Heliotrope Architects designed this modern jewel-box home in collaboration with Ore Studios, nestled on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Nestled carefully on a rocky, wind-swept shoreline, this 1,600-square-foot family retreat harmonizes with the surrounding landscape while minimizing weather exposure. The main living spaces connect to the landscape through retractable screens […]
Searl Lamaster Howe Architects has designed the ‘river house,’ a rural retreat for a Chicago-based family along the shores of the St. Joe River in the small town of Buchanan, Michigan. Nestled on a 14-acre property, the home captures views of the river on one side and a meadow on the other, providing the family […]
Crisp Architects designed this dream farmhouse home as a peaceful family escape situated in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley. They envisioned a retreat that balanced peaceful solitude with fine meals and lively gatherings of loved ones—a place to reconnect with nature and each other. Nestled on a serene, wooded site along a quiet dirt road, […]
This modern weekend retreat with a facade of wood and steel shipping containers is located in Union Pier, Michigan, designed by Fredman Design Group. The retreat is the designer’s own personal home that she shares with her partner. A blending of traditional and industrial elements, the designer felt inspired to get creative. The architect noted that […]
JLF Architect in partnership with Big-D Signature has designed this modern rustic retreat located in the bucolic Hudson River Valley neighborhood of Snedens Landing, New York. Snedens Landing is a secluded enclave in the Palisades, perched high up along the Hudson River and just under an hour’s drive from Manhattan. For the project team, the […]
This cozy family cabin was reimagined by Charlie & Co. Design together with Lucy Interior Design, sitting on the shore of Lake Superior, near Grand Marais, Minnesota. Nestled into the landscape on the North Shore, the architects completely transformed this lakeside retreat. Replacing an old cabin on a site with a long family history, this […]
Lean-Three House was designed by The Ranch Mine as a comfortable and functional space for everyday living and to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of beautiful Durango, Colorado. Passionate about the outdoors, biking, and fine dining, the homeowners desired a home that would enhance their active lifestyle. They needed a design that would offer an abundance […]
This gorgeous mountain retreat, located in Sun Valley, Idaho, was created by design studio James Thomas Interiors in collaboration with architects Michael Blash and Associates. The owners are a family with three young children who had a clear aesthetic direction in mind. They desired a home that is comfortable and family-friendly but with a modern […]
This beautiful wine country retreat, designed by San Francisco-based EAG Studio, is located among rolling vineyards and majestic mountains in the heart of Sonoma, California. A testament to resilient and innovative design, this residence provides its inhabitants with a warm and inviting atmosphere for relaxation and entertaining family and friends. Step inside this home to find […]
Hutker Architects is responsible for designing this timeless beach house in a historic neighborhood on Martha’s Vineyard, an island in Massachusetts. The original home of the property was a beloved community fixture that succumbed to years of storms and deferred upkeep. The architects were tasked with creating a brand new home in its place, paying […]
