Originally built in 1965, this midcentury modern home was remodeled by Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects and perched on a steeply sloping site overlooking the Portland skyline, four mountains, and the Willamette River. The homeowners, an empty-nester couple who had raised their kids in the suburbs and were looking to move back to the city, purchased […]

Roots Architecture + Design has completely overhauled the interior and exterior of this gorgeous ski house in Okemo, Vermont. This inviting chalet has 2,700 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms.  On the exterior, the third level was bumped out to increase floor space in the owner’s bedroom suite. Decks were reconfigured […]

This one-of-a-kind modern “tree house” was designed by Olson Kundig, in collaboration with owner/architect Faulkner Architects, in the prestigious Martis Camp community near Lake Tahoe, California. Nestled on 2.2 private acres bordering National Forest Land, this impressive dwelling celebrates a rugged, high-desert landscape of ponderosa pine, manzanita, and exposed basalt. The home’s footprint meanders through […]

This modern treehouse-like hideaway, designed by Altura Architects in collaboration with Alchemy Design Studio, is nestled in the quaint town of Montreat, North Carolina, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tucked discreetly among the trees on a mountainside perch just outside Asheville, this home serves as a place to entertain family and friends. The goal was […]

HMH Architecture + Interiors has designed this family dream house with a fabulous backyard oasis for lounging and entertaining in Boulder, Colorado. The extended, near-perpendicular plan includes two simple, articulated volumes separating the main living spaces from the getaway areas. This massing strategy created two courtyards connected by a bridge, maximizing yard space and views […]

This midcentury modern home, nestled in the Los Gatos foothills of California, has undergone a complete renovation by Cathie Hong Interiors. The designer made many updates to the house, including significant layout changes to the original midcentury kitchen. She loved the retro materials. However, the layout was suboptimal, with the kitchen terminating in a tight […]

Zubillaga Design, in partnership with Maite Granda Interior Design, has created this tropical modern beach house in Key Biscayne, a Florida town on a barrier island across the Rickenbacker Causeway from Miami. A family with three small children moved from Switzerland to Miami to get a fresh start, falling in love with this fascinating home. […]

Zimmerman Miller Montanari designed this house that epitomizes California Modernism and is perched atop a scenic vineyard in the historic Alexander Valley region of Sonoma County, California. California Modernism is an architectural style that emphasizes indoor-outdoor living. The structure’s angular roofs, stone facades, and warm wood tones convey a sophisticated yet comfortable aesthetic. The wall-sized […]

This spectacular compact cabin was created by MW Works Architecture+Design, nestled peacefully in Seabeck, a former mill town on Hood Canal, Washington. Set in a lush old-growth forest, the cabin is positioned on a bluff that provides sweeping views of Hood Canal, a natural waterway of the Puget Sound. The cabin was constructed over an […]

Truong Montgomery Architect, in collaboration with Jeffrey Burden Design, has created this spectacular mountainside house with sweeping views over the Great Smoky Mountains in Walland, Tennessee. Nestled into the side of a 45-degree slope, this dream house faced many challenges. Inspired by the historic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed landmark Fallingwater in Pennsylvania. This modern three-story home features […]