This modern minimalist house in North Phoenix, Arizona, was designed by The Ranch Mine in partnership with Boxwell Homes. Built on a 2-acre desert lot, the 4,090-square-foot home wraps around a central courtyard, forming a distinctive “O” shape that gives the residence its name: ‘O-asis.’ Throughout the home, slat-walnut paneling, polished concrete floors, and expansive […]
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A charred wood East Hampton home in harmony with its surrounding meadow
Designed by Workshop/APD, this spectacular modern home is clad in black shou sugi ban wood siding, its crisp gabled forms rising from a meadow on a bucolic East Hampton, New York property, abutting a multi-acre horse farm, A covered exterior corridor divides the home, with the owner’s bedroom suite, open-plan living, dining, and kitchen spaces […]
This modern waterfront home offers a peaceful escape on Washington’s Hood Canal
Designed by Eerkes Architects, the Surly Crab is a modern waterfront home that appears to float just steps above the oyster‑shell‑strewn shoreline of Hood Canal, neslted on 10-acre, lushly forested site in Seabeck, Washington. Its main floor is suspended from a monolithic concrete fireplace that anchors the home to the land, lifting the main level […]
Inside a contemporary Scandinavian-inspired home in Vermont’s Green Mountains
This exceptionally designed contemporary home by Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture was built deep in the Mad River Valley, in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The home offers a modern, streamlined Scandinavian sensibility while honoring the rugged surroundings. Architect Elizabeth Herrmann aimed for a decidedly modern house infused with rustic elements, such as the interior Scandinavian […]
Mountain home cantilevers over a peaceful valley in Northwestern Montana
Cushing Terrell, in partnership with Mindful Designs, has crafted this show-stopping mountain modern home perched above the Valley in Northwestern Montana. A narrow and unassuming gravel drive exits a manicured mountain resort community, providing access to 80+ acres of pristine former timber land. The setting is unmatched, with pocketed views up and down the slope as well […]
This nature inspired Wisconsin home has serene St. Croix River views
This gorgeous contemporary home, called “Nature’s Edge,” was designed by James McNeal Architecture and overlooks the St. Croix River in Hudson, Wisconsin. The residence was crafted for clients who desired a large, sprawling home that didn’t look large and sprawling. The entryway is subdued because the owners did not want visitors to feel they were […]
A net-zero home surrounded by gardens in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
Known as the Mariposa Garden House, this award-winning indoor-outdoor residence in Boulder, Colorado, was designed by Renée del Gaudio Architecture for a family of three living in the Lower Chautauqua neighborhood at the foot of the Boulder Flatirons. A decade ago, interior designer Stephanie Waddell moved with her husband and young son into an aging […]
This charred barn house harmonizes with its Pennsylvania country setting
This visually striking charred barn house, designed by MaMo Architects, is nestled on a 10-acre countryside property in West Chester, a borough and the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Contrasting heavy timber with concrete and steel, this barn combines modern and traditional construction methods. An honest, simple interior tells the story of how the […]
This minimalist off-grid cabin is the ultimate Virginia Wine Country escape
Tucked into a 50-acre property along the Appalachian Trail in Delaplane, Virginia, this stunning off-grid cabin retreat designed and built by GreenSpur is the ultimate minimalist family getaway. Located approximately 50 miles due west of Washington, D.C., this compact off-grid escape offers unparalleled views of Virginia’s Wine Country while delivering on its core promise — […]
A stunning mountain home built for indoor outdoor living in Lake Tahoe
Walton Architecture + Engineering envisioned this spectacular modern mountain home in Martis Camp, a private Lake Tahoe community in Northern California. The residence exudes sleek, contemporary lines reminiscent of an art gallery while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. It welcomes the sun, the forests and views, and the comfort of gathering. Step inside this wonderful 8,473-square-foot, six-bedroom, […]








