This impressive mountain lake house, crafted by Dominick Architects, is nestled in the high desert town of Fruita, Colorado. The region is known for its dry temperatures that can sit at over 100 degrees for weeks at a time. This played a major impact on the design, materials, and layout to keep the home cool and […]
This one-of-a-kind modern “tree house” was designed by Olson Kundig, in collaboration with owner/architect Faulkner Architects, in the prestigious Martis Camp community near Lake Tahoe, California. Nestled on 2.2 private acres bordering National Forest Land, this impressive dwelling celebrates a rugged, high-desert landscape of ponderosa pine, manzanita, and exposed basalt. The home’s footprint meanders through […]
This spectacular modern sanctuary, located in Palo Alto, California, was designed by Feldman Architecture for empty nesters looking to downsize and plan ahead for their retirement. The dwelling encompasses 4,289 square feet of living space and is nestled behind a large heritage oak tree whose canopy stretches across the front yard. Passing under the sculptural […]
McClellan Architects has designed this spectacular waterfront home for a father and his two children in the Pacific Northwest along Bellingham Bay, Washington. The homeowner wanted a house that would take advantage of its beautiful surroundings while melding with its natural environment. The home was built right into the cliffside, with the exterior facade clad […]
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has custom-crafted this beautiful waterfront shelter nestled along Useless Bay, located near the southern end of Whidbey Island, Washington. Useless Bay was so named because of frequent inclement weather. The community is situated on a 100-year-old manmade spit, creating a separation between the open waters of Puget Sound and a freshwater wetland for […]
Architectural studio Ward + Blake created this spectacular rammed-earth home with a green roof nestled on a sprawling property in Squirrel, Fremont County, Idaho. The 5,994-square-foot house has a vegetated roof to enhance insulation, reduce stormwater runoff, and blend seamlessly with the natural landscape. It was built using the architects’ patented EarthWall construction system, which uses […]
This modern weekend retreat with a facade of wood and steel shipping containers is located in Union Pier, Michigan, designed by Fredman Design Group. The retreat is the designer’s own personal home that she shares with her partner. A blending of traditional and industrial elements, the designer felt inspired to get creative. The architect noted that […]
Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro Architects has created this exceptional contemporary house, beautifully located in Dallas, Texas. Combining a modern aesthetic with organic materials, this home offers the ultimate indoor-outdoor living experience. Expansive walls of glass and stone with soaring ceilings and natural wood elements blend magnificently. The floors throughout the first-level main living spaces are stained […]
Archer & Buchanan Architecture has designed this contemporary, Arcadian-style house perched on a hilltop overlooking a sprawling 2.1-acre property in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The owners are a young couple from Germany, who brought with them their national affinity for efficient building technologies and high-quality details that will age gracefully over time with minimal maintenance and energy […]
Peterssen Keller Architecture, together with Nada Bibi Interior Design, has created this spectacular modern cabin with sweeping views over Pelican Lake, a lake located in northwestern Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Flanked by traditional cabins, this striking lake house brings architectural diversity to this lakeshore community. The structure features a standing seam metal and flat top […]
