Strand Design was enlisted to design this incredible rustic modern dwelling located in the community of North Oaks, a suburb of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. This single-family dwelling highlights what can happen when projects are well-conceived and organized. Utilizing structurally insulated panels, the entire house was framed and wrapped in just six days. The […]
Dream House Tour: Modern design meets cozy farmhouse style in Utah
Think Architecture in collaboration with Magleby Construction has designed this modern home with a cozy farmhouse style, located in Lindon, a city in Utah County, Utah. This dwelling combines the sleek, clean lines of contemporary design with the cozy farmhouse aesthetic to create a uniquely fresh take on country living inspired style. Some defining characteristics of this […]
This lakeside haven provides a spectacular family retreat on Lake Huron
This lakeside family retreat was designed by SALA Architects in collaboration with Lucy Interior Design, nestled along Lake Huron, Michigan. Lake Huron is the Great Lake that forms Michigan’s mitten shape right next to Canada. It has the longest shoreline of the Great Lakes. Constructed on the original footprint of a previous structure, this lakeside haven […]
Sculptural home boasts sustainable lakefront living in the Upper Midwest
SALA Architects are responsible for the design of this sculptural home set deeply into the hillside of this 4.3 acres property in the countryside of Stillwater, Minnesota. Encompassing 7,033 square feet with six bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, this architectural masterpiece features charred wood siding (shou sugi ban), cantilevered roof overhangs, and a glass bridge that visually […]
Amazing gable cabin retreat boasts indoor-outdoor living in New Zealand
CAAHT Studio Architects created this vacation retreat consisting of two simple gable cabin forms, located in Matarangi, a small modern tourist town on the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand. The cabin is nestled within an existing clearing amongst the pine trees, near the beach to provide various degrees of shelter. Two gabled structures are connected by a central […]
Compact shed house provides dramatic views of the Rocky Mountains
SALA Architects is responsible for the design of this shed house, located 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 onto a forested corner of the site, with a permanent […]
Warm and inviting makeover of a Washington home surrounded by woods
Mark Olasen Architect in collaboration with Deering Design Studio is responsible for the re-design of this rustic home surrounded by woodlands in Bothell, Washington. Consisting of 6,400 square feet of living space, this newly constructed home was built with a Northwest respect for rugged materials, including stone, concrete, and Douglas Fir. After the owners purchased this home, […]
Step inside this charming houseboat with inviting interiors on Lake Union
Design TM in collaboration with Deering Design Studio is responsible for the design of this charming houseboat of 1,340 square feet, set along the docks of Lake Union in Seattle, Washington. Seattle has been a haven for houseboats for over a hundred years. This area on Lake Union once sported rows and rows of small dwellings […]
Bunkhouse getaway with barn-like design in rural New York
Material Design Build was commissioned to design and build this rustic bunkhouse getaway located at Beaver Brook, a forest preserve in Sullivan County, New York. The architects worked closely with the owner and subcontractors to create a building that would serve as a “bunkhouse,” to flexibly accommodate large groups of visitors throughout the year — and […]
23 Incredibly Efficient And Multifunctional Laundry Room Ideas
The laundry room is an important room in your home and it is important to make it as efficient and functional as possible to complete your daily chores, so why not create a multifunctional laundry room. People spend a lot of time in their offices and laundry rooms, so why consider combining them for more […]