Twelve bucolic acres on the Wye River set the stage for this gorgeous historic waterfront home, reimagined by Purple Cherry Architects together with Pilli Custom Homes. The Wye River is a 16.3-mile-long tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. A major renovation and a massive addition tripled the square footage of […]

Deep in the Angeles National Forest in the San Gabriel Mountains, this stone-clad cabin was originally built as part of the U.S. Forest Service’s program to promote responsible land use. Spanning just 600 square feet, the historic retreat was reimagined over three years by Los Angeles-based Commune Design, whose principals drew from a rich mix […]

Located in the hills of Los Feliz, Los Angeles, this classic California Colonial Revival home was originally designed by architect Milton Black in 1936 and sits perched near the Griffith Observatory. Commune Design’s interior renovation respects the home’s historic character and formal layout while introducing a more relaxed, contemporary sensibility through color, graphic patterns, collected […]

This charming beach house and guest cottage were completely renovated by Patrick Ahearn Architect and are situated in Aquinnah, a town on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Known as “Flip Flop Beach Cottage,” this is the architect’s personal retreat, a passion project that he and his wife purchased and transformed into a multigenerational gathering place for […]

This award-winning remodel by Gayla Bechtol Architect honors the authentic hillside character of the Casa Roca, a historic preservation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our goal was to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of this adobe and rock house while updating it for modern daily life and eco-friendliness. All the doors and windows were […]

Balzer & Tuck Architecture has reimagined this 18th-century farmhouse for modern family living, set amid rolling pastures in Saratoga Springs, Upstate New York. Boasting magnificent views of the Adirondack Mountains, this award-winning home blends historic character with modern luxury. Originally built in the late 1700s, this Vermont home was meticulously relocated and restored. The original […]

Paul Moon Design, together with Dyna Builders, has renovated this hillside home in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood, blending over a decade of design evolution with a deep connection to its waterfront setting. Originally built in 1925 as a modest beach cabin, the house was transformed through a full rebuild that maintained the original footprint while reimagining […]

Perched high above Lake Washington in Seattle’s Lakewood neighborhood, this 1919 Craftsman farmhouse was beautifully reimagined by TJP Studio, in collaboration with Dyna Builders. One of the original homes on the hill, this home was designed by architect Charles Lyman Haynes and underwent a meticulous renovation to honor its historic charm while adapting to modern, […]

This reimagined ski house by architectural studio Birdseye, in collaboration with Brooke Michelsen Design, was rebuilt on its existing foundation on the slopes of Stratton Mountain Resort in southern Vermont. Now encompassing 5,000 square feet, the home replaces a 1960s structure that was beyond repair and reduced to the foundation and first-floor framing before being […]

This gorgeous Georgian Revival-style brick house, located in Marietta, a city northwest of Atlanta, Georgia, was reimagined by Frances Zook Architect. On the exterior facade, the home was given a custom lime wash for fresh appeal. Lime wash is a method that uses a natural limestone mixture to coat and protect the brick, offering a […]