Desai Chia Architecture designed this spectacular home clad in Shou Sugi Ban siding, situated in Cornwall, a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The mountainous site is surrounded by forest and boasts dramatic views of the Housatonic River and the surrounding valleys. The brief called for a new home that would resonate with the history of […]
Yankee Barn Homes was commissioned to create this stunning barn-style home in Grantham, a beautiful little town located in the central-western region of New Hampshire. Encompassing 2,237 square feet of living space, this farmhouse offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, including a lovely master suite on the main level. This gorgeous home also includes expansive […]
Andersson-Wise Architects has created this rustic cabin getaway as an all-season family escape nestled along Flathead Lake in Big Fork, Montana. This camp-like property was created for a couple to enjoy with their kids and grandkids. Designing this private compound getaway in northern Montana was an exercise in bringing natural light into buildings and their […]
Designed by Living Stone Design + Build, this modern organic home in Asheville, North Carolina, draws inspiration from nature’s palette, boasting an attractive blend of colors and textures. Encompassing 4,055 square feet with four bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms, the living spaces were crafted not just to be beautiful through contrasts but also functional and sustainable. […]
This midcentury modern house underwent a complete renovation and addition by Webber + Studio Architects in Rollingwood, a suburb of Austin, Texas. This house was originally designed in 1968 by famed midcentury architect A.D. Stenger. A family home for three daughters and a dog, the architect was enlisted to renovate the home and double its size, […]
This spectacular modern sanctuary, located in Palo Alto, California, was designed by Feldman Architecture for empty nesters looking to downsize and plan ahead for their retirement. The dwelling encompasses 4,289 square feet of living space and is nestled behind a large heritage oak tree whose canopy stretches across the front yard. Passing under the sculptural […]
This picturesque New England farmhouse, crafted by Whitten Architects, is tucked away in a woodsy landscape in Greater Portland, Maine. Surrounded by old New England stone walls, this two-story residence provides a lifetime home for a beautiful young family of four. The architectural design process included careful site-specific analysis and orientation of the building program […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this beach house sanctuary in Tofino, a town on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Surrounded by a weather-beaten forest, this 2,500-square-foot beach house connects the drama of the nearby ocean with the sense of sanctuary provided by the trees. This dwelling mainly consists […]
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 […]
