Koch Architects has reimagined this modern cabin retreat that is positioned at the top of a ravine, located in Sea Ranch, a community in Sonoma County, California. This secluded house makes the most of the surrounding forest which includes redwood trees, bishop pines, sword ferns, and wild rhododendrons while capturing distant views of the Pacific […]
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A Bauhaus-inspired desert lake house with indoor-outdoor living in Arizona
This modern desert lake house was designed by The Ranch Mine, nestled along a waterski community that borders the Gila River in Arlington, Arizona. The community was developed before the Great Recession and sat vacant for over 15 years, aside from a few uninhabited boat houses. A pioneering couple decided to be the first to […]
A modern mountain retreat with breathtaking views of Coeur d’Alene Lake
This modern mountain home was beautifully designed by Mittmann Architect in collaboration with Edward Smith Construction, perched above Coeur d’Alene Lake, Idaho. The homeowner’s principal residence is in Houston, Texas, so their goal for their vacation home was to bring a dose of Texas Hill Country style to Lake Coeur d’Alene’s SunUp Bay. Standout features are […]
See inside a serene contemporary retreat in the Sonoma Valley wine region
The intent for this residence designed by Signum Architecture, was to create a serene contemporary retreat that embraces the land and views, taking full advantage of the site while mitigating the visual impact of nearby homes and tempering the effect of Petaluma’s infamous afternoon winds. Set in the town of Petaluma, in Sonoma County, California, […]
A Florida house gets beautifully renovated into a coastal contemporary retreat
Elizabeth Krueger Design in collaboration with Murray Homes has renovated this beautiful and inviting coastal house located along the idyllic St. Armand’s Canal in Sarasota, Florida. This Spanish / Mediterranean dwelling was originally built in 2000 and transformed into the perfect summer home for a young family from Michigan. Stripping the home down to the studs allowed […]
Step into this Colorado dream house retreat with snowy mountain views
This stunning mountain dream house retreat was designed by Vertical Arts Architecture, perched over South Valley in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The homeowner’s primary residence is in Louisiana and they wished to invest in a mountain getaway home in a region they were already familiar with. From their numerous vacations over the years, they knew this cozy […]
A peaceful farmhouse retreat in Wisconsin surrounded by natural beauty
Searl Lamaster Howe Architects is responsible for the design of Haas Valley Farm, a 2,300-square-foot farmhouse retreat nestled on a sprawling property in Potosi, Wisconsin. Tall and thin, this three-story dwelling perches on its site which is centered in the Driftless Area, a small pocket of the Midwest so named because the glaciers skipped over […]
A mountain modern home with glorious views of the Teton Mountains
Architecture and design studio Messana O’Rorke are responsible for the creation of this stunning mountain home getaway located in Jackson, Wyoming. Boasting breathtaking views of the Grand Teton mountains, this home was created to feel at one with its rugged mountainous surroundings while respecting the traditional character of the neighboring residences. Traditional building materials and […]
Tour a luxury eco-home floating over water in West Sussex: Terrarium
Studio Fuse is responsible for the creation of this timber-clad luxury eco-home that integrates design with nature, located in the coastal village of Bosham, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom. This home is divided into two individual structures. A single-story section hovers over a natural swimming pond that connects to the two-story section via a glass link […]
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 […]