Discover the striking features of RCR House, an intimate refuge-like 4,300 square-foot villa designed by Vicente Gouveia of Visioarq Architecture & Planning in Central Portugal. Sitting in its privileged location in Anadia, facing the natural landscape of Serra do Caramulo, RCR House stands as the distillation of a certain type of modernity, or at least, […]
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Spectacular modern refuge designed to soak in views of the Colorado mountains
CCY Architects has designed this striking modern refuge nestled into the hillside, overlooking a meandering creek below in Aspen, Colorado. Nestled on a sprawling 2.47-acre property, this incredible dwelling offers its inhabitants 9,918 square feet of living space. This bold contemporary house responds to and connects with its site and the environment. The dwelling is […]
See this remarkable rammed earth house nestled on a Texas ranch
Lake|Flato Architects have designed this extraordinary rammed earth house that acts as insulation against the harsh climate of the desert in Marfa, Texas. The dwelling’s two-foot-thick walls were constructed into a courtyard design to passively provide both cooling and heating effects. Nestled between the formidable Chihuahuan Desert and the grandeur of the Davis Mountains, Marfa, […]
This inviting urban getaway capitalizes on its views of the Olympic mountains
DeForest Architects is responsible for the design of this amazing urban getaway that is located in Seattle, Washington. This dwelling was created to maximize breathtaking views of the Sound and Olympic Mountains. An additional central focus of this project was to create art gallery walls to highlight the homeowner’s extensive collection of Northwest Art. The […]
This extraordinary Washington house has a seamless indoor-outdoor flow
Located in Bellevue, Washington, this remarkable modern house designed by David Coleman Architecture, showcases a mesmerizing floating roof design reminiscent of origami, gracefully crowning the primary living area. This dwelling was devised to maximize its beautiful surroundings, creating a luminous pavilion amongst the towering fir trees. Strategically positioned in close proximity to the region’s technological […]
A spectacular midcentury house perched on a hillside in British Columbia
W O V E N Architecture and Design have created this amazing midcentury modern house set on a hillside with views of St Mary Lake in British Columbia, Canada. This modern cabin provides a getaway for a couple that resides in Vancouver who desired a simple and modern structure to escape from their chaotic city […]
This Shou Sugi Ban house beautifully blends into Washington’s woodlands
Citizen Design has created “The Trailblazer” a beautiful contemporary house nestled on a picturesque wooded 18-acre site in Maple Valley, Washington. The property was purchased by two brothers who each wanted their own unique homes designed for the site. The Trailblazer sits parallel to a natural creek that flows through the property. Four rotated gabled […]
A striking modern house with breathtaking views of California’s Edna Valley
This modern house created by the architectural studio Citizen Design graces the central coast of California in San Luis Obispo. Nestled into the landscape, “Pipers Place” is organized around an interior courtyard that allows the family to enjoy the outdoors year-round. The main volume of this 3,500-square-foot home is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows that allow […]
This awesome North Carolina house sits peacefully in the meadow
Harding Huebner Architects created this impressive modern meadow house, nestled on a 49-acre property in Leicester, North Carolina. This project began with a retired couple from Midland, Texas who had a deep appreciation for the vast openness of the Texas landscape. They aspired to recreate that serene feeling by building their new 4,450-square-foot home on […]
This cool modern refuge boasts jaw-dropping views over Saratoga Canyon
ODS Architecture in collaboration with JCD Builders has designed this impressive modern refuge set in the rolling hills of Saratoga, California. Saratoga’s downtown exudes a charming, quintessential main street ambiance, nestled amidst a network of residential streets. However, venturing a short distance away leads you to secluded canyons and hills, where the bustling townscape feels […]