Feldman Architecture has designed this minimalist dream home immersed in a beautiful oak and chaparral landscape, located in Los Altos Hills, California. The secluded site provides jaw-dropping 180-degree cross canyon views of the Foothills Open Space Preserve, which influenced the design, orientation, and focus of the home. The scope of this 6,167 square foot project […]
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Rustic French farmhouse with a contemporary twist in California
This exquisite rustic French farmhouse was designed by Fergus Garber Architects, located in Woodside, a town in San Mateo County, California. This custom estate encompasses a 4,872 square foot main house, a pool house, 393 square foot art studio, a 1,124 square foot detached garage, and a 968 square foot guest house. With an exterior facade […]
Transparent walls of glass define this beach house on the California coast
McClean Design has created this spectacular modern beach house perched on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, located in Dana Point, Orange County, California. This sprawling 7,900 square foot house represents a new approach to California beach living, providing shelter from cold ocean breezes while maximizing views from as many rooms as possible. The house is […]
Concrete seaside retreat embraces indoor-outdoor living in Baja, Mexico
Walker Warner Architects are responsible for the design of this amazing concrete seaside retreat, nestled along the coast of Baja, Mexico. Created to be in harmony with its coastal environment, this fabulous retreat embraces beauty along with durability. Custom concrete walls were fabricated to match to the color of local sand, poured in lifts to […]
16 Insanely Beautiful Courtyard Garden Ideas With A Wow Factor
To create an inviting courtyard garden on your property, it is essential to personalize your space and add some verdant greenery for an outdoor oasis. Comfortable and attractive seating is a fabulous idea for your outdoor area, as you will want to enjoy the fruits of your labor and entertain family and friends. Growing vines […]
Spectacular minimalist home carved into the hillside of Los Angeles
Designed by Walker Workshop, this striking minimalist home melds into its hillside landscape in Beverly Hills, a city in Los Angles County, California. The three-acre ridge top site plays host to 130 oak trees, where the home was designed to blend into the terrain while at the same time offering breathtaking views. The house was […]
Stunning modern house opens into two-story courtyard in Southern California
Eric Olsen Design created this stunning modern house as his personal family home, located in Corona del Mar, California. The architect purchased this property a few years back when it came on the market, seeing the potential of what it could become. After living in the home for two-and-a-half years with his family, they decided […]
Dream House Tour: An exceptional modern farmhouse in rural Texas
This exceptional modern farmhouse was designed by DEMESNE, located just West of Preston Hollow, a neighborhood outside of Dallas, Texas. The farmhouse gives the impression of a Napa Valley Estate nestled amongst the mature Pecan and Oak Trees of the Dallas countryside. On the exterior facade, the gabled roof structure is comprised of board and batten, creating […]
Stunning hacienda style home with sweeping mountain views of Ojai Valley
This hacienda style home was designed by Tom Meaney Architect, nestled on a hilltop overlooking rolling hills and beyond to the mountains in Ojai, a small city in Ventura County, California. Laid out around a central courtyard, this 6,000 square foot residence is simply stunning both indoors and out. The main arched entrance opens through […]
Stunning courtyard house in Wisconsin builds on its mid-century roots
This courtyard house project involves the renovation and addition of a 1960s mid-century modern ranch house located in Madison, Wisconsin, designed by Bruns Architecture. The scope of the project was to balance the introverted nature of a courtyard with the bold personality of an extrovert all while managing matters of privacy. This renovation builds on its […]










