Botticelli & Pohl in collaboration with Audrey Sterk Design have designed this coastal beach cottage situated in the quiet neighborhood of Quaise Pastures on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Artfully modern, this house encompasses the serenity and beauty of the island. The interior is functional to the large family and reflects back their personal style and love of […]
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Escape to a tropical paradise in this breezy Hawaii Island home
Designed by Zak Architecture, this project is a modern interpretation of island-style homes, set on a lava field poised at the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the Big Island, Hawaii. Located on Kakapa Bay, this tropical retreat both reflects and contrasts the surrounding landscape. Black lava rock is the primary building material and was used in […]
Tour a charming beach house retreat on Bald Head Island, North Carolina
This dreamy beach house retreat was designed by Moser Design Group, located on Bald Head Island, in Brunswick County, North Carolina. This barrier island is only accessible by boat and is the perfect getaway for those looking to relax and unwind from an unplugged lifestyle. You can explore this beautiful island by bike, boat, or […]
Before & After: A Bainbridge Island home gets a stunning renovation
This classic 1960s Northwest-style home underwent an extensive renovation by Miller Hull Partnership, nestled on a beautifully landscaped bluff overlooking Puget Sound, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Encompassing 3,200-square-feet of living space, the original residence consisted of a north and south home that was completely reimagined. The remodel includes an enhancement of the building envelope, self-sufficient […]
Modern nature retreat surrounded by a tranquil forest on Whidbey Island
This modern nature retreat was designed by David Van Galen Architecture, located just 25 miles northwest of Seattle across Puget Sound on Whidbey Island, Washington. Nestled among the thick Douglas Firs and Alders, this dwelling featured high ceilings and expansive glazing to enhance natural light into the space while enabling the inhabitants to be part of […]
This Orcas Island retreat enjoys a minimalist lifestyle surrounded by forest
This Orcas Island retreat designed by Heliotrope Architects is a second home for a couple who own and operate a gallery in Los Angeles, California. The owners retail gallery features a curated collection of west-coast artists. They desired a retreat with the feel of a contemporary art gallery, with plenty of wall space to display a rotation […]
A compact home on a bluff boasts picturesque views on Whidbey Island
This spectacular compact home was designed by Shed Architects, perched on a high bank waterfront property on Whidbey Island, Washington. Created with both views and privacy, this home also has a flex space for a couple who is slowly transitioning into their retirement years. A shed roof provides refuge to 915 square feet of living […]
A delightful Hawaiian home designed for multi-generational family living
Kelly & Stone Architects is responsible for the design of this multi-generational family home that features a traditional Tahoe lodge design with modern elements, located in Koloa on the south shore of Kauai, Hawaii. Entering into this home, the main level has a spacious gabled great room with heavy timber trusses that functions as a gathering […]
A beautiful coastal style home on Kiawah Island that inspires tranquility
McDonald Architects has designed this beautiful coastal style home that is nestled on Kiawah Island, a private island community located just 21 miles south of Charleston in the temperate South Carolina Lowcountry. The rear of this home overlooks the 18th fairway of the River Course at Kiawah Island and, beyond to the serene Kiawah River. Capitalizing on […]
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 […]










