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This modernist brick house in Chicago gets a remarkable renovation

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dSPACE Studio is responsible for the complete overhaul of this modernist brick house that was constructed in 1979, located in Chicago, Illinois. The new owners had a lofty vision for their urban family home, which stands in striking contrast to its neighboring historic row homes. They desired a full-scale renovation with an open floor plan […]

Stunning concrete home in harmony with its Colorado surroundings

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This cast concrete, steel, and charred cedar home designed by Surround Architects and built by Buildwell Builders sits perched on a hillside above downtown Boulder, Colorado. The architects did a fabulous job of balancing the formality and mass of the exterior architecture with softness and a light touch on the interior. This project is entitled, “Rabbit Ears”, […]

Tour a beautifully refined cottage in a Southern Maine beach community

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This refined cottage was designed by Whitten Architects, located in a small seaside community of Portland in Southern Maine. Many aspects of the design were restricted by zoning guidelines in the village community. This entailed maximum and minimum dimensions, exterior materials, size of windows, porches, roof pitches, and character elements.  At the edge of this coastal […]

A 570 square foot steel cabin immersed in a beautiful Maine forest

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This 570-square-foot Cor-Ten steel cabin was designed by Winkelman Architecture, located on the coast of Bar Harbor, Maine. The dwelling embraces the surrounding natural beauty with delicate respect for the site. Weathering beams spring from the rising ledge, gently carrying the cabin over boulders and mossy terrain. The cabin was devised to capture natural light patterns […]

A multi-generational beach house in Australia with tranquil seaside views

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Auhaus Architecture has designed this spectacular modern beach house located in Ocean Grove, a seaside town in Victoria, Australia. This newly constructed 4,700 square foot, four-bedroom dwelling boasts waterfront views stretching from Portsea through to Lorne. The design wraps around the site, enclosing an elevated, tiered central courtyard and pool area with views straight through the house […]

A camp-inspired lakeside retreat in New Hampshire connects with nature

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This four-season camp-inspired lakeside retreat was designed for a family of five by Murdough Design, located on just over 12-acres in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. Located down a winding road through a serene forest, the retreat boasts breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee. The structure consists of a 2,733 square foot main residence along with a 382 square feet guest […]

This cool cabin cantilevers off a rocky hillside on Georgian Bay, Ontario

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Ian MacDonald Architect has designed this compact family cabin with a green roof that melds into its beautiful natural landscape of Go Home Bay, an enclave of Ontario, Canada’s Georgian Bay archipelago. Created for four-season enjoyment, this cozy cabin maximizes its natural environment that features rocky outcroppings populated by white pines that are shaped by the […]

Tour this midcentury mountain retreat with astounding views in Tahoe

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Architecture studio Land to Living has transformed an aging property into a midcentury modern mountain retreat in Alpine Meadows, in North Lake Tahoe, California. The home is called “Hazel’s Hideaway”, which was once the summer hideaway of the 1940’s Hollywood actress, Hazel Court Taylor.  Modernizing the function, enhancing the experience of nature, and paying homage to […]

A glass and timber cabin cantilevers off of British Columbia’s serene coast

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McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers have designed this timber cabin for a family seeking refuge from their hectic city life, nestled along the dramatic north shore of Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Bowen Island is an idyllic destination in the middle of Howe Sound, just a 20- minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. Encompassing 2,930 square […]