Designs Northwest Architects is responsible for the creation of this compact waterfront home designed for a family of five on Camano Island, Washington. While no structures are tsunami-proof, some can be designed to be resilient to forceful waves. The challenge presented to the architects on this 3,140 square foot site in a high-velocity flood (V) zone was […]
glass
Modern-rustic home designed to withstand wildfires in the North Cascades
Designs Northwest Architects in collaboration with Impel Construction created this beautiful modern-rustic home nestled in a meadow in the foothills of the North Cascades in Mazama, Washington. A beautiful blend of steel, glass, and concrete, this home was designed according to the principles of the Firewise USA Program. This program has devised to empower neighbors […]
Exceptional modern glass house overlooks a serene wetland in Minnesota
ALTUS Architecture is responsible for the design of this modern glass house located in Woodland, a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Expansive glass walls and a reflective mirrored shed blissfully melds this home into its natural environment. This unique single-story home encompasses 2,850 square feet of living space, surrounded by a tranquil setting of woods, […]
North Carolina mountain home feels like living above the treetops
This contemporary mountain home was designed by architectural studio Carlton Edwards, located in the Balsam Mountain Preserve, a community in Jackson County, North Carolina. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private, gated, mountain, golf and equestrian community in the western North Carolina Mountains — where the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains join together. The site for […]
Modern villa in Amsterdam offers fabulous indoor-outdoor connectivity
This striking modern villa is designed for a young family by Marmol Radziner, located outside of the city center on a large property in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This home features expansive windows to capture views of the garden, canal, and natural area beyond. Respectful of its mid-century residential neighborhood, the largely opaque front and sides […]
Mid-century inspired home nestled in scenic foothills of the Sierra Madre
This mid-century modern home was designed by Jamie Bush & Co. who worked alongside Osborn Architects to create this stunning property, nestled in the foothills of La Cañada, California. The glass, steel, redwood and stone residence features 5,000 square feet of sumptuous living space. For the design, the architects based it on its mid-century predecessor, which was in dire condition and […]
Striking modern home set in a deep ravine overlooking Lake Michigan
This spectacular two-story modern home was designed by Robbins Architecture, nestled atop a deep ravine along Lake Michigan, in Glencoe, Illinois. The architects devised this home with expansive walls of glass to maximize views of the beauty and drama of the surrounding landscape. “An intermittent pattern of carefully composed windows within a limestone-paneled wall creates both a […]
Striking transparency defining a contemporary family home in Brentwood
McClean Design was responsible for designing this contemporary family home to respond to a busy street in Brentwood, a city in Contra Costa County, California. To give this family with three young girls some much needed privacy, the architects devised a sequence of entry spaces to help with sound attenuation. The drive court features expansive gates […]
Impressive wine country retreat embraces the outdoors in California
Feldman Architecture designed this stunning wine country retreat that consists of two perpendicular bars set on a hillside overlooking the village of Healdsburg, a city in Sonoma County, California. This home boasts plenty of space for entertaining guests with the privacy of a rural retreat. The higher section of this property travels along the ridge of the hill, […]
Breathtaking contemporary home of steel, glass and concrete in Australia
Spread out over three levels, this breathtaking contemporary home is located in Bayview, a suburb in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. This property encompasses 3,519 square feet (327 square meters) with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. This design of this home was brilliant collaboration between client, architect and builder. The result […]