Flavin Architects have envisioned this spectacular modern house embedded into a steeply sloped site overlooking the Annisquam River in Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The home’s linear layout is oriented parallel to the contours of the hillside, minimizing site disturbance. The stacked massing and galvanized steel detailing of the home recall the industrial vernacular of the Gloucester […]
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This contemporary river house is the ultimate haven in Wisconsin
This stunning contemporary house was designed by dSPACE Studio, nestled on a wooded lot above the Fox River in De Pere, Wisconsin. Quietly attracting attention while blending into its surroundings, this dwelling encompasses 6,000 square feet with, five bedrooms, and five-and-a-half bathrooms. The homeowners are a couple with three children who desired a home that promotes […]
See this waterfront house with timeless appeal on the Chattahoochee River
This modern waterfront home was designed by architecture studio Plexus R+D, located alongside the Chattahoochee River in Vinings, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. Situated close to the owner’s iconic Atlanta restaurant and their daughter’s school, this dwelling was created to simplify their lifestyle and keep everything close to their core stomping ground. Spread out over […]
An amazing steel and glass house perched above the Potomac River
This modern steel and glass house was designed for a sculptor from Paris by Wiedemann Architects, perched on a limestone quarry with sweeping views over the Potomac River in West Virginia. The goal of this project was to create a simple structure that was simultaneously separate from and intertwined with nature. Two simple cast concrete volumes […]
This nature-inspired home has breathtaking views of the Potomac River
This gorgeous nature-inspired home was designed by Wiedemann Architects, nestled on the Potomac River in Southern Maryland. Positioned right on the waterfront, this dwelling offers idyllic views of the historic Mt. Vernon and is surrounded by undisturbed Federal parkland. When designing for this project, the architects were challenged with maximizing the unique waterfront site while […]
A modern yet warm home overlooking the beautiful Deschutes River
This spectacular river house was designed by Finne Architects, located on a narrow site facing the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. The 2,950 square foot, three bedroom and three-and-a-half bath dwelling was sited to preserve a beautiful stone ledge close to the water, with the main wood deck hovering a few inches above the stone. […]
Galvanized steel home offers a woodland escape on the Annisquam River
Flavin Architects envisioned this stunning modern house nestled into a steeply sloping site that overlooks the Annisquam River in Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The home’s linear layout is oriented parallel to the contours of the hillside, minimizing site disturbance. The stacked massing and galvanized steel detailing of the home recall the industrial vernacular of the Gloucester waterfront, […]
Coastal inspired home provides a dreamy waterside oasis in Minnesota
This coastal inspired home designed by David Charlez Designs in collaboration with Bria Hammel Interiors is nestled along a river in Afton, a city in Washington County, Minnesota. Step inside this home to find airy coastal styling, a bright and open floor plan, and a neutral palette with light blue accents. The designers styled this timeless […]
Texas river house with modern-rustic details designed for family getaways
Low Design Office has designed this modern-rustic river house as a family getaway, located in New Braunfels, a city near San Antonio, Texas. Three siblings use this 2,900 square foot dwelling as a gathering hub for their families. They requested that the design provide a space that promotes and emphasizes connections between the families and the surrounding […]
Charming New England cottage with idyllic views over Damariscotta River
Whitten Architects are responsible for the renovation of a dilapidated New England cottage on a stunning property overlooking the Damariscotta River in Boothbay, Maine. This region is known for its quaint seaside village of Boothbay Harbor, rocky coastline and working shipyards. The New York-based owners were enchanted by this property whose eastern river views capture […]