Altura Architects has designed this spectacular mountain cabin in Sylva, a small town located in western North Carolina, nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains. The property is sited within a red spruce forest on a mountain ridge at 5,700 feet elevation. The dense evergreen forest and high elevation offer a unique microclimate and habitat that […]
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Net-zero energy house takes refuge in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
This net-zero energy house, designed by Wilson Two Architecture in partnership with Jade Mountain Builders, offers a couple of empty nesters their dream home in the mountains of North Carolina. Located just outside Asheville, the owners sought a property that was near their workplace yet far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. […]
Step into a stunning mountain estate in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
Luxury takes on a whole new meaning in this modern yet traditionally rustic mountain estate home in Asheville, North Carolina, beautifully crafted by ACM Design. Stripped down to the studs, this 12,000-square-foot home renovation has transformed the estate into an extravagant mountain retreat. Not your typical renovation, this grand-scale renewal and addition showcases some of […]
Hawk’s Nest offers a peaceful home in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
Hawk’s Nest is a beautiful contemporary home designed by MossCreek Home Designs in partnership with Living Stone Design, located in Swannanoa, a charming town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, between Asheville and Black Mountain, North Carolina. The perfect combination of luxury and style, this 3,570 square foot residence boasts three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. This home […]
A cliffside house with amazing views of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
Altura Architects, in partnership with Alchemy Design Studio, has designed this spectacular cliffside house overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina. Building in the mountains requires a careful design response to our dynamic land. The Cliffside House has impressive mountain views. However, a rock slide occurred after the owners purchased the property. Rather than sell […]
House in the forest offers serenity in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
This breathtaking concrete and glass house in the forest, designed by Harding Huebner Architects, is situated just below the crown of a mountaintop on 3.6 acres outside Asheville, North Carolina. The residence was conceived from the outset as a design to allow the owners and their family to connect as much as possible to both […]
This peaceful retreat has dreamy views of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
Altura Architects, in partnership with Allard + Roberts, has designed this spectacular modern retreat in Reynolds Mountain, overlooking downtown Asheville and the surrounding North Carolina mountains. Perched on a hilltop site, the front of this home faces the northern mountains, while downtown Asheville is viewed from the Kitchen window, screened porch, and outdoor kitchen. The […]
A modern treehouse-like hideaway in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
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 […]
A glass house hidden among the trees in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
Harding Huebner Architects and Jade Mountain Builders designed this modern glass house at the Cliffs of Walnut Cove, a lush valley, bordered by the Pisgah National Forest and Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. While situated directly adjacent to the open golf course, the site is a well-established wooded area with a mature tree canopy, a […]
An impressive barn style house nestled in the mountains of North Carolina
This gorgeous barn-style house, designed by D. Stanley Dixon Architect together with designer Barry Dixon, is nestled among rolling pasture in Cashiers, North Carolina. Although this house was newly developed, it evokes the history of an old barn that has been transformed into a residence. The exterior facade was painted a dark hue, transitioning to […]










