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Opulent modern home boasts jaw-dropping views over Los Angeles

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McClean Design is responsible for the design of this opulent modern home set high above Sunset Boulevard, in Los Angles, California. Nestled on a 28,033-square-foot property, this home is surrounded by large home that are situated fairly close to each other. The architects biggest challenge for this sprawling 14,000 square foot, three-story home was how […]

Idyllic modern shelter for family getaways on wind-swept Orcas Island

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This modern jewel-box home is designed by Heliotrope Architects in collaboration with Ore Studios, located on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Nestled carefully a rocky, wind-swept shoreline; this 1,600 square foot family retreat harmonizes with the surrounding landscape while minimizing weather exposure. The main living spaces connect to the landscape […]

Rustic modern home nested in a charming California mountain town

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Dennis E. Zirbel, Architect is responsible for the design of this beautiful rustic modern home located in the Lahontan Community in Truckee, California. Homeowner and builder NSM Construction were largely responsible for creating the rustic alpine ambiance, with the help of JJH nterior Design. The exterior facade of this home is clad in heavily textured […]

Magnificent rustic cabin hideaway on the rocky shores of Flathead Lake

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This rustic cabin hideaway was designed by Andersson-Wise Architects as an all-season family retreat, located on Flathead Lake in Big Fork, Montana. This camp-like property was created for a couple to enjoy with their kids and grandkids. Designing this private compound getaway in northern Montana was an exercise in bringing natural light into buildings and their surrounding […]

Off-the-grid guest house beckons on the Santa Barbara coast

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This minimalist, modern guest house was designed by Anacapa Architecture in collaboration with Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. The home is nestled into an isolated hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just north of Santa Barbara. The homeowner’s objective was to preserve and protect the natural environment of their property. To do so required that the home fit discretely […]

Compact family home on Sauvie Island features a clever layout

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Interior designer Jessica Helgerson has created this highly functional and compact family home as her personal haven, located on Sauvie Island, just outside of Portland, Oregon. The agricultural island is positioned along the Columbia River, with the property itself encompassing five acres of sprawling land. The home is comprised of only 540 square feet of living space, an […]

Rustic eco-friendly home perched on the picturesque Elkins Meadow

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This stunning 4,000 square foot eco-friendly home is perched quietly on Elkins Meadow in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Designed with sustainability at the core of the project this mountain dwelling was designed by Robert Hawkins Architects in collaboration with Gerber Berend Design Build. The homeowners are a family of four, wishing to construct a home with a sustainable […]

Mountain modern retreat in Montana is embedded into hillside

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This mountain modern retreat was designed as a family vacation home by Studio H Design, located in Manhattan, a town in Gallatin County, Montana. The homeowner spotted this 300-acre property with waterfront terrain and felt inspired to purchase and build his family dream home. This was a peaceful place to spend time with his three adult […]

Modern sanctuary nestled on the rugged San Juan Islands

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Designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, this intimate yet dynamic family home reflects the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Consisting of 2,800 square feet of living space, this modern dwelling is nestled on a breathtaking site overlooking Griffin Bay. Built by Ravenhill Construction, this home caters to […]