Oakland-based firm Buttrick Projects Architecture+Design is responsible for the transformation of a 1950s-era house into a luminous home in Berkeley, California. The scope of this project entailed a renovation of the house plus an addition and new interiors. The firm led both architecture and interior design. The residence was long in need of an upgrade and […]
Hacker Architects has designed this spectacular modern house that cantilevers off the hillside, situated at 7,300 feet, high above the city of Boulder, Colorado. The ‘Sunshine Canyon Residence’ accentuates its dramatic site by juxtaposing a simple form with the steep contours of a landscape scarred by wildfire. The house floats above the harsh terrain to […]
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects designed this luxurious house with eco-friendly design details positioned alongside the pristine Gallatin River, just south of Big Sky, Montana. The interiors reflect an open and casual atmosphere, well-suited for the inhabitants who enjoy entertaining. The 3,400 square-foot dwelling is oriented on its site to take advantage of the natural setting, […]
This welcoming contemporary house was designed by Giulietti Schouten Architects for empty nesters, nestled into a forested ridge that separates downtown Portland and the suburban sprawl of Beaverton, Oregon. This primary residence is tucked into a densely wooded site within the metro area of the Pacific Northwest. The owners, who work nearby, desired a contemporary […]
Living Stone Design Build, in partnership with ID.ology Interiors, has reimagined this idyllic rustic farmhouse in Asheville, North Carolina. The project team has preserved the dwelling’s rustic charm while enhancing its allure through elegant finishes. It features locally milled white oak floors and vaulted ceilings, adding warmth and character to the exterior facade of this […]
Janof Architecture designed this industrial modern refuge with the primary goal of fully embracing the breathtaking panoramic views found on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. Despite working within a modest budget for a family with two young children, the architects managed to create a 5,663-square-foot dwelling that not only fulfills the owner’s desire for a tranquil […]
Urban Design Associates has created this spectacular southwest-style house with breathtaking desert views in Scottsdale, Arizona. Faced with the challenge of integrating the extraordinary desert mountain views along with a sizable wash running through the site, the only design solution was to split the house. The architects ingeniously connected the garages and guest house to […]
This contemporary farmhouse was designed as a retirement home by Gast Architects, nestled on several acres in the rolling hills near the coast outside Arroyo Grande, a city in San Luis Obispo County, California. The residence comprises a sequence of gable-roofed board and batten pavilions interconnected by lower units featuring flat roofs and horizontal lap […]
Lake|Flato Architects have designed this extraordinary rammed earth house that acts as insulation against the harsh climate of the desert in Marfa, Texas. The dwelling’s two-foot-thick walls were constructed into a courtyard design to passively provide both cooling and heating effects. Nestled between the formidable Chihuahuan Desert and the grandeur of the Davis Mountains, Marfa, […]
Nestled within a serene coastal enclave in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Kevin Browne Architecture has created an energy-efficient, modern farmhouse. Offering unobstructed vistas of the enveloping marshland, the site’s gentle grassy slope and absence of trees served as a perfect canvas. Originally from Texas, the homeowners sought a blend of innovation and simplicity for their new […]
