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 […]
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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 […]
Tour this cool round house with minimalist details in Northern California
Feldman Architecture has reimagined this minimalist house that is tucked away in Los Altos Hills, a town in Santa Clara County, California. This geometrically unique, 5,103 square foot structure is called “Round House”. This original dwelling, built in 1965, was one of a few similarly shaped homes built in California in the 60s. Soon after moving in, […]
An absolutely spectacular steel, glass, and concrete house in South Africa
This new steel, glass, and concrete house designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects is located in Sandton, an upscale district north of the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The architects worked with the clients for about twelve years before they started building. The 15,220 square foot (1,414 square meters) home is situated on a 4,000 square […]
This modern desert house gets an awe-inspiring update in Arizona
An existing 1970s house was completely transformed by The Ranch Mine into a spectacular modern desert house located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Prior to the renovation, the original home could only be described as dark and dingy with low ceilings. The architects devised an addition to this home that ran parallel to the existing structure. […]
Step into a mountain-inspired home designed for empty nesters in Illinois
This fascinating mountain-inspired home was completed by Highgate Builders in collaboration with Andrea Goldman Design, located in Glencoe, a lakefront village in northeastern Cook County, Illinois. Blending contemporary design with a rustic mountain aesthetic, this home reflects the homeowner’s love of Colorado, where they have a second property. The project team worked closely together to balance […]
A woodland cabin retreat with peaceful lakefront views in New Hampshire
This woodland cabin retreat was designed for indoor-outdoor living by Whitten Architects, nestled on Loon Lake in Freedom, New Hampshire. The owners of this retreat have generations of family history in this small town positioned between the Lakes Region and the White Mountains. This cabin was devised as a family gathering spot for the owners and […]
Step into this modern vineyard home in the beautiful Willamette Valley
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects have designed this modern vineyard home that is located in The Willamette Valley, Oregon’s oldest wine region. The dwelling is nestled in the hills of this beautiful wine-growing region. Formed from the topography and agricultural plan of the site, this small home was thoughtfully devised to soak in the surrounding terrain […]








