An 1860s vintage Federal Colonial waterfront home was completely restored by Patrick Ahearn Architect along with Colonial Reproductions, located in the Edgartown Village Historic District, Massachusetts. Over the years, modifications stripped the historic value from this waterfront, clapboard-fronted, two-and-a-half-story, Federal Colonial former captain’s home, built between 1886 and 1898. Thanks to discovered late-nineteenth-century photographs of the house, a […]
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A historic seaside cottage gets a charming makeover in Vineyard Haven
This historic seaside cottage was constructed in 1712 and has undergone a full-scale renovation by Patrick Ahearn Architect, located in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. The third house in Holmes Hole and the oldest surviving structure in Vineyard Haven, the Thomas Chase House had fallen into significant disrepair. The three-quarter Cape Colonial had at one point served […]
See this modernized ranch house overlooking the scenic Deschutes River
Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects has completely modernized an existing ranch house that is perched on the edge of a canyon overlooking the Deschutes River in central Oregon. The original dwelling lacked personality, unlike its charismatic owners. Three modern additions redefine the structure and create a more functional plan for the retired ranch owners. Doubling as a gallery, […]
Charming historic farmhouse in Tennessee with a peaceful forest backdrop
This charming historic farmhouse was expanded into a contemporary country retreat by Wade Weissmann Architecture along with Rachel Halvorson Designs, set on 25 rolling acres on the outskirts of Franklin, Tennessee. What was once a pre-Civil War era cabin has undergone a full-scale renovation along with an addition, rich in character from exterior to interior. Timeless […]
An Oregon lake house gets a beautiful renovation for lakeside living
Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects are responsible for the renovation and addition of this stunning lake house located on Lake Oswego, Oregon. This 3,126 square foot home sits on a tight, steeply sloping, infill lot that terraces down to the water with direct boat and dock access to Lake Oswego. The homeowners wanted to alter the […]
This beachfront home overlooking the Puget Sound gets a fabulous renovation
Originally built over four decades ago on Fox Island, Washington, this beachfront home has undergone a complete renovation by Olson Kundig Architects. This sensational dwelling showcases unobstructed views of Puget Sound and an island wildlife area to the west. Opening up these previously constrained views and integrating the family’s active coastal lifestyle into the home served […]
A 1929 craftsman bungalow gets beautifully reimagined in Washington DC
This 1929 craftsman bungalow was completely transformed for family living by EL Studio, located in the Kent neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The homeowners lived in the neighborhood for some time and had always admired the modest craftsman bungalow, which was one block from their daughter’s school. Still, after the homeowners purchased the home they thought, […]
This midcentury hillside home gets beautifully reimagined in Studio City
A 1960s midcentury hillside home underwent a remodel and addition by architecture firm Assembledge, nestled in the hills of the Fryman Canyon Estates area in Studio City, California. Originally consisting of 3,900 square feet of living space, this dwelling had remained a kind of midcentury time capsule until it was reimagined by the architects. At the core of […]
An historic shingle style home gets a remarkable update in New England
LDa Architecture & Interiors is responsible for the restoration and addition of this historic shingle-style home located in Chestnut Hill, a New England village just west of downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The owners of this dwelling saw the potential in this home’s quiet location, unusual lot, and period detail. The design team’s task was to preserve […]
This timeless beach house boasts fantastic views of the Gulf of Mexico
This timeless beach house was completely redesigned by Geoff Chick & Associates in collaboration with Chad James Group, nestled on an acre of waterfront property in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Encompassing 4,645 square feet of living space, this family dwelling has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Boasting 95 feet of beachfront property, large windows frame pristine views […]