This gorgeous traditional-style stone house, designed by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, is situated in Chadds Ford, a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Named “Fox Hollow Residence,” the original historic home on the property was destroyed in a devastating fire that left only remnants of its structure. Timberlane Shutters custom-made the shutters on the exterior facade, and […]
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19th-Century barn in Pennsylvania is restored into a stunning rustic home
This late 19th-century barn was completely transformed into a beautiful home by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, nestled on a sprawling 20-acre property in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Known as “Maple Hill Barn,” this house was originally owned by Main Line architect Walter Durham (1896-1976). A Main Line architect is someone who works in the Philadelphia Main Line […]
Step inside this zen-inspired house in Pennsylvania: Leaning Timber Haus
Archer & Buchanan Architecture has designed this contemporary, Arcadian-style house perched on a hilltop overlooking a sprawling 2.1-acre property in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The owners are a young couple from Germany, who brought with them their national affinity for efficient building technologies and high-quality details that will age gracefully over time with minimal maintenance and energy […]
Southern charm meets Pennsylvania farmhouse in a warm and inviting home
This absolutely gorgeous farmhouse was designed by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, nestled in Saucon Valley, Pennsylvania. The area is rich in natural and man-made beauty – part of thousands of acres earmarked by Bethlehem Steel Corporation in the 1950s for executive homes. The new owners purchased an existing, partially renovated home on 7 acres to […]
Explore this stunning Pennsylvania stone farmhouse with a timeless charm
Situated in Wayne, Pennsylvania, this beautiful new house designed by Peter Zimmerman Architects is reminiscent of the 1700s to early 1800s Pennsylvania stone farmhouse. Set on land protected by conservation easements, the house was crafted to appear as if it had evolved over time, in keeping with the architecture of that era. Stylistically, this residence […]
Inside a striking passive solar house nestled in the woods of Pennsylvania
Wyant Architecture in collaboration with Hanson Fine Building has designed this passive solar house nestled on a wooded 1.5-acre property in Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Composed of a cluster of volumes, marked prominently by a gabled roof form, this dwelling combines contemporary architecture, environmental responsibility, and a flexible open floor plan that fosters ample opportunities for a […]
Inside a stunning modern timber frame house in the woods of Pennsylvania
Gaskill Architecture designed this modern timber frame house that terraces into the moraine landscaping, nestled into the woods sitting on eighteen acres in Portersville, Pennsylvania. Large rocks, ferns, and a diverse mixture of deciduous trees make up the landscape. The house was designed as a true blend of landscape and architecture. As you approach the […]
A beautifully renovated Tudor home in Pennsylvania with enchanting gardens
Peter Zimmerman Architects has renovated this Tudor-style home that was built in 1907 and was the owner’s childhood home, located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He and his wife purchased the house from his mother so they could renovate it to realize its full potential and give it the architectural detail it should have had. The […]
A 1931 Pennsylvania farmhouse gets a stunning renovation for empty nesters
A farmhouse built in 1931 has undergone an extensive renovation and addition for a pair of empty nesters by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, nestled on 7 bucolic acres in Willistown, Pennsylvania. The dwelling was originally designed by R Brognard Okie, known for Colonial-Revival houses and his sensitive restorations of historic buildings. NEED TO KNOW: The current […]
A historic stone house gets a beautiful update in the Pennsylvania countryside
Archer & Buchanan Architecture in collaboration with Griffiths Construction has reimagined this historic stone house, nestled on 225 acres in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Known as “Big Bend Farm”, this property has a storied past dating all the way back to the late 1700s. Renowned artist and conservationist George A. “Frolic” Weymouth had found this dwelling […]