This energy-efficient dream home was designed by Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects, nestled atop a forested ridge in the Portland suburb of Beaverton, Oregon. After sending their grown children off to college, an empty-nester couple wished for a change of scenery. They wanted their new residence to offer a shorter commute to work and provide all of […]
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Dreamy Nordic log cabin retreat in the middle of a Spanish forest
This Nordic log cabin provides a cozy place to escape from the city, located in the rugged mountains of La Molina, an hour and a half from Barcelona, Spain. It is the work of the builder and carpenter Vicenç Torrent. This house brings together everything that the owner of the fashion brand Meisie (means ‘little […]
Striking lakefront refuge peeks above the forest canopy on Lake Austin
This contemporary lakefront refuge designed by A Parallel Architecture is nestled at the pinnacle of a cliff-lined bend on Lake Austin, Texas. This 4,600 square foot house welcomes one from suburban living through a focused entry procession and into another world — one of jungle-like woods, rocky outcrops, and meandering waterways. Carefully sited to embrace these sweeping protected […]
Tour a Northwest contemporary home filled with inviting warmth in Oregon
This fabulous Northwest contemporary home was designed by Mountainwood Homes, located in a Southwest Portland neighborhood, Oregon. The couple had searched for years for prospective lots that fit their ideal location and budget, discovering the perfect site for their custom home in a neighborhood they had grown to love. Spread out over one level, this gorgeous […]
Warm and inviting makeover of a Washington home surrounded by woods
Mark Olasen Architect in collaboration with Deering Design Studio is responsible for the re-design of this rustic home surrounded by woodlands in Bothell, Washington. Consisting of 6,400 square feet of living space, this newly constructed home was built with a Northwest respect for rugged materials, including stone, concrete, and Douglas Fir. After the owners purchased this home, […]
Bunkhouse getaway with barn-like design in rural New York
Material Design Build was commissioned to design and build this rustic bunkhouse getaway located at Beaver Brook, a forest preserve in Sullivan County, New York. The architects worked closely with the owner and subcontractors to create a building that would serve as a “bunkhouse,” to flexibly accommodate large groups of visitors throughout the year — and […]
Woodland escape in Martis Camp offers decadent mountain living
This modern mountain home was created by a custom homebuilder, located in the community of Martis Camp, in Truckee, California. Equal parts modern and comfortable, this home is tucked into the hillside of a cul de sac, offering sweeping views of Lookout Mountain. A home designed for mountain living at its finest, comfortable and inviting living […]
New Zealand beach house covered by a canopy of pohutukawa trees
This amazing contemporary beach house surrounded by pohutukawa trees was designed by Herbst Architects, located in Piha, a seaside village west of Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island. The pohutukawa trees carry a great symbolic significance to the region, therefore they are protected by the local authorities. This presented a challenge to the architects, to build on the […]
Stylish Massachusetts home uses a natural palette to focus on lake views
Interior designer Jennifer Palumbo renovated this chic contemporary home, built into a hillside with stunning lake views, located in Sherborn, a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. The homeowners were residing in a more traditional style home but always wanted to live in a more contemporary style home. They discovered this 1970’s residence that was not too far from […]
Contemporary forest house in the Laurentian Mountains, Quebec
This striking forest house boasts remarkable architectural forms, located in the Laurentian Mountains, a mountain range in Québec, Canada. The goal of the homeowners was to enjoy the charms of the forest that surrounds them, while gathering here for large family vacations. Therefore, the main goal was to include a basic feature in the specifications for the […]