This mountainside retreat designed by BHH Partners and built by Pinnacle Mountain Homes is perched high in the Eagles Nest neighborhood of Silverthorne, Colorado. A visually striking element to this modern home is its butterfly roof, which folds into itself — not to mention the Williams Fork ridgeline that serves as a dramatic backdrop. Despite the cold metal and 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.
Inside a dream house in the Pacific Palisades designed for book lovers
Subu Design Architecture has created this home whose design is inspired by a family’s love of books, located in the Pacific Palisades, California. Nestled on a downslope property that is set back into a wooded canyon, this dwelling is configured as an “H” shape, breaking up the volume along the street front. This home is composed of […]
Rustic mountain getaway boasts idyllic views of Yellowstone National Park
Miller Roodell Architects has designed this rustic mountain getaway nestled on a property in the Yellowstone Club, a residential community located in Madison County, just west of Big Sky, Montana. This home was created to be a relaxing getaway for a family of five to escape urban living and their busy work schedules. There were several notable features that […]
Sculptural lake house in Switzerland features exhilarating design details
SAOTA Architecture in collaboration with interiors studio ARRCC has designed this sculptural lake house and office/guest wing on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. This contemporary dwelling was created for a successful Senegalese businessman and his family. The design draws on the owner’s heritage to advance an emerging African‐inspired aesthetic in its form, materiality, and textural quality. The triangular shape of […]
Mountain modern lakeside home in Montana surrounded by tranquility
This mountain modern lakeside home designed by Stillwater Architecture is nestled along Georgetown Lake, a high elevation lake in the mountains outside Anaconda, Montana. Boasting views of Anaconda Range, this clean-lined dwelling blends well with its surroundings, adding to the beauty of the nature around the home. Continue below to see the rest of this […]
Historic coastal cabin provides a charming retreat on Maury Island
A former shipbuilder’s cabin has been completely transformed by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located on Maury Island, in Washington’s Puget Sound. The history of Maury Island is that it was originally connected during low tide to the more popular Vashon Island. In 1913, local homeowners constructed an isthmus to provide more convenient access between the two islands. […]
Bohemian-inspired houseboat provides a calming oasis in Sausalito
San Francisco-based studio LOCZI Design partnered with DuGarry Construction to create this dreamy houseboat on the water, located in Sausalito, California. The homeowner is a successful professional and self-proclaimed “hippie”, who fell in love with this houseboat from the moment she saw it. A combination of a tight-knit community and breathtaking views of Tiburon and […]
Contemporary vineyard estate boasts gorgeous details in Napa Valley
Westwind Construction is responsible for the design of this contemporary vineyard estate located in Napa Valley, Northern California. This stunning dream house stands at one with the environment, boasting sweeping views of vineyards and Western foothills. Just minutes from shops and restaurants of the downtown village, this countryside setting offers a private and quiet respite. This home […]
Idyllic coastal getaway with sustainable features nestled on Orcas Island
Heliotrope Architects have designed the North Beach Residence, a coastal getaway on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, off the Washington coast. This 2,400-square-foot family retreat is set on a northwesterly oriented beach, facing the Strait of Georgia to provide incredible views. The property includes second-growth Douglas firs, a beech grove and a grassy meadow […]
Mediterranean revival home feels like a beach getaway in San Francisco
Butler Armsden Architects in collaboration with Upscale Construction has renovated this 1924 Mediterranean revival style home located in the Sea Cliff area of San Francisco, California. The project team was faced with a unique dilemma: to create a home in the city that felt like a beach getaway. This 4,500 square foot home boasts expansive views of […]