Whitten Architects designed this inviting farmhouse for a couple of empty nesters and their golden retriever, located on a picturesque field in Portland, Maine. The project began with a field, a plot of land on a quite road that meanders all the way to the water. Surrounded by an idyllic setting, the vision was a modestly-sized modern […]
This brand new, energy-efficient home was designed by Battle Associates Architects, located on beautiful Lake Champlain, Vermont. Perched on a bluff, the property features spectacular views to the Adirondack Mountains. A celebration of timber construction, this modernized version of a Victorian-era stick style-inspired home features a copper clad chimney and copper roof. All the living spaces are anchored by […]
This modern weekend retreat with a facade of wood and steel shipping containers is located in Union Pier, Michigan, designed by Fredman Design Group. The retreat is the designers own personal home that she shares with her partner. A blending of traditional and industrial elements, the designer felt inspired to get creative. The architect noted that […]
This fascinating net-zero energy vacation cottage was designed by award-winning architectural studio Morgante Wilson Architects, located in Harbert, Michigan. The architects designed this passive house with maintenance free hardie panel siding. Upon entry in this dwelling, you will notice a beautiful interior layout that seems to effortlessly flow from one space to the next. Soaring ceilings and tall windows […]
This newly constructed sustainable home was designed by Geschke Group Architecture in collaboration with Laura Burton Interiors located in Dripping Springs, Texas. The homeowners have a keen appreciation for quality, their design needed to reflect a minimalist lifestyle and a clean-lined aesthetic. The vision for their home was an open concept layout, boasting soaring ceilings and expansive windows […]
This minimalist, modern guest house was designed by Anacapa Architecture in collaboration with Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. The home is nestled into an isolated hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just north of Santa Barbara. The homeowner’s objective was to preserve and protect the natural environment of their property. To do so required that the home fit discretely […]
This spectacular beach house was designed by HausDesign Studio in collaboration with Lisa Teague Design Studios, located along the white sandy beaches of Longboat Key, Florida. Positioned on the north end of the key, this residence sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Encompassing 3,000 square feet of living space, this energy-efficient beach house was constructed […]
In the foothills above Snoqualmie is a beautiful house built for two mountain guides not far from their work in North Bend, Washington. The 2,100 square foot, three bedroom residence has been designed by Johnston Architects and built by Tall Tree Construction, accommodating both professional and practical demands, but also fulfilling a deep desire to do what […]
This industrial modernist home was designed by Janof Architecture to take full advantage of its spectacular panoramic views, located on Seattle’s Queen Anne hill. The architects accommodated a modest budget for a family with two young children. The 5,663 square foot house honors the owner’s desire for a domestic refuge while maximizing the experience of its location. […]
Villa Alibia is a striking home excavated into the mountainside and submerged into the landscape, designed by Michel Boucquillon Architects located in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Spread out over three levels, this 4,305 square foot home was designed as a family home and work studio, offering five bedrooms and five bathrooms (three ensuite). The home-studio is totally self-sufficient […]
