Olson Kundig Architects designed this fascinating steel and glass box shelter located next to the Tijuca National Park, an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 1,500-square-foot structure is supported by two concrete piers, elevating it over the rainforest canopy. This secluded hideaway provides the owner couple with […]
E. Cobb Architects in collaboration with RD Interiors has reimagined the former gym and auditorium of an iconic school into a spectacular industrial modern condo. The West Queen Anne School is one of Seattle, Washington’s most iconic abodes. Formerly a public elementary school from 1896 to 1981, the adaptive reuse structure is now high-end condominiums. The […]
This dynamic family home was designed by AAHA Studio, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac at the edge of Santa Monica, a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles, California. The owners commissioned the architects to create a home where they could put down roots with an abundance of space for the kids to run around. […]
This contemporary urban refuge was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, perched on Queen Anne Hill overlooking downtown Seattle and Puget Sound, Washington. Nestled on a steeply sloping site, the structure features a massive retractable wall of glass that provides 180-degree views of the urban landscape below. A two-story “guillotine” window wall physically opens this dwelling to […]
Feldman Architecture has designed this eco-friendly retreat for a couple of empty nesters in the Santa Lucia Preserve, a 20,000-acre nature preserve nestled in the coastal foothills just minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The homeowners spent two years looking for their idyllic piece of land — flat enough to accommodate single-level living while also being surrounded by […]
This modern cabin retreat was designed by Elliot Architects, located on a heavily wooded 10-acre property on a peninsula that jutted out into a pond near Phillips Lake in Lucrene-in-Maine, Maine. Encompassing 1,900 square feet of living space, there are two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a finished basement space. Access to the cabin is via a […]
Cushing Terrell is responsible for this home with minimalist design details nestled on 4.5 acres in the eastern outskirts of Whitefish, Montana. Entitled the “Railway Residence, this home is located at the heart of three defining features: the Whitefish Range to the north; Great Northern Mountain, bookended by the Swan Range and Saddleback Mountain to the east; […]
This contemporary home was designed by Narratif and built by Chatsworth Fine Homes, located on a beautiful property overlooking a ravine in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Clean lines and an off-white palette evokes a contemporary minimalist interior in this beautiful modern farmhouse design. Neutral colors are used extensively, contrasted by natural woodgrains of paneling and barn doors, and […]
Renée Del Gaudio Architecture is responsible for the design of this beautiful indoor-outdoor garden house located in Boulder, Colorado. The concept of this project is “A House of Gardens and Light” which places emphasis on energy efficiency, luminous spaces, and deep connections to the landscape. Encompassing 3,150 square feet of living space, the program prioritizes […]
This magnificent modern retreat designed by Cushing Terrell is sited on a remote property in the Flathead Valley, high on a bluff at the confluence of two rivers near Whitefish, Montana. Nestled on ten acres, the Confluence House is a fly fisherman’s dream. Efficient design (no hallways) and thoughtful siting make this a seamless addition to the […]
