Christopher Simmonds Architect has designed this four-story contemporary home overlooking the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. An extreme change in grade across the home’s narrow property presented several design challenges. The architects devised a solution that was unconventional, locating the front door on the lower level of this 4,000 square foot dwelling. Normally this would be […]
This modern-rustic lakeside cottage was designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect, located in Tay Valley, a township in eastern Ontario, Canada. Perched on a steeply sloping site, this 1,900 square foot cottage was designed to enhance the magnificent views of the water while taking advantage of the spectacular sunsets. The homeowners wanted the new cottage to be modern […]
This gorgeous Nantucket style home designed by Hendel Homes is nestled on a private two-acre lakeshore setting in Woodland, Minnesota. A highly-detail historic home, interior living spaces reflect a refined elegance with casual beauty. Entering through the front door, you are greeted with a layering of architectural detailing in moldings, millwork, wainscoting, coffered and beam ceilings, fitted- […]
Wood pallet gardens are a very popular trend right now, so why not consider getting creative and DIY your own pallet project this spring. There are various ways that you can add an upcycled wood pallet to your gardening scheme. It can be vertical, horizontal, or laid down flat. The pallet can be filled with […]
This mountainside retreat designed by BHH Partners and built by Pinnacle Mountain Homes is perched high in the Eagles Nest neighborhood of Silverthorne, Colorado. A visually striking element to this modern home is its butterfly roof, which folds into itself — not to mention the Williams Fork ridgeline that serves as a dramatic backdrop. Despite the cold metal and glass […]
Miller Roodell Architects has designed this rustic mountain getaway nestled on a property in the Yellowstone Club, a residential community located in Madison County, just west of Big Sky, Montana. This home was created to be a relaxing getaway for a family of five to escape urban living and their busy work schedules. There were several notable features that […]
SAOTA Architecture in collaboration with interiors studio ARRCC has designed this sculptural lake house and office/guest wing on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. This contemporary dwelling was created for a successful Senegalese businessman and his family. The design draws on the owner’s heritage to advance an emerging African‐inspired aesthetic in its form, materiality, and textural quality. The triangular shape of […]
This mountain modern lakeside home designed by Stillwater Architecture is nestled along Georgetown Lake, a high elevation lake in the mountains outside Anaconda, Montana. Boasting views of Anaconda Range, this clean-lined dwelling blends well with its surroundings, adding to the beauty of the nature around the home. Continue below to see the rest of this […]
A former shipbuilder’s cabin has been completely transformed by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located on Maury Island, in Washington’s Puget Sound. The history of Maury Island is that it was originally connected during low tide to the more popular Vashon Island. In 1913, local homeowners constructed an isthmus to provide more convenient access between the two islands. […]
San Francisco-based studio LOCZI Design partnered with DuGarry Construction to create this dreamy houseboat on the water, located in Sausalito, California. The homeowner is a successful professional and self-proclaimed “hippie”, who fell in love with this houseboat from the moment she saw it. A combination of a tight-knit community and breathtaking views of Tiburon and […]
