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Architecturally striking contemporary alpine residence in Colorado

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This two-story contemporary alpine residence was designed by Treeline Homes, featuring breathtaking mountain vistas in Boulder, Colorado.  This stone, metal, wood and glass structure features great curb appeal and a nice indoor-outdoor connection. The architects designed the home to maximize views of the surrounding rugged mountain landscape. From the moment you step inside this stylish home, you […]

Compact mountain home in Montana boasts sustainable features

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This compact mountain home features clean lines with added warmth, designed by Cushing Terrell, along with Hunter and Company Interior Design. Located in Whitefish, Montana, it was important for the dwelling to meld into its sloped site. The forested property offers enviable views of Whitefish Lake and a ski mountain. The design of the architecture, therefore, needed […]

Guest house in the Colorado Rockies partially buried into its landscape

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Anything but ordinary, this guest house designed by Gluck+ architects is not only integrated but accentuates its pristine rugged landscape in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. Consisting of 2,850 square feet of living space, this sleek pad features two intersecting bar shapes, one cantilevering over the other. Creating an elevated yard, the guest house is connected […]

A sustainable vineyard home in Sonoma Country surrounded by rolling hills

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This beautiful contemporary vineyard home was designed by architects Turnbull Griffin Haesloop, located above Cloverdale, a city in Sonoma County, California. The residence, which comes complete with green roof, is nestled on a steep south slope that overlooks the valley below it. The property itself is very ideal, surrounded by mature oak trees and rocky outcroppings; […]

Net-zero home in Sonoma features indoor-outdoor living and a green roof

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This contemporary net-zero was designed by architects Turnbull Griffin Haesloop, located on a property surrounded by mature oak trees and a natural pond in Sonoma, California. The homeowners wished to have the design of their home reflect and indoor-outdoor living environment to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. They wanted to provide their overnight guests with simple access to […]

Contemporary hilltop home in California gets brilliant overhaul

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This contemporary hilltop home was given an extensive renovation and addition by Blackbird Architects to take advantage of expansive ocean, island and mountain views in Santa Barbara, California. The remodel recycled the original 1948 ranch house of 5,000 square feet to create for a new two-story home with an open plan layout. Parts of the structure […]

Waterfront retreat built for entertaining on the San Juan Islands

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An intimately designed retreat lies nestled in a dense, wooded shoreline site, the imagination of Olson Kundig Architects, located on the San Juan Islands, Washington. The 1,700 square foot home was designed as a place for family and friends to enjoy throughout the year, but especially during the warmer summer months. The most important goal […]

Insane resort-style vacation pad in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Let us first start by saying, we have major vacation house envy after reviewing this place… read on and look through the images to see what we are talking about! This fabulous modern vacation pad nestled on a marina features breathtaking Pacific bay views, designed by architecture studio Ezequiel Farca, located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The design of […]

Concrete pad in Australia sheltering an internal courtyard

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This two-story luxury home designed by Auhaus Architecture is a beautiful collaboration of concrete, marble and brass, located in Torquay, a township of Victoria, Australia. This coastal property with four bedrooms and three bathrooms features wetlands just beyond its backyard. Providing a walled-in sanctuary with an internal courtyard and a rooftop garden with native plantings creates a private oasis […]