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See this remarkable rammed earth house nestled on a Texas ranch

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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, […]

This extraordinary Washington house has a seamless indoor-outdoor flow

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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 […]

A striking modern house with breathtaking views of California’s Edna Valley

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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 […]

This awesome North Carolina house sits peacefully in the meadow

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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 […]

This cool modern refuge boasts jaw-dropping views over Saratoga Canyon

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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 […]