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 […]
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Modern log cabin perched on a cliff overlooking Coeur D’Alene Lake
Designed by Uptic Studios, the goal of this project was to create a modern log cabin nestled on a cliff, on Coeur D’Alene Lake in North Idaho. This vacation home was designed to house two families comfortably under one roof, while offering seperate spaces for privacy and common rooms to spend quality time together. The […]
Modern treehouse suspended over a roaring river in Old Snowmass
This rustic riverfront home was designed by David Johnston Architects, located next to a roaring river in the mountains of Woody Creek, Colorado. Situated on a steep, wooded bank (the lot slants up to 30 degrees) a mere 10 feet from the Roaring Fork River on Lower River Road in Old Snowmass, the three-level design […]
Sleek modern dwelling overlooking Biscayne Bay, Florida
Nestled on the edge of Biscayne Bay in South Florida is this long, slender house designed by Strang Architecture that maximizes its skinny waterfront location. The architects imagined a two-story residence that would embrace its natural setting, turning the footprint into a celebration of its surroundings. The front entryway to the home beckons you inside, having […]
Modern hillside property framing old oak trees in San Anselmo
A newly constructed modern residence was designed by Shands Studio in an L-shape framing old oak trees, located on a hillside property in San Anselmo, Marin County, California. The vision of this home for the architect’s family was to create a seamless connection from indoors to out, incorporating views wherever possible to the surrounding landscape. Two perpendicular structures […]
Contemporary weekend retreat in Mexico: ALD House
ALD House is a contemporary weekend retreat designed by Juan Carlos Baumgartner from architecture studio SPACE, located in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. The home is projected on a land of little over 1,000 square meters and it is articulated in two main volumes: a prism into which another rectangular wooden prism is embedded. Description from the architect: Since the very […]
Weekend house built over the waves and sand of Malibu Beach
Wave House is a contemporary weekend beach house retreat that was designed by Mark Dziewulski Architect, situated in beautiful Malibu Beach, California. The form of the 3,200 square foot house takes its inspiration from its context: the beach and waves. Description from the architects: It is literally cantilevered over the surf, which passes beneath it at […]
Capturing indoor outdoor living in New York: Ocean Deck House
Ocean Deck House is a modern oceanfront property capturing indoor outdoor living, designed by Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects, located in Bridgehampton, New York. From the architect: This ocean front residence captures the sense of indoor-outdoor living by introducing large cantilevered decks and roof decks. Designed for an active family who loves to cook and entertain, the […]
Contemporary country house in Quebec by NatureHumaine
Bolton Residence is a beautiful single family country house that has been designed by architecture studio NatureHumaine, located in Bolton East, Quebec, Canada. Having bought a beautiful plot of wooded land in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, the client dreamt of building a 1,740 square foot country house that would be in perfect symbiosis with its natural environment. […]
Mammoth contemporary residence in Florida: Ballantrae Court
Ballantrae Court is a contemporary single family residence just recently completed by KZ Architecture, located in a golf community in South Florida. Comprised of 10,000 square feet of living space, this stunning home showcases unique rooflines, accented with warm wood and plenty of glass to emit natural light. From the architects: The project involved a large […]