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 […]
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See this brilliant empty nester home with a rooftop retreat on Lake Harriet
This warm and inviting empty nester home designed by PKA Architecture is located near Lake Harriet, in the southwest part of Minneapolis, Minnesota. When the owner/builder Peter Crain of Trestle Homes and his wife’s three sons left the nest, it was time to switch up their lifestyle. They sold their family home in Edina and […]
A camp-inspired lakeside retreat in New Hampshire connects with nature
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
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
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
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 […]
Minimalist dream home set in picturesque Northern California landscape
Feldman Architecture has designed this minimalist dream home immersed in a beautiful oak and chaparral landscape, located in Los Altos Hills, California. The secluded site provides jaw-dropping 180-degree cross canyon views of the Foothills Open Space Preserve, which influenced the design, orientation, and focus of the home. The scope of this 6,167 square foot project […]
Magnificent nature-inspired modern retreat in the Flathead Valley
This magnificent modern retreat designed by Cushing Terrell is sited on a remote property in the Flathead Valley, high on a bluff at the confluence of two rivers near Whitefish, Montana. Nestled on ten acres, the Confluence House is a fly fisherman’s dream. Efficient design (no hallways) and thoughtful siting make this a seamless addition to the […]
Dream house retreat boasts unforgettable views of the Teton Range
This contemporary dream house retreat is a collaborative effort between Cushing Terrell and Hoyt Architects, located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Perched high on a steeply sloping site, this fascinating dwelling showcases breathtaking views of the Teton Range. The residence boasts a range of playful and whimsical details, making it the ultimate family retreat. Moss rock, rustic […]
Sculptural home boasts sustainable lakefront living in the Upper Midwest
SALA Architects are responsible for the design of this sculptural home set deeply into the hillside of this 4.3 acres property in the countryside of Stillwater, Minnesota. Encompassing 7,033 square feet with six bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, this architectural masterpiece features charred wood siding (shou sugi ban), cantilevered roof overhangs, and a glass bridge that visually […]