle midcentury home gets updated with a tranquil courtyard garden
MW Works Architecture+Design is responsible for the renovation of this striking midcentury modern home located in Seattle, Washington. This incredible home was originally designed by prominent Seattle-based architect Ibsen Nelsen in 1961. The layout was well-devised, however, it lacked character and flow between spaces and did not meet the daily lifestyle need of the new owners. […]
A rustic mountain retreat with stunning views toward Glacier National Park
This spectacular rustic mountain retreat was designed by Altius Design Group and built by Malmquist Construction, located in Whitefish, Montana. The owners wanted a place for family and friends to gather, with a community that felt like home and surrounded by the rugged beauty of snow-capped peaks. As avid skiers, they also wished to be close […]
A spectacular minimalist weekend retreat on the Northern California coast
This minimalist weekend retreat was designed for empty nesters by Jim Jennings Architecture in collaboration with Leverone Design, located in Pebble Beach, a community on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. Rising up from the coastal bluffs above Pebble Beach’s famed 17-Mile Drive, this escape will be used for the couple with their adult children. Encompassing 6,700 […]