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 […]
This compact rural cabin retreat, designed by Olson Kundig Architects, is nestled on a heavily wooded hillside property in Stowe, Vermont. Its 750-square-foot footprint creates an intimate family gathering place amongst the trees and offers an efficient and economical framework for the family to experience the tranquil woodsy surroundings. The family has owned this land for […]
South Africa-based architectural studio SAOTA designed this luxury waterfront villa, looking eastwards towards the Dubai skyline from the G Frond of the iconic Palm Jumeirah. The five-bedroom residential villa, created in collaboration with Alpago Properties and CK Architecture Interiors, was inspired by the villa’s waterfront site. It seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living by introducing […]
This mountain contemporary home was built for a couple who requested timeless and breathtaking interiors by Tommy Hein Architects, located in Mountain Village, Colorado. The design of the dwelling was centered on capturing the natural beauty surrounding it, maximizing all available space. Constructed without any right angles, this stunning 4,800-square-foot home follows a radial pattern with […]
Hutker Architects created this barn-inspired dream home for interior designer Jennifer Palumbo and her family, located in the charming village of Osterville, Massachusetts. This coastal home features a timber frame interior. The project called for a barn-like structure that should appear as it had always existed on the property, with additions around it. The barn […]
