This Victorian home was renovated by Robson Rak Architects in collaboration with interior design studio Made By Cohen, located in Melbourne, Australia. The design team transformed the dark interiors of this home—which encompasses 1,614 square feet (150 square meters), into an open, light-filled living space. The new layout showcases elegance and sophistication, with a spacious, open […]
Rammed earth house hidden in the forested hills of Northern California
This modern family retreat was constructed of rammed earth, steel and concrete by Feldman Architecture, located in California’s Central Valley. The dwelling is positioned just east of Monterey Bay, nestled amidst the grazing livestock of a thriving 500-acre walnut farm. From the base of a prominent hill, the house opens up to east-facing views of rolling hills […]
Beach retreat with Scandinavian style interiors in Montauk: Surf House
Surf House was designed as a beach retreat for a young family by T.W. Ryan Architecture, located in the small beach enclave of Ditch Plains, Montauk, New York. The area is a hot spot for surfers and bohemians. The homeowners reside in West Village, New York, looking for a relaxing escape from urban living. They […]
Breathtaking Colorado home with contemporary farmhouse-style details
Commissioned by Surround Architecture, Folly Farm is a contemporary expression of historic, additive farmhouse-style architecture located in Boulder, Colorado. The homeowners are a young family that is both energetic and creative. They wished to have a home with casual living spaces to create, play and discover inspiration. To achieve these goals, the design team thoughtfully […]
Forested home in Oregon features amazing loft-like interiors
This loft-like contemporary residence by design + build studio Jordan Iverson Signature Homes is located just steps from Hendricks Park in East Eugene, Oregon. Custom designed for this property, this two-story pad features a minimalist design from the exterior facade, consisting of a light-gray painted wood siding. Most of the windows of this home are at the rear […]
Refreshing update to an historic log home in the Seattle suburbs
This historic log home renovated by Janof Architecture is located in Beaux Arts Village, a town located in the Eastside area of Seattle, Washington. From the exterior, this home offers an authentic log structure, with its roots in the arts and crafts lodge tradition. The residence was given a fresh makeover, which included a renovated kitchen and dining area that […]
Breathtaking contemporary home of steel, glass and concrete in Australia
Spread out over three levels, this breathtaking contemporary home is located in Bayview, a suburb in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. This property encompasses 3,519 square feet (327 square meters) with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. This design of this home was brilliant collaboration between client, architect and builder. The result […]
Rustic mountain house with a modern twist in Truckee, California
Built in the style of new mountain architecture, this home designed by Ward Young Architects offers a modern twist on the traditional, rustic mountain house. Located in Truckee, California, this was the HGTV Dream Home 2014. Built by Tanamera Construction, the design team employed traditional materials that are found in mountain homes, along with modern […]
Intriguing cave house with captivating Mediterranean Sea views
This spectacular home composed of indigenous materials by local artisans is owned by renowned events producer, art director and designer Alexandre de Betak—Bureau Betak. “For 10 years I was dreaming about it, for five years I was looking for a spot for it, for two years working on it, for another two years building it, […]
Waiheke Island beach house showcases magnificent coastal vistas
This stunning modern beach house was designed by Christian Anderson Architects, located on the headland in Owhanake Bay on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Waiheke is a haven of beautiful vineyards, olive groves and beaches, all just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. This beach dwelling showcases sweeping views over a gulf landscape of rugged coastal hills and marine […]








