This renovation of a 1973 post-and-beam Eichler house in Palo Alto, California was carried out by YamaMar Design. The transformation included an expanded master bath, a kitchen makeover, new laundry room, installation of oak floorboards with radiant heating and new finishes and lighting throughout. The architects also replaced the mahogany paneling with regular gypsum-board painted […]
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.
Beautiful cabin on the shores of Lake Okanagan
This stunning family vacation cabin is perched on the shores of beautiful Lake Okanagan, in Naramata, British Columbia, Canada, imagined by interior designer Robert Bailey. This summer retreat is quite literally a family’s dream-come-true! The design was inspired by sketches presented by the client as well as the surrounding landscape. The lakeside project was designed from the ground up, […]
Modern update of historical stone house in Quebec
Architect Henri Cleinge was approached to renovate and design a significant addition to Bord-du-Lac House, a 200 year old stone dwelling in Quebec, Canada. The architects were challenged to define a clear conceptual approach which would reconcile a contemporary architectural language to the ancestral home. The original structure once belonged to the Hudson Bay Company […]
Contemporary barn house with inviting backyard
This stunning contemporary property is an extensive remodel and second story addition of a previously non-descript home in the Sherman Oaks Hills area of Los Angeles, California by Koffka Phakos Design. The architects expanded the residence to a spacious living area of 5,000 square feet. The client, an entertainment executive, had envisioned the home to be a casual […]
Phenomenal 1950s ranch remodel in Portland Hills
West Hills Remodel is an incredible project that encompasses a remodel and addition to a 1950s ranch in the Portland Hills, Oregon by Scott Edwards Architecture. The renovation added 2,000 square feet in addition to the 1,500 square foot existing footprint. The design, centered around the living, dining, and kitchen hub, is nestled into the hillside […]
Expansive clifftop property overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Altamira Residence overlooks the Pacific Ocean nestled on a 20-acre site along the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, designed by architect Marmol Radziner. The project consists of a 15,500 square foot complex with a main residence, study, guesthouse, and garage. The design was inspired by the natural topography of the site and the […]
Sophisticated modern living in Colorado: Kern Residence
Kern Residence is a stunning contemporary home situated in Castle Pines Village, Colorado by Semple Brown Design. The massive 12,000 square foot residence was designed similar in scale and character to the client’s loft in New York. The architects made a significant effort to create a modern and sophisticated home that mirrored the personality of […]
Exceptional renovation in Austin: Goodrich Residence
Goodrich Residence is a mid-century modern renovation and addition to a 1930’s home by Chioco Design in Austin, Texas. The home was originally 900 square feet, where the architect entered the project and doubled the area of the home to 2,200 square feet. Some of the major changes in the home included adding a contemporary […]
Sumptuous modern mountainside home in Whistler
This modern family home is located in an exclusive neighborhood halfway up the mountainside above the luxury resort community of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada and has been designed by BattersbyHowat Architects. The home was designed for clients who appreciate the timber structure characteristic of a Whistler Chalet, but desired a unique family home for seven […]
Modern pad featured in Twilight Saga: Hoke Residence
Hoke Residence is a gorgeous contemporary private residence situated at the border of Portland, Oregon’s Forest Park and has been designed by Skylab Architects. The home is comprised of 4,800 square feet of living space and was once featured in the Twilight Movie saga as the Cullen’s modern pad. From the architects, “The residence provides […]