This reclaimed concrete house was designed by architecture studio Archier, located in Yackandandah, a small tourist town in northeast Victoria, Australia. Encompassing just 1,076 square feet (100 square meters) of living space, this unique minimalist home provides a wonderful indoor/outdoor living experience. This dwelling is owned by the architect’s brother who is also the builder (and […]
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A multi-generational beach house in Australia with tranquil seaside views
Auhaus Architecture has designed this spectacular modern beach house located in Ocean Grove, a seaside town in Victoria, Australia. This newly constructed 4,700 square foot, four-bedroom dwelling boasts waterfront views stretching from Portsea through to Lorne. The design wraps around the site, enclosing an elevated, tiered central courtyard and pool area with views straight through the house […]
Step inside this awesome cedar-clad home overlooking the Puget Sound
This spectacular concrete and darkened cedar-clad home was designed by GO’C Studio, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Nestled on an elevated peninsula northwest of downtown, the home showcases unparalleled views across Puget Sound and towards downtown Seattle. The scope of this project entails the construction of a 5,500-square-foot dwelling to replace the existing […]
A modern shelter in the dramatic mountainous landscape of New Zealand
This compact modern shelter designed by Anna-Marie Chin Architects features a backdrop of rugged mountains near Queenstown, New Zealand. Encompassing 1,679 square feet (156 square meters) of living space, this masterfully designed home meets the owner’s needs and relatively modest budget while challenging the design rules and constraints of an upmarket residential estate. Spatially and formally rich, […]
Shou Sugi Ban house blends with its woodsy setting in the Hudson Valley
This spectacular shou sugi ban house was designed by Studio MM in collaboration with Larsen Builders, located in Kerhonkson, a hamlet in Ulster County, New York. Nestled in the woods of Hudson Valley, this house was conceived as a car lover’s dream retreat. An expansive garage was the central focus of the design, generating space for car […]
Explore this spectacular A-frame cabin on Lake Placid in a tranquil forest
Strand Design is responsible for the creation of this spectacular modern A-frame cabin that is nestled on the shores of Lake Placid, Wisconsin. Set on a heavily wooded lake edge, this modern refuge serves as an escape into nature for its city-dwelling owners. With a modest footprint, warmth and volume are abundant, utilizing natural timbers […]
A Scandinavian-inspired home in Vermont beautifully connects to nature
Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture has designed this Scandinavian-inspired home nestled atop a rocky knoll surrounded by trees and overlooking a meadow in Ferrisburgh, Vermont. Built for a family of four, this L-shaped dwelling encompasses 2,300 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The upper level contains a loft and the main bedroom suite. […]
An inviting modern refuge with the most scenic views of Lake Washington
This beautiful modern refuge was designed by McClellan Architects in collaboration with NB Design Group, located in Kirkland, Washington. Perched over Lake Washington, this dwelling soaks in idyllic views of the lake and beyond to the mountains. The main level was devised with an open layout with a harmonious flow from indoors to out, taking advantage […]
This modern Arizona desert home has amazing indoor and outdoor living
The Ranch Mine is responsible for reimagining the classic American Ranch home for modern living in a new build called ‘Hive’, located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. This home offers an abundance of natural light, open space, and a wonderful connection with the outdoors. Ranch houses, or ramblers, are typically about sunshine and informal indoor/outdoor living. Visually they […]
A fascinating modern home in Missouri on the edge of a woodland stream
This spectacular modern home was designed by architectural studio Hufft, nestled alongside a natural stream in Springfield, Missouri. Positioned above a stream that pumps more than 300,000 gallons of crystal-clear water through its site each day, this dwelling was custom designed for its local vernacular. Drawing inspiration from the site’s natural stream, the power, and […]








