Located between Old Montauk Highway and the Atlantic Ocean in New York, this modern beach house is carefully embedded into the steep, rugged bluff that defines this stretch of coastline. Designed by South African architecture studio SAOTA, the house responds to a desire to preserve the characteristic landscape. The building is barely visible from the […]

Syndicate Smith designed this modern cabin perched in the mountains of Leavenworth, in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, Washington. Presented with the challenge of a steep terrain and limited space due to easements and bridge restrictions, the architect’s task was to design a modern weekend retreat for a growing family in accordance with the […]

Brandon Architects, together with Patterson Custom Homes, have created this inviting beach-style house situated in the hillside community of Corona Highlands, Newport Beach, California. The builders value-engineered the lot to maximize the square footage and overall “wow factor” of the design. This home boasts 8,235 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and […]

Veritas Fine Homes has designed this exceptional house that combines modern design with mountain charm, perched on the side of a mountain in Durango, Colorado. This dwelling was created as a retreat for its visionary owners, both seasoned residential and multifamily building professionals from Washington, DC. Situated against iconic local mountain bike trails, the home […]

RLB Architectura designed the Rusted Wolf Residence in collaboration with Seattle architect Robert Maloney and Seattle interior designers David and Suzie Lucas. Located in Sun Valley, Idaho, the Rusted Wolf Residence consists of separate “outbuildings” connected by enclosed walkways bridging over swift stream channels. Glass, steel I-beams, wood timbers, and lichen-covered native Idaho basalt come […]

This compact shed home was crafted by SALA Architects and is situated in Como, a community in Park County in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. For over a decade, the owners of this property dreamed of replacing a well-worn trailer parked by a previous owner on a forested corner of the site with a […]

Designed by BC&J Architecture for a client who desired a modern farmhouse style home, this beautiful interpretation borrows from classic forms and focuses on the exceptional view in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Perfectly perched on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound, the house and site design work together to support multiple areas to enjoy the property. From […]

Kelly & Stone Architects, in partnership with NSM Construction, has crafted this impressive mountain-style house that is situated in the Martis Camp neighborhood of Truckee, California. Built for entertaining, this stylish home encompasses 4,757 square feet of living space, boasting five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms. There are plenty of inviting gathering spaces in this dwelling […]

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects crafted this impressive modern home, incorporating sustainable design on 5 acres outside Whitefish, Montana. Sitting at the edge of a field, this 3,500-square-foot home was sited along the Stillwater River to take advantage of the property’s tranquil setting.  Views and access to the water were desired, along with the breathtaking “Big […]

This spectacular urban oasis was designed around an expansive central courtyard by A Parallel Architecture, situated in the heart of Austin, Texas. Outdoor living spaces are arranged under a canopy of mature growth oak and pecan trees to shade from the hot summer sun. This dwelling’s roof canopy and deep overhangs were configured to maximize solar […]