ONOMA Architecture transformed this midcentury modern home on Mercer Island, Washington, originally built in 1958. For the renovation of Island Crest, a 4,000-square-foot post and beam house, the firm also partnered with Mercer Builders. First, the team removed walls and columns to connect the main living spaces with each other and with a wraparound deck. […]
Sometimes the build site just speaks to you…this is exactly what inspired the design solution for Blue Mist Lodge. Surrounded by the valley below and rimmed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the morning sun created a fine powder blue haze that mimicked a soft blanket, hence Blue Mist Lodge. Here the long-range Blue Ridge mountain […]
Lake Flato Architects designed this award-winning modern desert home in Scottsdale, Arizona. It sits on the 15th Fairway of the Geronimo Golf Course in Desert Mountain, a guard-gated community in the northern part of the city. Known as the Brown Residence, this project received an AIA San Antonio Merit Award. The architects shaped the dwelling’s […]
Tobin Dougherty Architects designed this modern split-level home in Portola Valley, California. The interiors are by Sullivan Studio, formerly Sullivan Design Studio. Set among oak trees, the 6,400-square-foot house faces unobstructed views of the coastal range and Windy Hill. A deep, overhanging flat roof with a stepped fascia keeps the structure’s classic modern lines crisp. […]
This stunning two-story lakeside home on the picturesque shores of Lake Martin, Alabama, was designed by Pfeffer Torode Architecture and offers the ultimate in indoor-outdoor living. It was named Country Living Magazine’s 2017 Lake House of the Year, and it is easy to see why. The design team set out to create a haven of […]
Designed by Touloukian Touloukian Inc. as a winter vacation retreat in Warren, Vermont, this modern farmhouse sits nested on a hillside facing north towards the Green Mountains. Careful coordination with the conservation department allowed for select view corridors within the tree range. Vernacular materials such as hardiplank siding, sheet metal, board-formed concrete, and timber framing […]
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects crafted this spectacular two-story contemporary cabin located north of Cashmere in Nahahum Canyon, Washington. Encompassing 1,650 square feet of living space, this sustainable dwelling is nestled into the hillside, with concrete retaining walls guiding the cabin’s form. Its narrow design and expansive overhangs are designed to take advantage of solar orientation […]
This modern farmhouse style home was designed by Residents Understood, featuring open and airy living spaces and a wonderful marshfront setting on Saint Simons Island, Georgia. Crafted to highlight the natural environment, this family home offers 3,685 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The great room boasts beamed ceilings and […]
Moss Creek Architects, in partnership with Milestone Contracting, designed this stunning mountain-modern house, which boasts elegance, comfort, and a connection to nature. Located in the prestigious community of Ventana near Asheville, North Carolina, this home offers 3,865 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The home features vaulted ceilings throughout the […]
This spectacular modern mountain home, designed by MossCreek in partnership with Going Green Builders, is perched on a hillside above the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the Pisgah National Forest, in Rosman, North Carolina. The Perch features a bold interplay of stone, glass, wood, and corrugated metal. The 3,175-square-foot residence (Main Level 1,736 square feet and […]
