This minimal home was beautifully designed around a central courtyard by John Lum Architecture, situated amidst the serene beauty of Menlo Park, California. Surrounded by heritage redwood trees and mature oaks, this sleek and modern dwelling features an enjoyable indoor-outdoor living experience. The architectural layout comprises of four distinct pavilions adorned with wooden cladding and […]
This black cabin in the San Juan Islands takes shelter in the woods
Heliotrope Architects has designed this black cabin retreat on Lopez Island, Washington, situated within the beautiful San Juan Island archipelago. A challenging property, the developable portion of this unique west-facing waterfront property in the San Juan Islands fell within a coastal geological buffer, aquatic wildlife buffer, class II wetland buffer, and is situated less than […]
A midcentury Eichler home in Sunnyvale designed to invite in natural light
Klopf Architecture has beautifully reimagined this midcentury Eichler home situated in Sunnyvale, a city in the Santa Clara Valley, California. There were too many disjointed spaces in the existing Eichler home, and the owners didn’t like entering right into the kitchen wall. There were not enough functional spaces in the house but it was tricky […]
Amazing steel and glass home designed around a heritage oak tree in Austin
A Parallel Architecture in collaboration with Arrowhead Construction has designed this fascinating urban treehouse-like home overlooking downtown Austin, Texas. A majestic split-trunk live oak had graced the heart of this compact lot for generations. In recent years, this heritage oak posed challenges to developers seeking to capitalize on the property’s urban location and cityscape views. […]
This gorgeous Southwest-style house has epic Arizona desert views
Urban Design Associates has created this spectacular southwest-style house with breathtaking desert views in Scottsdale, Arizona. Faced with the challenge of integrating the extraordinary desert mountain views along with a sizable wash running through the site, the only design solution was to split the house. The architects ingeniously connected the garages and guest house to […]
Santa Fe-style home has marvelous views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Tierra Concepts, in partnership with Annie O’Carroll Interior Design, has designed this “contextual modern” home infused with contemporary Santa Fe-style elements. Situated in the prestigious Las Campanas gated community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, every aspect of this residence is pure perfection. Notable features include a fabulous open floor layout, a beautiful chef’s kitchen ideal […]
A mountain lodge-style house with a fantastic modern twist in Colorado
The program for this mountain lodge-style vacation house designed by Citizen Design in Steamboat Springs, Colorado revolved around family, fun, and relaxation. Created to be a getaway for year-round activities, the goal was to create spaces to enjoy outdoor living in the summer months and indoor living in the winter. A strong visual connection from […]
Step inside this cool Austin home with inviting views of the tree canopy
A Parallel Architects in collaboration with Shoberg Homes has designed this modern urban home located in the Rollingwood neighborhood of Austin, Texas. This home’s composed exterior facade offers sanctuary from the bustling street and serves as a quiet, durable backdrop to the surrounding trees and landscape. As you step inside this Austin home, you’ll discover […]
This Capitol Hill home gets reimagined with a warm yet masculine feel
This spectacular contemporary home was reimagined by Ore Studios, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. With a layout perfectly tailored to his lifestyle and breathtaking views of Lake Union and downtown, the homeowner found the perfect match with this abode. This single-story 1950s home had undergone significant modifications twenty years ago, which […]
Step into this charming coastal Maine home with refreshed living spaces
Situated near the scenic shores of Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine, this 1980s-era timber frame residence received a remarkable revival courtesy of John Buckley Architecture & Design. The well-worn interior underwent a comprehensive transformation, with thoughtful modifications to both the first and second levels. The primary goal was to rekindle the essence of a […]








