This contemporary 4,815 square foot sustainable urban home was designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, located in Seattle, Washington. The exterior facade features a compact form designed to maximize views of the home’s surroundings, while responding to its micro climate. Sustainable features were integrated into the architecture, including a rainwater collection system on the roof. This […]
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.
Impressive modern vacation retreat set in Sonoma wine country
This modern vacation retreat was designed by Swatt | Miers Architects, located in Healdsburg, a city in the wine country region of Sonoma County, California. Set on a nine-acre property, this dwelling is ideally positioned on a hillside setting overlooking the Dry Creek Valley. The homeowners are a couple with two children who were looking to have […]
A budget-friendly cabin surrounded by forest in Methow Valley
This modern cabin of just 850 square feet was designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, located on a 2-1/2 acre property near Winthrop, Washington. Nestled into the magnificent Methow Valley, the area is known as a four season recreational wonderland. The homeowners searched throughout the area to find this quiet retreat to build a streamlined, […]
Contemporary home set on wooded hillside along the Oregon coast
Designed by Phoenix-based architectural firm Jones Studio, the Singing Sands Residence is nestled into a wooded hillside in Cannon Beach, Oregon. This breathtaking coastal property was once the site of an old motel. The architects designed this 3,500 square foot dwelling with locally sourced materials, keeping the rainy climate of the Pacific Northwest in mind. […]
Modern living spaces wrapped around a courtyard in Venice Beach
Designed by Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, this 3,000 square foot modern residence is characterized by openness and natural light, confined to a narrow site in the heart of the Venice Beach, California. The main requirement of the young homeowner was to maximize views towards the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding natural environment. There was also a […]
Delightful European-inspired dwelling on Lake Keowee, South Carolina
This charming European-inspired home by Wright Design in collaboration with ID Studio Interiors is located in The Reserve at Lake Keowee, a gated golf community near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Sunset, South Carolina. According to the architects, this home is characterized by “a juxtaposition of old-world architecture with more contemporary details.” The typical European-style home […]
Modern-rustic homestead showcases views over the Teton Range
This modern-rustic homestead was designed by architectural studio JLF + Associates for a young family of five, located in Jackson, Wyoming. The sloping property consists of 35 acres atop Gros Ventre West and surrounded by mature growth aspen trees. The design team wanted the home to appear as though it is growing out of the landscape. The residence consists […]
Dreamy Orcas Island retreat set atop a bluff with coastal views
This amazing retreat with transitional style interiors was designed by Seattle-based Peter Stoner Architects, located on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Set right at the water’s edge high atop a bluff, this two-story home showcases stunning water views. It’s secluded private location lends to offering the home’s inhabitants the perfect space […]
A warm and inviting beach style lake house in Minnesota
Urbans Point Residence is a project undertaken by RemWhirl Architecture & Landscape Design, a beach style lake house located in Crosslake, Minnesota. The property consists of a main residence along with an adjacent carriage house, offering generous living spaces for the family and their guests to relax after spending a long day at the lake. “Truly […]
An historic farmhouse in California boasting New England charm
This light-filled, historic farmhouse was renovated by Ken Linsteadt Architects in collaboration with M. Elle Design, located in Brentwood, California. The homeowners were originally from Connecticut, relocating their family to the West Coast, they fell in love with this charming farmhouse. This project combines the best of both coasts—”an historic farmhouse with New England charm and […]