Architectural design firm Castro Design, together with Atelier Davis, worked together to create a timeless family retreat built to last generations, nestled on a lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. This ground-up, bespoke lake house features natural materials, expansive rooms, and a seamless connection between the indoors and out, all of which speak […]
This log-clad, cabin-style retreat was designed by Pearson Design Group to feel both untamed and elegant, nestled along a quiet river and set on five wooded acres in McCall, Idaho. Built from log construction, reclaimed timber, and native stone, it mirrors the rugged beauty and seasonal rhythms of the surrounding forest. Created for owners who have lifelong […]
Nestled among native woodlands on a multi-property lakefront site in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, this shingle and stone-clad home was designed by TMS Architects to bring together generations of one family under a single roof. They were asked to create a spacious 11-bedroom vacation home that could accommodate an extended family of up to 50 […]
This warm, modern Waccabuc Lake home, designed by architectural studio Workshop/apd, features a palette of natural materials that reflect its lush, woodsy surroundings. Located just north of New York City, the home perfectly embodies the term “crafted modern.” The family retreat is warm, welcoming, and family-friendly for a family of five. The interiors reflect the […]
This organic beach house retreat, beautifully designed by Duckham Architecture in collaboration with Thread Art Design, is located in Orleans, a charming town on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. When the owners purchased their dream beachfront site, a 1970s-era structure was already in place. However, a lot of work was needed to renovate the home to meet […]
This versatile family beach house, designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, balances expansive, outward-looking views with a grounded sense of seclusion on the San Juan Islands. The property was completely overgrown and was transformed into a welcoming retreat with native landscaping. Crafted to accommodate the owner’s small family or comfortably flex to welcome larger gatherings, […]
Architectural studio PLAAD has designed this wine country home called ‘Ribbon Ridge Retreat’, boasting stunning views over the Willamette Valley in Oregon. The home draws its inspiration directly from the vineyard landscape. Carefully sited so as not to interfere with grape-growing activities, the home’s compact footprint sits lightly among the vines. Its massing aligns with […]
MHK Architecture together with the Stillwater Group has designed this gorgeous lake house overlooking Lake Keowee in the community of The Reserve at Lake Keowee, South Carolina. For the homeowners, a couple who reside in Florida, the goal for their dream retreat was to create an accessible home where they could age in place and a […]
This Sonoran desert house was conceived by J4 Architecture in collaboration with Aspect Fine Homes and is tucked into the Sunrise neighborhood of Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. Conceived as a peaceful retreat, the design draws the surrounding landscape inward, framing wide skies and mountain views at every turn and turning everyday living into something extraordinary. The […]
Boulder Junction Lodge is a charming lakeside cabin designed by David Heide Design Studio as a family retreat, located in Boulder Junction, a town in Vilas County, in northern Wisconsin. After having attended summer camp at this site in her youth, the owner was elated to have purchased the former lodge. After a site visit […]
