Wittman Estes Architecture has transformed a 1940s beach house into a new multi-generational home, elevated above the Hood Canal shoreline in Poulsbo, Washington. The project team doubled the livable area while minimally impacting the delicate waterfront ecology. Two shifting wings hover over the hillside and beach, supported by thin steel columns and pin piles. Locally […]
Little Forest Hills sits on the east side of White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas, just minutes from downtown, and it’s here that M Gooden Design crafted this midcentury modern home. The neighborhood is known for its dense trees, a mix of architectural styles, and a community of artists and creatives who call it home. This […]
DAJ Design has created this minimalist house that is centered around art and mountain views, situated in Boulder, Colorado. Called the ‘View House’, this home was originally planned as an extensive renovation. As demolition revealed major structural and code issues with the original home, the owners agreed that starting fresh with a new build was […]
Olson Kundig Architects has created this stunning lakefront house that feels rooted in the traditions of lake living, yet subtle enough to blend into its surroundings on Whitefish, Montana. Oriented in parallel to Whitefish Lake, with views to nearby ski trails and the peaks of Glacier National Park, Montana Beach House encourages deep immersion within […]
Loop Penthouse was reimagined by the luxury architecture and bespoke residential design firm Wilson-Haus as their personal residence in Seattle, Washington. When Dan and Sandra Wilson, both designers, first walked into the apartment, they were already familiar with the building, and they were intrigued by the listing images. “It looked like a Miami nightclub from […]
The Owl’s Head House was designed by Studio MMA in collaboration with Construction Memphré and is perched on an excavated plateau atop a cliff, overlooking the picturesque Missisquoi Valley in Memphrémagog, Quebec, Canada. Set on its rocky site cloaked in a birch forest, this secondary residence will progressively become the occupant’s primary residence upon retirement. Designed for […]
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects are responsible for the design of this hillside home, built in perfect harmony with the forest in Mazama, Washington. Encompassing 2,400 square feet of living space, this modern refuge nestles comfortably on a forested slope strewn with enormous boulders. The homeowners entrusted the architects with their dream of a relaxing home […]
Nestled along the Wenatchee River in Plain, Washington, this one-bedroom cabin was designed by Wittman Estes as a compact and resilient retreat elevated above the floodplain, a modest yet deeply considered home that keeps the focus on the forest and the river. The owner had acquired this nearly 1/2-acre property to serve as a […]
This elegant home in Seattle, Washington, was designed by Drew Shawver Architecture + Design. The 1,625-square-foot house showcases nature via natural light and visual/physical connections to the gardens. The clients are a young couple, a product designer from Lebanon, and a graphic designer from Bainbridge Island. They sought a home that would reflect their desire […]
Hoshide Wanzer Architects, together with Dyna Builders, drew inspiration from the Costa Rican philosophy of Pura Vida—celebrating simple pleasures and a relaxed pace of life—to create this floating house on Portage Bay, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, that offers a dynamic connection to nature and the ever-changing waters. The design is flexible and responsive, allowing […]
