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 […]
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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 […]
Inside this modern lakefront home with breathtaking views over Lake Austin
A Parallel Architecture has designed this striking lakefront home located on Lake Austin, a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. This sinuous waterfront residence features light floating roofs that are anchored to the site by robust, weathered limestone masses. Its horizontal footprint is spread out and sewn through the vertical punctuation of […]
A modern house perched above the picturesque North Carolina mountains
Nestled in the heart of Waynesville, North Carolina, this stunning house, a collaborative masterpiece by Living Stone Design + Build and ID.ology Interiors & Design, epitomizes the essence of modern mountain living. It provided the project team with an extraordinary canvas to showcase nature’s splendor with contemporary luxury. This architectural marvel redefines upscale living through […]
Step into this absolutely gorgeous Idaho house full of amazing design ideas
Alturas Homes in collaboration with Lauren Smyth Interior Design, has created this stunning two-story modern house located in the community of Homestead, in Eagle, Idaho. Step inside this dwelling to find a spacious 3,800-square-foot floor plan that features four bedrooms (including a main floor owner’s suite), three-and-a-half bathrooms, a three-car garage, and a covered patio […]