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 […]
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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 […]
Spectacular minimalist home carved into the hillside of Los Angeles
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 […]
Pacific Northwest-style house on Bainbridge Island: Seaview Escape
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 […]
Gorgeous country home in Oregon features barn-like details
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 […]
Opulent modern home boasts jaw-dropping views over Los Angeles
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 […]
Off-the-grid guest house beckons on the Santa Barbara coast
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
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 […]