This custom-built home by First Lamp Architecture is a marvelous example of how Scandinavian design can be easily integrated into a home that respects the local neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, while showcasing the homeowner’s style. The home’s exterior features two offset gables, which create a visual separation between the main part of the home and […]
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.
This lakeside midcentury gem gets a remarkable renovation on Lake Michigan
Robbins Architecture, in partnership with Insignia Homes, has renovated the interior and exterior of this lakeside midcentury gem, originally designed in 1956 by Winston Elting in Southwest Michigan. The overhaul of this home respects the midcentury design principles yet feels modern and fresh, not weighed down by the past. The utter simplicity of the original […]
Stunning contemporary house with majestic views over the Colorado Rockies
Architectural studio Shepherd Resources has designed this contemporary mountain house, nestled on a spectacular 60-acre property bordering Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado. This incredible dwelling boasts unparalleled views of Long’s Peak, the Twin Sisters, and Estes Cone. The central fireplace is suspended from the primary living space’s ceiling, accompanied by a fabulous […]
Idyllic modern shelter for family getaways on wind-swept Orcas Island
Heliotrope Architects designed this modern jewel-box home in collaboration with Ore Studios, nestled on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Nestled carefully on a rocky, wind-swept shoreline, this 1,600-square-foot family retreat harmonizes with the surrounding landscape while minimizing weather exposure. The main living spaces connect to the landscape through retractable screens […]
This charming South Carolina house mixes contemporary and historic elements
This custom-designed home was completed by Spivey Architects, located in Mount Pleasant, a large suburban town in Charleston County, South Carolina. Having remodeled in the past, the homeowners decided to build this time, finding a beautiful property in the Brickyard Plantation neighborhood of Mount Pleasant. This particular area contains 513 acres, more than 100 of […]
A mid-century modern home reimagined with beautiful details on Lake Austin
A Parallel Architecture, in collaboration with Allison Burke Interior Design, has reimagined this mid-century home overlooking Lake Austin, a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. Nestled on a sprawling hillside property, this 4,800-square-foot dwelling weaves through a series of existing brick walls and foundations to create an entirely new experience of the […]
This river house offers a peaceful rural retreat in the forests of Michigan
Searl Lamaster Howe Architects has designed the ‘river house,’ a rural retreat for a Chicago-based family along the shores of the St. Joe River in the small town of Buchanan, Michigan. Nestled on a 14-acre property, the home captures views of the river on one side and a meadow on the other, providing the family […]
Step into this absolutely stunning stone house in the Pennsylvania countryside
This gorgeous traditional-style stone house, designed by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, is situated in Chadds Ford, a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Named “Fox Hollow Residence,” the original historic home on the property was destroyed in a devastating fire that left only remnants of its structure. Timberlane Shutters custom-made the shutters on the exterior facade, and […]
See this secluded woodland retreat with scenic views of the Catskill Mountains
Providing the utmost seclusion, this countryside retreat is enveloped by woodlands and features stunning views of the Catskill Mountains in the historic town of Saugerties, New York. Nestled on a sprawling 18-acre property in the Hudson Valley, Saugerties borders the Hudson River to the east and offers majestic views. The property features a 3,100-square-foot main […]
This Hudson Valley farmhouse home offers a peaceful escape in the countryside
Crisp Architects designed this dream farmhouse home as a peaceful family escape situated in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley. They envisioned a retreat that balanced peaceful solitude with fine meals and lively gatherings of loved ones—a place to reconnect with nature and each other. Nestled on a serene, wooded site along a quiet dirt road, […]








