EDA Architects is responsible for the design of this impressive modern house that is a lesson in materiality, situated in South Ogden, Utah. The design consists of a mix of eco-friendly products and materials, including formed concrete, Belgian brick, Shou Sugi Ban siding, slate, and glass. To blend in with the surrounding neighborhood, the exterior […]
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A warm and welcoming modernist cabin in Washington’s Methow Valley
This modernist mountain cabin was designed by CAST Architecture, nestled on two acres, near Mazama in the Methow Valley, Washington. The architects sited this dwelling to take maximum advantage of a south-facing orientation. Its horseshoe shape creates a courtyard between the wings of the home which is cooler in the summer and cozy with a fire […]
A glass and wood home boasts picturesque views of the Willamette River
William Kaven Architecture designed this incredible contemporary waterfront home nestled on the east bank of the Willamette River in the Oak Grove neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. In addition to offering a sweeping panorama of the river and its wildlife, this 4,607-square-foot home overlooks boat docks, freight barges, and an early 20th-century railroad bridge, recalling the […]
Incredibly dreamy seaside retreat offers quintessential New England living
Oak Hill Architects has designed this dreamy multi-generational family retreat evoking a bygone era, nestled on 17 magnificent acres of oceanfront and rolling farmland in Massachusetts. The main living areas, which surround a courtyard on three sides, flow openly and are oriented to maximize panoramic views and natural light. The rooms are bright, generously proportioned, […]
Peek into this luminous Texas home with amazing indoor-outdoor living
This luminous modern home designed by Furman + Keil Architects is situated in a family-friendly neighborhood of Rollingwood on the west side of Austin, Texas. The exterior of this house boasts a simple gabled stone volume. The stone mass forms a backdrop to the animated trunks of a stand of majestic live oak trees. In […]
Luxury beach house offers a welcoming escape on the Seadrift Lagoon
Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors designed this luxury beach house escape nestled in the gated vacation community of Seadrift, at the tip of Stinson Beach, Northern California. Although the lagoon is filled with Pacific Ocean Sea water, it is shallow and warm – much like a lake and so used for swimming, paddling, and […]
Architect’s midcentury Texas home is striking and creative inside and out
Shawn Gottschalk, principal and partner of StudioMET Architects, designed this midcentury home situated in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, Texas. The main objective of the architect’s personal family home was its connection to the outdoors. Unlike other brand-new houses in their neighborhood, this dwelling embraced a simple, functional pavilion. In an age of real […]
Inside the incredibly stunning remodel of a 1920s ranch-style Texas house
Laura U Design Collective has reimagined a 1920s ranch-style house nestled in the quiet tree-lined community of Hedwig Village, just outside of Houston, Texas. The homeowners loved their house but it did not quite meet their lifestyle needs. A full-scale renovation included a brand-new mudroom, an upgraded kitchen, and a completely refreshed owner’s bedroom suite. […]
This sleek modern courtyard home celebrates its Arizona desert landscape
The Ranch Mine together with Identity Construction has designed and built this modern courtyard home situated on a spacious property in central Phoenix, Arizona. The design of this home is inspired by the ancient art of pottery — one of the homeowners is a ceramic artist. The front elevation consists of three primary materials, board-formed […]
A Texas house designed to celebrate an indoor-outdoor lifestyle
With a focus on the heavily treed surroundings and creating diverse indoor and outdoor living areas, Cornerstone Architects opted for a Texas Hill Country Contemporary style to highlight the home’s unique features and maximize living spaces. The home experience of this Austin, Texas dwelling starts with a breezy Lanai that opens up to the courtyard, […]