Lake|Flato Architects have designed this extraordinary rammed earth house that acts as insulation against the harsh climate of the desert in Marfa, Texas. The dwelling’s two-foot-thick walls were constructed into a courtyard design to passively provide both cooling and heating effects. Nestled between the formidable Chihuahuan Desert and the grandeur of the Davis Mountains, Marfa, […]
DeForest Architects is responsible for the design of this amazing urban getaway that is located in Seattle, Washington. This dwelling was created to maximize breathtaking views of the Sound and Olympic Mountains. An additional central focus of this project was to create art gallery walls to highlight the homeowner’s extensive collection of Northwest Art. The […]
Located in Bellevue, Washington, this remarkable modern house designed by David Coleman Architecture, showcases a mesmerizing floating roof design reminiscent of origami, gracefully crowning the primary living area. This dwelling was devised to maximize its beautiful surroundings, creating a luminous pavilion amongst the towering fir trees. Strategically positioned in close proximity to the region’s technological […]
W O V E N Architecture and Design have created this amazing midcentury modern house set on a hillside with views of St Mary Lake in British Columbia, Canada. This modern cabin provides a getaway for a couple that resides in Vancouver who desired a simple and modern structure to escape from their chaotic city […]
Citizen Design has created “The Trailblazer” a beautiful contemporary house nestled on a picturesque wooded 18-acre site in Maple Valley, Washington. The property was purchased by two brothers who each wanted their own unique homes designed for the site. The Trailblazer sits parallel to a natural creek that flows through the property. Four rotated gabled […]
This modern house created by the architectural studio Citizen Design graces the central coast of California in San Luis Obispo. Nestled into the landscape, “Pipers Place” is organized around an interior courtyard that allows the family to enjoy the outdoors year-round. The main volume of this 3,500-square-foot home is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows that allow […]
Harding Huebner Architects created this impressive modern meadow house, nestled on a 49-acre property in Leicester, North Carolina. This project began with a retired couple from Midland, Texas who had a deep appreciation for the vast openness of the Texas landscape. They aspired to recreate that serene feeling by building their new 4,450-square-foot home on […]
ODS Architecture in collaboration with JCD Builders has designed this impressive modern refuge set in the rolling hills of Saratoga, California. Saratoga’s downtown exudes a charming, quintessential main street ambiance, nestled amidst a network of residential streets. However, venturing a short distance away leads you to secluded canyons and hills, where the bustling townscape feels […]
Feldman Architecture has reimagined this minimalist house that is tucked away in Los Altos Hills, a town in Santa Clara County, California. This geometrically unique, 5,103 square foot structure is called “Round House”. This original dwelling, built in 1965, was one of a few similarly shaped homes built in California in the 60s. Soon after moving in, […]
This new steel, glass, and concrete house designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects is located in Sandton, an upscale district north of the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The architects worked with the clients for about twelve years before they started building. The 15,220 square foot (1,414 square meters) home is situated on a 4,000 square […]
