This minimalist weekend retreat was designed for empty nesters by Jim Jennings Architecture in collaboration with Leverone Design, located in Pebble Beach, a community on the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey County, California. Rising up from the coastal bluffs above Pebble Beach’s famed 17-Mile Drive, this escape will be used for the couple with their adult children. Encompassing 6,700 […]
Created as a fabulous family retreat by Walker Warner Architects, this Hawaii island house is nestled along the secluded white sandy beach of Kua Bay. The architect connected this home to its volcanic setting and the mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean by integrating a material palette of basalt, cedar, and steel. The property features a […]
This beautiful lake cottage renovation project is by Paul Bernier Architecte, located on a woodsy property in Lanaudière, a region in Quebec, Canada. Anchored on the rocky edge of a lake, this astonishing 2,700 square foot cottage is the meeting point between a classic log cabin and a contemporary haven of peace. The cottage has been […]
This charming coastal home was designed by architectural studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, nestled on the shores of Bainbridge Island, Washington. The owners of this seaside escape live in Seattle and having this idyllic vacation home is perfect for de-stressing and gathering with the couple’s two daughters. Originally constructed in the late 1800s by three brothers, this […]
This modern steel-clad cabin on stilts was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in Winthrop, a town in Okanogan County, Washington. This project is called the Delta Shelter, encompassing just 1,000 square feet of living space, this compact retreat can be completely shuttered when not in use. The 200-square-foot footprint of the house rises above […]
This amazing seaside retreat was designed by its owner Karen B. Wolf Interiors, located in Long Beach, a coastal city and port in Southern California. Constructed for the designer and three generations of her family to enjoy, this home reflects a relaxed beachy vibe. The design style melds California casual with a more traditional beach house […]
This rustic country house was an old rectory of the town that’s been renovated by designer Catalina Alós, located in Emporda, a natural and historical region of Catalonia, Spain. The owners are a pair of empty-nesters who had dreamed of renovating their house in the village and using it as their personal escape. From damaged […]
This attractive contemporary house was designed by Ziger Snead Architects, nestled on a densely wooded site in Baltimore County, Maryland. Constructed on a sprawling 3-acre property and surrounded by Maryland Environmental Trust land, this home was designed to respect its woodsy site. This new 7,000-square-foot dwelling replaces a late 60’s, ranch-style house that was destroyed by […]
This black cabin retreat was designed by Frits de Vries Architect, nestled on a one-acre waterfront property in Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The owner of this home is an architect and partner of the architectural firm Frits de Vries Architect, who wished to have a stress-free escape from urban living. This idyllic getaway is […]
Ryan Street Architects in collaboration with designer Kara Childress has created this beautiful weekend home inspired by Belgian farmhouse style, located in the Houston Oaks community of Hockley, Texas. The homeowner resides in Houston and was looking for a rural getaway for weekend escapes — the ranch is just a 45-minute drive! This bespoke dream home […]
