In central Austin, Texas, the challenge faced by the A Parallel Architecture team was to expand and breathe new life into a once stately Georgian Revival home. The objective was to distinctively highlight and celebrate the contrast between the old and the new. Here, the minimalist modern additions are designed to contrast with the classical […]
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This stunning hillside Texas house has phenomenal views of the city skyline
Cornerstone Architects together with Bandd Design have created this incredible modern house nestled on an estate, hillside property in Westlake, Texas. Boasting phenomenal views of the city skyline, this dwelling offers almost 5,200 square feet of living space. Step inside this light-filled home to find luxury materials and finishes that really bring this elegant home […]
Step inside this Arkansas home with a dreamy neutral color scheme
This gorgeous transitional-style estate was designed with entertaining in mind by Celtic Custom Homes, situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Encompassing three levels, this 6,500-square-foot residence boasts an expansive open-concept main level. It showcases four distinct sets of quad glass sliding doors that seamlessly lead to an expansive screened-in outdoor living space, complete with a fireplace and […]
This refreshed Massachusetts home gets a warm and welcoming vibe
LDa Architecture & Interiors has undertaken a remarkable transformation, turning this family home in Weston, Massachusetts, into a warm and vibrant abode for a couple and their two young children. Collaborating closely with the homeowners, and even involving input from the kids, the architect orchestrated the transformation of their recently acquired developer-designed house into a completely […]
This East Coast shingle style home gets a bright and airy makeover
LDa Architects have completely reimagined this luminous shingle-style home on the Eastern Point of Gloucester, Massachusetts. This house, originally conceived by the esteemed Boston architect Samuel Dudley Kelley in 1893, has witnessed a series of additions over time. Regrettably, these previous enhancements failed to consider the property as a unified whole, with some deviating from […]
See this incredibly stunning house on the water’s edge of Lake Austin
A Parallel Architecture together with Stewart Custom Homes has designed this sensational lake house nestled along the water’s edge of Lake Austin, Texas. The design concept originated from the desire to establish logic and order on the flat site through the architectural definition of use-patterns that offer both a sense of refuge and scale for its […]
Amazing steel and glass home designed around a heritage oak tree in Austin
A Parallel Architecture in collaboration with Arrowhead Construction has designed this fascinating urban treehouse-like home overlooking downtown Austin, Texas. A majestic split-trunk live oak had graced the heart of this compact lot for generations. In recent years, this heritage oak posed challenges to developers seeking to capitalize on the property’s urban location and cityscape views. […]
This gorgeous Southwest-style house has epic Arizona desert views
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 […]
Extraordinary modern farmhouse living in a Sonoma wine country getaway
This contemporary farmhouse getaway was designed by Wade Design Architects, nestled on 3 acres in the heart of California’s Sonoma wine country. Created for a bachelor from San Francisco, this dwelling provides cozy and inviting living spaces for weekend getaways and entertaining. Envisioned as a contemporary twist on farmhouse chic, the homeowner sought a respite […]
House with amazing cantilevered bedroom soaks in Austin skyline views
This spectacular modern house in Austin, Texas was designed with a northeast farmhouse typology by LaRue Architects. The home’s layout features modern cantilevered ‘boxes’ juxtaposed with gabled house forms. Situated atop a steep hill in Austin’s Rollingwood neighborhood, the site features spectacular downtown views of the city’s growing skyline. Dubbed Rollingwood Modern, the sprawling 6,700-square-foot […]