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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Designed by Walker Workshop, this striking minimalist home melds into its hillside landscape in Beverly Hills, a city in Los Angles County, California. The three-acre ridge top site plays host to 130 oak trees, where the home was designed to blend into the terrain while at the same time offering breathtaking views. The house was […]
This shoreline home by Coates Design Architects Seattle is a 2,800 square foot, two-bedroom Pacific Northwest-style house anchored into a steep-sloped site. Nestled on Bainbridge Island, Washington, this Seaview Escape offers open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area that opens directly to the outdoors with a corner bi-fold door system. A stone mass wall divides the […]
Olson Kundig Architects created a beautiful country garden home in Portland, Oregon that respects the lush environment that surrounds it. This 5,300 square foot dwelling was designed to maximize views of the surrounding gardens and rolling hills. It also provides warm and comfortable spaces to meet the lifestyle needs of a multi-generational family. The exterior […]
