Roundtree Construction is responsible for the creation of this visually stunning modern dwelling that is perched on a cliffside overlooking Lake Champlain, Vermont. The lake house offers mesmerizing views on multiple levels courtesy of its expansive lift and slide glass walls and elevated decks. Nestled onto a narrow property, the visitor is initially offered peeks of […]
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A midcentury hillside home with breathtaking views over Portola Valley
Square Three Architecture has designed this midcentury home in Portola Valley, California, boasting 180-degree views from its hillside perch. One of the primary goals of this home was to frame these magnificent views from both the interior living spaces and the private yard spaces, all while providing a sense of privacy from nearby homes. The […]
See this luxury hilltop house with spectacular Los Angeles skyline views
Bjella Architects designed this modern hilltop house for a couple whose soul is in nature but whose body lives on the outskirts of Los Angeles, California. This home provides a sanctuary from the hectic city below and an observatory of nature. Sweeping views of the site and valley below are captured with large expanses of […]
This Lake Washington courtyard house embraces its stunning surroundings
Designed by DeForest Architects to accommodate a family of five, this exquisite modern courtyard house finds its idyllic setting on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. A vision comes to life for its owners, this dwelling is the embodiment of their dream – a lakeside haven boasting panoramic Mount Rainier vistas and seamlessly integrated […]
An organic modern house nestled on a picturesque Minnesota property
Nestled within the scenic landscape of Wayzata, Minnesota, you’ll find an award-winning organic modern house created through the collaborative efforts of Peterssen Keller Architecture and Elevation Homes. Seamlessly blending into the hilly, wooded terrain, this uniquely innovative design harmonizes beautifully with the lakeside neighborhood. Encompassing 3,650 square feet of living space, this modern minimalist-style home […]
Inside a spectacular Palo Alto house with a cool green roof deck
Cathy Schwabe Architecture in collaboration with John Lum Architecture has designed this GreenPoint Rated house located in downtown Palo Alto, California. The cutting-edge design merges seamlessly with comfort and efficiency in this 5,500-square-foot innovative healthy home. With more than 35 green building strategies, highlights include a Hydronic cooling system integrated into the ceilings, refreshing planted living […]
This modernist brick house in Chicago gets a remarkable renovation
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
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
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
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 […]