This contemporary retreat was designed by Wade Design Architects in collaboration with Total Concepts, nestled high atop Atlas Peak in Napa Valley, California. The design of this dwelling embodies modern sensibility and forward-thinking in its living functionality while connecting with its unique landscape. The residence was strategically placed amongst beautiful rocky outcroppings that line the home’s exterior […]
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This Corten steel house is an idyllic escape in the Hudson Valley
This striking Corten steel house was designed by Studio MM Architect, located in the southern foothills of New York’s rural Hudson Valley. Perched at the top of rolling farmland, the modern home peeks out from behind the hills, only briefly glimpsed by passing cars on the private road below. As the fields of hay and wildflowers […]
A warehouse loft offers an industrial chic live/work home in San Francisco
Knock Architecture & Design has created this modern-industrial loft for live/work in the SoMa neighborhood of San Francisco, California. This industrial warehouse loft, dating from the 1920s, is restored to its original aesthetic intent while updating for a new use in the 21st century. Previous, inappropriate renovations and transformations were removed, and new divided lite […]
An elegant and inviting home with an indoor garden wall in Vancouver
Garden wall house is a beautiful and elegant home designed by Garret Cord Werner Architects, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Encompassing 4,600 square feet of living space, this dwelling is positioned on a slope that is tucked back from the street, presenting a classic, timeless, and understated presence. Concrete and cedar create an attractive […]
Modern lake house rests atop a rocky slope on Canada’s Sunshine Coast
W O V E N Architecture and Design has created this stunning modern house overlooking Sakinaw Lake, one of the largest lakes on the Sunshine Coast, just two hours northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 3,060-square-foot lake house is sited on a platform carved from a steep rocky slope with mesmerizing views of the lake. […]
An incredible shelter perched over a pristine lake in British Columbia
W O V E N Architecture and Design is responsible for the creation of this modern lake house retreat located on Sakinaw Lake in British Columbia, Canada. This spectacular shelter is perched 30 feet above a pristine lake, taking on the form of an L-shaped plan that embraces its surrounding rocky landscape. Inside you will […]
A 570 square foot steel cabin immersed in a beautiful Maine forest
This 570-square-foot Cor-Ten steel cabin was designed by Winkelman Architecture, located on the coast of Bar Harbor, Maine. The dwelling embraces the surrounding natural beauty with delicate respect for the site. Weathering beams spring from the rising ledge, gently carrying the cabin over boulders and mossy terrain. The cabin was devised to capture natural light patterns […]
This North Carolina home cantilevers over a steep and rugged terrain
Harding Huebner Architects in collaboration with Milestone Contracting have designed this contemporary mountain home located in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. The half-acre narrow wooded site is steeply sloped with long-range views of the Appalachians to the west and foreground views of downtown Asheville. Offering roughly 3,300 square feet of living space, this dwelling […]
Amazing concrete mountain retreat in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
This stunning concrete and steel mountain retreat designed by Faulkner Architects is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe, California. The architects were commissioned to expand an existing property, which is nestled on a north-facing slope overlooking the Martis Valley and up to Lookout Mountain through 100-year-old Jeffrey pine trees. Immersed into the slope, this […]
Step inside an alluring Mexico hideaway inspired by its peaceful setting
This warm and elegant four-season hideaway was designed by Chain + Siman Architects, located in Valle de Bravo, Estado de Mexico, Mexico. Situated near Lake Valle de Bravo, the design of this dwelling draws its inspiration from the tranquil surroundings. Entitled “La Casa de la Abuela” which translates to “Grandma’s House”, this residence will be used […]








