This striking split-level house was designed by M Royce Architecture, in collaboration with Interior Particulier, and tucked into a tight lot near the ocean in Venice Beach, California. Boasting 1,600 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and three bathrooms, the design is reminiscent of sculptural driftwood that has washed ashore. Sustainable features include […]
Designed as a weekend retreat for a Marin-based family, this single-story home sits on three scenic acres in Sonoma County. Surrounded by mature oak trees and mountain views, the property offers a peaceful escape and a place for connection. The 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom and five-bathroom home, designed by Kentfield-based architecture firm Holder Parlette, is centered around […]
Hawkins Architecture has created this modern forest sanctuary for a family of six, situated on a densely wooded site in Martis Camp, Truckee, California. The couple was renting a home nearby when they discovered this three-acre site, which was perfect for building a family home tailored to their specific needs. They needed a spacious design to […]
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects crafted this impressive modern home, incorporating sustainable design on 5 acres outside Whitefish, Montana. Sitting at the edge of a field, this 3,500-square-foot home was sited along the Stillwater River to take advantage of the property’s tranquil setting. Views and access to the water were desired, along with the breathtaking “Big […]
Choate + Hertlein Architects created this peaceful ranch house situated on a 100-acre site in a secluded area of southwest Colorado. The property is in the region known as the Four Corners (where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah converge). The owners initially set up an Airstream trailer on the site to enjoy the distant […]
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 […]
