This 1960s-era circular house was fully rebuilt and transformed by Feldman Architecture, tucked away in the Los Altos Hills, town in Santa Clara County, California. The aptly named Round House is a geometrically unique structure; one of a few similarly shaped circular homes built in the area. The clients fell in love with the quirky […]
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Buck Mountain cabin perched cliffside to soak in views of the San Juan Islands
Heliotrope Architects designed this contemporary mountaintop cabin to take advantage of the spectacular setting of Buck Mountain while also preserving it. Nestled into the steep hillside, this Orcas Island hideaway lies in the heart of the San Juan Islands in Washington State. The site brought about several challenges, this included a steep grade and a […]
Sustainable beach house is a sanctuary on Maui’s southern shore: Coral House
Designed by de Reus Architects with interior design by Philpotts, the 6,000-square-foot, LEED Silver vacation house is about creating a sanctuary in Maui, Hawaii where a multigenerational family can share experiences and create memories. Overlooking Maui’s southern shore with views of the ocean, mountain landscapes, and other nearby islands, the home was designed to experience […]
Modern house appears to float above the hillside with amazing Sunshine Canyon views
Hacker Architects has designed this spectacular modern house that cantilevers off the hillside, situated at 7,300 feet, high above the city of Boulder, Colorado. The ‘Sunshine Canyon Residence’ accentuates its dramatic site by juxtaposing a simple form with the steep contours of a landscape scarred by wildfire. The house floats above the harsh terrain to […]
Beach house becomes a cool multi-generational home on Washington’s Hood Canal
Wittman Estes Architecture has transformed a 1940s beach house into a new multi-generational home—doubling the livable area while lightly touching the delicate ecology of the waterfront of the Hood Canal, Washington. Two shifting wings hover over the hillside and beach supported by thin steel columns and pin piles. Located on the eastern shore of Hood Canal […]
A modern and rustic lakeside retreat designed for relaxation in the Berkshires
This stunning four-season lakeside retreat was designed for a family of four by Gertler & Wente Architects, located in Monterey, a small town within The Berkshires, Massachusetts. The dwelling was positioned on its site to maximize views over Lake Garfield from every room. A quiet understated entrance opens to expansive views with a wall of […]
This exceptional “Inverse House” in Texas celebrates indoor outdoor living
Matt Fajkus Architecture has reimagined a 1980s garden home into what is called “Inverse House”, a two-story modern home nestled along the fairway of the 14th hole of Austin Country Club’s golf course. This project is called Inverse House because, unlike a typical house, this house tucks the secondary bedrooms on the lower level, allowing […]
Impressive contemporary Cape Town home with a serene view of Table Mountain
ARRCC has revitalized this one-of-a-kind contemporary Cape Town home that is situated on a picturesque, treed site at the foot of Table Mountain, South Africa. The mountain is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ARRCC’s additions seamlessly blend with the existing architecture, which was originally designed […]
A Sun Valley barn-inspired house tucked into a beautiful Aspen forest
Architect Mark de Reus of de Reus Architects designed this modern barn-inspired house for his own family, situated near Sun Valley, Idaho, next to the Big Wood River. This striking residence seamlessly combines practical agricultural and modern building forms for its design. The living spaces feature a two-story gable barn design, while the entry, garage, […]
This reimagined modern farmhouse in Los Angeles has gorgeous curb appeal
JWT Associates undertook a comprehensive farmhouse renovation project, completely revitalizing a home built in 1938, situated in The Oaks, a historic Los Angeles neighborhood. The original front facade was preserved to keep its historic charm intact. The interior was completely reconfigured and modernized, while remaining true to the spirit of the original dwelling. During the […]