Matt Fajkus Architecture renovated this home in Central Austin, Texas, in the spirit of the original midcentury modern house. It has an open plan, natural materials, and a direct connection to nature. A balance of natural light, simple materials, and functional flows is integrated with controlled views and atmospheric variation in this 1,567-square-foot, two-bedroom, and […]

Wittman Estes created this sustainable modern home as a peaceful escape from urban life on Whidbey Island in the Salish Sea, Washington State. Originally from India, the owners envisioned a home that served as a sanctuary for meditation, bonding, and uparati, a Sanskrit term meaning “stillness. ” The 1,880-square-foot dwelling is elevated above the natural […]

Roam Ranch is a luxe ranch house designed for family living by Baldridge Architect, located in the Texas Hill Country in central Texas. Encompassing 4,362 square feet of living space, this working ranch, situated just outside Fredericksburg, was designed to embrace its connection to the land. It is a testament to rigorous modern design presented […]

This 1961 hillside midcentury home, completely transformed by Shed Architecture & Design, boasts sweeping views over Lake Washington in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood. Architect George Lucker originally constructed the dwelling, which was updated to suit a modern lifestyle and embrace the view while retaining its original character. This hillside home’s original footprint was 1,460 square feet, […]

Olson Kundig Architects designed this spectacular house as a four-season family escape in the remote Methow Valley in Winthrop, Washington. Nestled in the North Cascades, the home comprises steel and reclaimed barn wood. The client wanted to experience and interact with the surrounding landscape, so the house was built. The compound consists of four separate […]

Walker Warner Architects was commissioned to create this fabulous sustainable home that features clean lines and modern details, nestled on a bluff of the Tiburon Peninsula, California. The house is sited to take advantage of the jaw-dropping views over the San Francisco Bay. The hillside acts as a natural buffer from both the road and neighboring […]

This small 330-square-foot cabin was designed by the architectural studio GO’C, which is located near Mazama in the heart of the Methow Valley in north-central Washington State. The ‘Tinyleaf’ cabin is pushed into the steep hillside to reinforce the sense of refuge.  The cabin’s owner grew up in Boston (where she was a competitive rower). […]

This midcentury modern house, beautifully renovated by architectural studio Clayton & Little, is situated around an incredible live oak tree in the heart of Austin, Texas. Originally designed by architect Roland Roessner, a noted University of Texas professor and architect of modern-style homes, this 1950s dwelling is known for its prominently cantilevered concrete balcony perched […]

Architectural studio GO’C reimagined a 1950s brick house in Seattle, Washington, into a minimalist home. The house was built on an existing concrete foundation and strongly connected to a mature south-facing garden. The goal of this project was not to increase square footage or add amenities, as is often the case in a remodel. Instead, […]

Puzzle Prefab is a prototype of modern architecture and sustainable living, designed by Wittman Estes in partnership with Sparrow Woodworks on Whidbey Island, Washington. It is energy-efficient and utilizes various sustainable materials, innovative systems, and building practices to reduce its environmental footprint. Defined by flexibility, Puzzle Prefab took on the challenge of building dwellings that […]