Krannitz Kent Architects has designed this amazing contemporary lake house with a unique connection to its natural surroundings in Seattle, Washington. Inside, light-filled living spaces blur the boundaries between indoors and out courtesy of immense walls of glazing. Building elements are organized into attached/detached pavilions based on the floor plan layout, a hierarchy of structure, and levels […]
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Dreamy transitional inspired home with a rooftop deck in Corona Del Mar
This transitional inspired home was designed by Brandon Architects in collaboration with Patterson Custom Homes, located in the Flower Streets of Corona Del Mar, California. The exterior of the home incorporates traditional elements from the east coast with white siding and brick along with trim and crown moulding accents throughout. The interiors are decorated with […]
A contemporary house in Seattle wraps around a serene courtyard garden
This contemporary home with a courtyard garden was designed by MW Works Architecture+Design, located in Seattle, Washington. The homeowners desired a residence that was reminiscent of their former property in rural Washington. This new development would distill their way of living yet in a smaller footprint that caters to their design style and hobbies. Collaborating […]
This stunning beach house opens to a cozy courtyard in Corona Del Mar
Brandon Architects along with Patterson Custom Homes has created this dreamy modern beach house with a courtyard located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Flower Streets of Corona Del Mar, California. The design of this home uses simple geometry to create a high level of contrast between solid and void. Large sliding doors open both the great room […]
This beautiful San Antonio home is built around a majestic oak tree
This modern urban dwelling was designed by Lake|Flato Architects, located in the historic Olmos Park neighborhood, of San Antonio, Texas. The two-story residence sits along a winding road that leads to a densely wooded site. The 4,600 square foot house is centered around mature Live Oaks with limestone walls serving as the garden backdrop. A […]
A Colorado house designed to embrace its beautiful pastoral landscape
Surround Architecture is responsible for the design of this spectacular contemporary house located in Cherry Hills Village, a suburb south of Denver, Colorado. This newly built, single-story home features harmonious connections to the landscape, along with unique pockets—both on the interior and exterior of the dwelling—where the kids could study and play in view of their […]
An English gothic style home gets a stunning makeover in San Francisco
This project involves the renovation and expansion of a 1930’s English Gothic style home by Gast Architects, located in San Francisco, California. From the back of the property, the home opens out to a spacious courtyard. The architecture has been completely renovated, yet respects the historical heritage of this home. The dining and living rooms […]
A breathtaking glass house in harmony with the wild woodlands of Oregon
This modern glass house was designed for family living and entertaining by Scott Edwards Architecture, located in the hills outside of Portland, Oregon. This growing family has a passion for entertaining, nature, and Japanese design. The design focuses inwards around a central glass pavilion for gathering. A pair of wings extend out from the dwelling, embracing a […]
Warm yet minimal Northern California home surrounds a central courtyard
This modern courtyard residence was designed by John Lum Architecture, nestled among a heritage redwood tree and mature oaks in a quiet suburban neighborhood of Menlo Park, California. The minimalist and modern dwelling was designed around a series of outdoor experiences. The program consists of four distinct wood-clad pavilions connected by glass walkways that surround […]
Two gabled pavilions make up this family dream home in New Jersey
Krieger + Associates Architects has designed this modern family dream home nestled on an expansive property in Haddonfield, New Jersey. In returning to their hometown to raise a family, the owners sought to create a new modern home that would be an inviting and spacious gathering place for extended family. Connection to the outdoors and room to […]










