This gorgeous modern courtyard house designed by Workshop/APD provides a sanctuary for daily living, located in Nantucket, Massachusetts. When constructing this family home, the architect created a sense of arrival with a setback from the ocean and completely shielding the structure from view by the topography. The property consists of a series of pavilions, each with […]
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A nature-inspired cabin retreat protrudes over the forest on Puget Sound
Jim Olson of Olson Kundig Architects has designed this cabin as a personal family retreat located on the Puget Sound in Longbranch, Washington. The architect’s reverence for nature and admiration of the property’s beauty is expressed in the design of his cabin which is nestled amidst the towering fir trees of an ancient forest. What […]
A rusted steel and timber shelter has amazing Teton Mountain views
This modern rustic shelter was designed as the family home of Eric Logan, Design Principal at CLB Architects, located on a sagebrush plain north of Jackson, Wyoming. Originally constructed in 1997 on an aggressive four-month construction schedule and a tight budget, the minimalist home has adapted over time, evolving with the family’s needs. The home borrows its […]
A modern pavilion house with astounding views of the Wasatch Mountains
Olson Kundig Architects has designed this incredible modern house composed of three distinct pavilions offering majestic views of the Wasatch Mountains in Salt Lake City, Utah. Each of these pavilions provide an abundance of space for large gatherings, yet can still feel intimate when it is quiet family time. By separating the home into a trio […]
This California Wine Country house nests peacefully in the forest
This California Wine Country house with expansive walls of glass was created by Signum Architecture to live in harmony with nature, set on a dramatic view promontory in the hills of Napa Valley. Nestled in just over 40 sprawling acres of natural woodlands, this refined and elegant home was designed to be in harmony with Mother […]
A modern nature inspired home celebrates outdoor living in Washington
Olson Kundig Architects have designed this modern nature inspired home, located in Woodway, a city in Snohomish County, Washington. Home to an active family of five, this dwelling inhabits a series of planes that float above a restored meadow. Blurred boundaries throughout the home’s glass pavilions allow activity to flow easily between inside and out, fostering […]
A breathtaking glass house in harmony with the wild woodlands of Oregon
This modern glass house was designed for family living and entertaining by Scott Edwards Architecture, located in the hills outside of Portland, Oregon. This growing family has a passion for entertaining, nature, and Japanese design. The design focuses inwards around a central glass pavilion for gathering. A pair of wings extend out from the dwelling, embracing a […]
Inside a modern yet warm home on a bluff overlooking Lake Washington
Water is a constant presence throughout this stunning hilltop home designed by Stuart Silk Architects, set on a bluff in Seattle overlooking Lake Washington. Views of the vast lake, Mt. Rainier and North Cascades dictated the orientation and transparency of the elevation facing the water. A 6,871-square-foot floor plan evolved to integrate water features into […]
Absolutely stunning off the grid home in California embraces the outdoors
This modern off-the-grid home was designed and owned by Assembledge+ founder David Thompson, located in the foothills of Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles. California. Surrounding this home, verdant foliage, mature growth trees, and rolling hills. Composed of three pavilions, this single-story dwelling is connected via a series of glass hallways to create a residential oasis in the […]
Eco-friendly retreat embraces nature in Carmel’s Santa Lucia Preserve
Feldman Architecture has designed this eco-friendly retreat for a couple of empty nesters in the Santa Lucia Preserve, a 20,000-acre nature preserve nestled in the coastal foothills just minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The homeowners spent two years looking for their idyllic piece of land — flat enough to accommodate single-level living while also being surrounded by […]










