Northwest Harbor House is a contemporary single story raised structure that has been designed by Bates Masi + Architects, located in East Hampton, New York. This stunning single family home is comprised of 1,895 square feet of living space. Straddling freshwater wetlands and a tidal estuary just six feet above sea level, this house’s site demands extraordinary […]
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Contemporary design merges with energy efficiency: Skidmore Passivhaus
Skidmore Passivhaus merges contemporary design with the highest level of energy efficiency, designed by In Situ Architecture, located in an existing neighborhood or post-war houses in Portland, Oregon. From the architect: Comprised of 1,956 square feet of gross living space, the residence provides a true live / work condition. Two separate buildings address the program […]
Intriguing play of volumes exhibited by 4 Springs Lane house
4 Springs Lane is a contemporary custom home designed by Robert M. Gurney Architect, sited on 24 acres of rolling topography, open fields and woodlands in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Extensive site investigation, including erecting scaffolding at various locations, resulted in the placement of the house high on one of the hills, overlooking a meadow at the […]
Magnificent Chancellor’s Residence in North Carolina by Rufty Homes
Chancellor’s Residence is a sensational 8,500 square foot mansion built by Rufty Homes, with architectural design by Dean Marvin Malecha, located in North Carolina. The Canyon Creek brick home was designed for $3.5 million for North Carolina State University’s chancellor. This home features the National Association of Home Builders’ 2012 “Room of the Year.” N.C. State University selected […]
Minimalist Zen designed residence in Golden Beach, Florida
96 Golden Beach Drive is a residential project with a minimalist zen feel, completed in 2012 by SDH Studio, located in Golden Beach, Florida. The residence is nestled on a 13,000 square foot lot, designed around a 27 foot high space that would be the heart of this home. From the architects: With the idea of bringing in the […]
Modern steel and glass dwelling in New York: LM Guest House
LM Guest House was designed to celebrate the beauty of the surrounding landscape by Desai/Chia Architecture, located on a rolling farm property in upstate New York. The Duchess County property showcases sweeping views through an all-glass facade magnify the spacious, open feel of the living areas. This 2,000 square foot guest house is situated on […]
Bringing the Outside Indoors: Trees on the Roof House in Maryland
Trees on the Roof is modern single family residence designed to bring the outside indoors by Meditch Murphey Architects, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Situated on a tight urban site, the house is surrounded by a lush fully developed tree canopy at the roof level which we wanted to be able to inhabit. So nestling […]
Beachaus: LEED Platinum sustainable home in British Columbia
Beachaus I project is a chic ocean view home designed by InHaus Development as a LEED Platinum sustainable home, located in White Rock’s beach community of British Columbia, Canada.
Phenomenal Family Retreat in Mexico by Olson Kundig Architects
Mexico Residence is a spacious family retreat displaying sophisticated details, designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Light-flooded custom-spec house nestled hillside in Seattle
The Madison Park House is the latest custom-spec house to be designed and built by architecture firm First Lamp, located in Seattle, Washington. Situated on an existing steep slope lot in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle the house grows out of the hillside and allows the main living space to float out amongst the […]








