This glass-enclosed bunkhouse was designed by Studio MM Architect, located in Olivebridge, a hamlet in the town of Olive, Ulster County, New York, within Catskill Park and the Catskill Mountains. The bunkhouse sits at the edge of the mountaintop clearing. It is close enough to the main home to feel connected, but far enough that […]
CGModern Architecture has designed this spectacular modern mountain home that celebrates its natural surroundings, located in the Blue Mountain Estates, Golden, Colorado. Perched at the far edge of the property, this compact live-work home in the Colorado mountains frames life against the rugged beauty of its surroundings. The two-story structure separates work from home, with […]
This stunning dream house, designed by MaMo Architects, draws inspiration from existing stone structures in Pennsylvania, where three stone structures merge with modern glass connectors. Stone, clapboard, and charred wood dominate the palette, whose design was inspired by the colors found in a Spotted Winged Blackbird nest, a native species to the site. With a […]
Desai Chia Architecture designed this spectacular home clad in Shou Sugi Ban siding, situated in Cornwall, a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The mountainous site is surrounded by forest and boasts dramatic views of the Housatonic River and the surrounding valleys. The brief called for a new home that would resonate with the history of […]
This treehouse-inspired home, designed by Lake|Flato Architects, is perched on the edge of a sloping hillside in Rollingwood, a highly desirable small town located directly southwest of Austin, Texas. The house was designed to take advantage of the surrounding mature oak trees, and the property backs up to a tranquil creek, providing a private sanctuary. The home’s […]
The personal family home of architect Celeste Robbins, this dreamy modern glass house is tucked within a three-layered ravine and surrounded by a serene woodland setting of 1.25 acres in Glencoe, Illinois. In addition to this densely wooded, sloped site, an intermittent stream gracefully wraps the property. This modern home with timeless warmth encompasses 5,020 […]
McClellan Architects has designed this spectacular waterfront home for a father and his two children in the Pacific Northwest along Bellingham Bay, Washington. The homeowner wanted a house that would take advantage of its beautiful surroundings while melding with its natural environment. The home was built right into the cliffside, with the exterior facade clad […]
This striking wood-clad home was designed for a pair of empty nesters as a weekend retreat by Wheeler Kearns Architects, nestled on a wooded bluff with sweeping views over Lake Michigan. The owners desired “an escape from the city for family to gather. A place for sunlight. A place to breathe,” states the architects. Situated […]
This fabulous summer retreat was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, situated in the seaside community of Dalarö, a recreational summer spot just southeast of Stockholm, Sweden. The architects devised this dwelling to be sensitive to the surrounding terrain. Gently nestled into the hillside, the home is approached from above via a flagstone pathway, acting as […]
Specht Novak Architects crafted this glass house for a retired couple seeking simplicity, nestled on a sprawling 9.75-acre grass field in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. Designed and built as a glass framed minimalist dwelling, a complete 180 from their previous ornate and fanciful cluttered home — a historic mansion. The couple decided to furnish the new […]
