Nestled on a hillside, this contemporary desert oasis was designed by PHX Architecture in collaboration with Holly Wright Design, located in the exclusive Desert Mountain neighborhood in North Scottsdale, Arizona. This home backs up to the Tonto National Forest, ideally situated on a 4-acre property that makes the owners feel like they are living amongst […]
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A modern yet welcoming home in the Pacific Northwest draws nature inside
Award-winning home builder Westlake Development Group has created this gorgeous modern yet welcoming home situated in Lake Oswego, a suburb of Portland, Oregon. This expansive two-story residence encompasses 4,822 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and four-and-one-half bathrooms. The interiors boast high vaulted ceilings, an extravagant gourmet double island kitchen, and dedicated laundry […]
This waterfront beach cabin offers a sanctuary on Orcas Island, Washington
This spectacular waterfront beach cabin, created by Heliotrope Architects, is nestled on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, in northwestern Washington. This 2,400-square-foot family retreat is set on a northwesterly oriented beach, facing the Strait of Georgia to provide incredible views. The property includes second-growth Douglas firs, a beech […]
This incredible book-filled California home is a bibliophile’s dream
This California dream home was inspired by a family’s passion for books, designed by Subu Design Architecture in the Pacific Palisades, a neighborhood in the Westside region of Los Angeles, California. Nestled on a downslope property that is set back into a wooded canyon, this dwelling is configured as an “H” shape, breaking up the volume […]
An impressive coastal refuge perched on a hillside in the San Juan Islands
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer is responsible for the design of this incredible coastal refuge perched high on a hillside in the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in Washington State. The owner of this property wished to create a retreat inspired by a beloved stone Appalachian home lost to fire some time ago. For the architects, they were not […]
See this contemporary yet inviting house in Texas with indoor/outdoor living
Chioco Design together with Miars Construction has designed this inviting contemporary house for a family of four in the heart of Austin, Texas. The goal for the design of this family home was to open the living environment up to its natural surroundings. The residence is composed of 3,700 feet of living space, with four […]
Amazing contemporary home with serene views over the Texas Hill Country
In partnership with Eppright Custom Homes, Cornerstone Architects crafted this stunning contemporary house perched atop a hillside in the Texas Hill Country. The residence is positioned on one of the highest hilltops in Lakeway, soaking in panoramic views of the countryside below. This home is in an ideal position, surrounded by a beautiful nature preserve. […]
Contemporary hilltop house in Oregon with relaxed living indoors and out
This light-filled hilltop house was custom-crafted by design-build studio Jordan Iverson Signature Homes, tucked into a forested property in Eugene, Oregon. This urban modern home is integrated into the side of Gillespie Butte on a heavily wooded site. According to the builders, “most of the subdivision is protected with conservation zones and tree protection areas.” […]
Contemporary dream house with iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge
This unabashedly contemporary house with bold geometries was designed by Polsky Perlstein Architects, overlooking Sausalito and archetypal views of the Golden Gate Bridge in Belvedere, California. This affluent neighborhood features a temperate climate, where the fog that covers San Francisco generally does not come this way, making it perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The owners of this […]
See this contemporary San Francisco Bay Area home with eco-friendly design
Andrew Mann Architecture, along with Sherry Williamson Design, has reimagined this home for an artist and her family with environmentally conscious design in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The project included a complete interior and exterior renovation, inspired by the simplicity of New England colonial architecture. The property features clean lines and eco-friendly design […]