Feldman Architecture designed this beach house refuge that brings a polished bohemian feel right up to the edge of one of the best surf breaks in Santa Cruz, California. The homeowners were well-versed on the nuances of the site and dreamt of a home that fit naturally and sustainably into its beachy, eclectic locale. Subject to a […]
Renowned architect, James LaRue of LaRue Architects, turned his dated 1880’s townhouse into a modern hillside retreat, located in Austin, Texas. James and his wife purchased the condo in the desirable west Austin neighborhood just over a year ago. The townhouse overlooks the 16th Fairway of one of their most-frequented Austin golf courses. The interior spaces were […]
Inspired by the bungalows of old Coronado, this shingle-style beach house was designed by Ward Jewell Architect, located on Coronado Island, a small piece of land directly off San Diego, California. This home was originally designed as a vacation hideaway for owners with a passion for collecting decorative folk art. The architect focused the design on […]
The Conservatory is a beautiful off-the-grid modern farmhouse retreat designed by architect Nadine Engelbrecht, located on a 35-hectare farm just outside of Pretoria, a city in Gauteng province of South Africa. The design integrates the house with the grasslands and hill landscape and utilizes the magnificent views. The scope of this project was to devise a […]
Ukiyo is an eco-friendly retreat with modern Scandinavian influences, located in Coverack, a coastal fishing village in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Wild coastal views are on full display in this sumptuous hideaway that offers sculptural furnishings a subtle urban feel with its poured concrete. This home gets its name from Japanese culture, translating to “the floating world”, providing a […]
Ore Studios is responsible for the design of this spectacular Washington coast refuge for a couple of empty nesters based in the city of Seattle. Perched on fifty feet of medium bank waterfront, this weekend retreat enjoys enviable views of Skagit Bay and Whidbey Island. The architects used the agricultural vernacular of the surrounding valley to inform […]
“The Oyster Catcher” is a weather-beaten seaside cottage retreat located in Mousehole, a village and fishing port in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Nestled on the harbor’s edge, this luxury coastal holiday home has foundations dating back to the early 1600s, with much of its history shared with the Cornish fishing industry. The structure’s former functions […]
This fabulous hacienda-style weekend retreat was designed to make the most of its natural environment by Chain + Siman, located on the outskirts of Valle de Bravo, Mexico. A restful villa to enjoy the natural landscape, striking a balance between the manicured gardens and imposing stone structures. The 5,598 square foot retreat is based on the […]
This rustic bayfront hideaway was designed by Urban Grace Interiors, nestled on the banks of a Floridian estuary — a mix of fresh and salt water. Inside, the designer helped to create dreamy living spaces for the owners who love to entertain. The kitchen was an essential space in the home to accommodate large groups […]
This mountain-inspired lake house was designed as a family retreat by Liv4 Architecture, nestled on a sprawling property in Minnesota. Wishing to maintain some of the history and charm, several years of design and planning went into selecting the products and materials used. The stone used on the house and other buildings on the site […]
