Olson Kundig Architects designed this fascinating steel and glass box shelter located next to the Tijuca National Park, an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 1,500-square-foot structure is supported by two concrete piers, elevating it over the rainforest canopy. This secluded hideaway provides the owner couple with […]
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Compact waterfront home in Washington designed to withstand a Tsunami
Designs Northwest Architects is responsible for the creation of this compact waterfront home designed for a family of five on Camano Island, Washington. While no structures are tsunami-proof, some can be designed to be resilient to forceful waves. The challenge presented to the architects on this 3,140 square foot site in a high-velocity flood (V) zone was […]
Modern-rustic home designed to withstand wildfires in the North Cascades
Designs Northwest Architects in collaboration with Impel Construction created this beautiful modern-rustic home nestled in a meadow in the foothills of the North Cascades in Mazama, Washington. A beautiful blend of steel, glass, and concrete, this home was designed according to the principles of the Firewise USA Program. This program has devised to empower neighbors […]
Steel and reclaimed barn wood retreat boasts views of Cascade mountains
This incredible home was designed as a four-season family retreat by Olson Kundig Architects, located in the remote Methow Valley, in Winthrop, Washington. Nestled in the North Cascades, the home is comprised of steel and reclaimed barn wood. The home was built with the client’s desire to experience and interact with the surrounding landscape. The […]
Concrete and steel dwelling perched on a mountainside in Yellowstone
Stuart Silk Architects designed this fascinating concrete and steel dwelling perched at 8,100’ on a mountainside in Montana’s Madison Range. The Yellowstone Residence features massing and materials that are derived from the powerful landscape. The exterior of the house is a composition of core-ten steel and board-formed concrete – materials that metaphorically embrace the harshness […]
Modern villa in Amsterdam offers fabulous indoor-outdoor connectivity
This striking modern villa is designed for a young family by Marmol Radziner, located outside of the city center on a large property in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This home features expansive windows to capture views of the garden, canal, and natural area beyond. Respectful of its mid-century residential neighborhood, the largely opaque front and sides […]
Tiny cabin retreat in the woods of Washington inspires inner peace
This tiny cabin retreat of concrete, wood and steel is designed by Olson Kundig Architects, nestled on a woodsy site in Skykomish, Washington. Surrounded by forest near the Tye River, the concept for the design was to create a meditative retreat that connects to the natural environment. This tiny home encompasses just 600 square feet […]
Impressive glass and steel dwelling immersed in the Sonoran Desert
This award-winning modern desert home is designed by Lake Flato Architects, located on the 15th Fairway of the Geronimo Golf Course in Desert Mountain, Arizona. The minimalistic forms of this dwelling were thoughtfully configured to both edit out views of nearby houses while highlighting the vast Sonoran Desert vistas. Encompassing 3,947 square feet of living […]
Modern shelter provides idyllic getaway on the San Juan Islands
This fascinating modern retreat was designed by Seattle-based architects Olson Kundig in collaboration with Geremia Design, located on Washington’s San Juan Islands. Nestled in idyllic False Bay, this home features an open layout with floor-to-ceiling windows framing picturesque views of Haro Strait and the Olympic Mountains. The home was designed to accomodate the owner’s active […]
Striking home with walls of glass showcases views of the Teton Mountains
This striking home is a modern art piece designed by Carney Logan Burke Architects, nestled on the banks of the Snake River in Jackson, Wyoming. The 6,250 square foot dwelling is nestled on a 20-acre property, but presented the architects with several challenges. An Army Corps of Engineers-built berm on the site created a visual […]