Wittman Estes Architecture has transformed a 1940s beach house into a new multi-generational home, elevated above the Hood Canal shoreline in Poulsbo, Washington. The project team doubled the livable area while minimally impacting the delicate waterfront ecology. Two shifting wings hover over the hillside and beach, supported by thin steel columns and pin piles. Locally […]
Reimagined by Cordtsen Design Architecture together with Trevor Fulmer Design, this neutral seaside sanctuary blends the relaxed spirit of Southern California with the coastal charm of New England, situated in Narragansett, Rhode Island. This oceanside residence underwent a full-scale renovation that included the removal of interior walls and introduced expansive sliding doors that open to the […]
This modern coastal farmhouse was beautifully designed by BC&J Architects and built by 2atara Construction, situated on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Nestled on the edge of an estuary, the Pleasant Beach House combines two vernacular farmhouse forms. The new 2,900-square-foot home boasts innovative clearstory spaces with beautiful vaulted ceilings. Impressive cantilevered steel canopies and picture-framed windows help […]
James Phillip Golden, Architect, designed this multigenerational family beach home on the Cape, in the village of Osterville, Massachusetts, nestled on a 0.62-acre property. The home encompasses 6,600 square feet of living space, with seven bedrooms and ample room to host extended family without losing the feeling of a single-family home. The homeowners are a […]
Olson Kundig Architects has created this stunning lakefront house that feels rooted in the traditions of lake living, yet subtle enough to blend into its surroundings on Whitefish, Montana. Oriented in parallel to Whitefish Lake, with views to nearby ski trails and the peaks of Glacier National Park, Montana Beach House encourages deep immersion within […]
This striking harborfront home, with beach-chic, family-friendly living spaces, was designed by Workshop/APD and is located on Nantucket, a charming, historic island town known for its beautiful beaches and lighthouses, just 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This home is a celebration of modern exteriors and an undeniable connection to the surrounding landscape. […]
This organic beach house retreat, beautifully designed by Duckham Architecture in collaboration with Thread Art Design, is located in Orleans, a charming town on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. When the owners purchased their dream beachfront site, a 1970s-era structure was already in place. However, a lot of work was needed to renovate the home to meet […]
This versatile family beach house, designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, balances expansive, outward-looking views with a grounded sense of seclusion on the San Juan Islands. The property was completely overgrown and was transformed into a welcoming retreat with native landscaping. Crafted to accommodate the owner’s small family or comfortably flex to welcome larger gatherings, […]
This charming beach house and guest cottage were completely renovated by Patrick Ahearn Architect and are situated in Aquinnah, a town on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Known as “Flip Flop Beach Cottage,” this is the architect’s personal retreat, a passion project that he and his wife purchased and transformed into a multigenerational gathering place for […]
This stunning coastal shingle-style lake house on Silver Beach Road along Lake Michigan in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin, was designed by Deep River Partners, a Milwaukee-based residential architecture firm. Built as a multigenerational family retreat, the home blends timeless Coastal Shingle Style architecture with five-star amenities and state-of-the-art smart home technology. The horizontal massing along the […]
