This beach house sanctuary designed by Olson Kundig Architects is located in Tofino, a small district on Vancouver Island, off Canada’s west coast. Surrounded by a weather-beaten forest, this 2,500-square-foot beach house creates a connection between the drama of the nearby ocean and the sense of sanctuary provided by the trees. Mainly consisting of one large space, this […]
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This rustic modern home in Minnesota boasts impressive design details
Rehkamp Larson Architects in collaboration with Hagstrom Builder has designed this rustic modern home, nestled on 90-acres of prairie land in Independence, Minnesota. This family-friendly dwelling was designed to maximize views of the surrounding countryside. The architects achieved this with a splayed floorpan that allows for long views while merging indoor-outdoor living spaces. This home’s […]
Luxury dream home designed for entertaining in San Francisco Bay Area
This stunning luxury dream home was designed by Richard Beard Architects, nestled on a 2-acre property in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The homeowners sought to find a sunlit property that would afford both privacy and the opportunity to spread out. An abundance of flat land meant that the property would be able to accommodate a […]
Tour a Southern California home that’s a showcase of transitional elegance
John McClain Design is responsible for the interior design of this beautiful home that is a showcase of transitional elegance, located in Los Angeles, California. This home features a mixture of styles, including traditional, modern, and industrial farmhouse. The interior designers were involved with this project from the ground up and were instrumental in exterior and […]
House Tour: Gorgeous modern English Tudor home in the Upper Midwest
Design-build firm Hendel Homes is responsible for the creation of this beautiful modern English Tudor home located in the city of Prior Lake, just southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This inspiring project entails a modern twist on a country house mixed with luxurious details to create relaxed and elegant living spaces. This expansive home offers the ultimate in […]
Tour a dreamy Nantucket style home with a farmhouse twist in Minnesota
This gorgeous Nantucket style home designed by Hendel Homes is nestled on a private two-acre lakeshore setting in Woodland, Minnesota. A highly-detail historic home, interior living spaces reflect a refined elegance with casual beauty. Entering through the front door, you are greeted with a layering of architectural detailing in moldings, millwork, wainscoting, coffered and beam ceilings, fitted- […]
Mid-century modern house gets inspiring transformation in Austin, Texas
Architects Clayton & Little have beautifully renovated this mid-century modern house sited around a spectacular live oak tree in the heart of Austin, Texas. Originally designed by architect Roland Roessner, a noted University of Texas professor and architect of modern-style homes, this 1950s dwelling is known for its prominently cantilevered concrete balcony perched above a long, […]
Sculptural lake house in Switzerland features exhilarating design details
SAOTA Architecture in collaboration with interiors studio ARRCC has designed this sculptural lake house and office/guest wing on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. This contemporary dwelling was created for a successful Senegalese businessman and his family. The design draws on the owner’s heritage to advance an emerging African‐inspired aesthetic in its form, materiality, and textural quality. The triangular shape of […]
Contemporary vineyard estate boasts gorgeous details in Napa Valley
Westwind Construction is responsible for the design of this contemporary vineyard estate located in Napa Valley, Northern California. This stunning dream house stands at one with the environment, boasting sweeping views of vineyards and Western foothills. Just minutes from shops and restaurants of the downtown village, this countryside setting offers a private and quiet respite. This home […]
Elegant renovation of a family home with a modern twist on Lake Washington
Architecture studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer are responsible for the elegant renovation of this beautiful family home located in the Seattle area of Lake Washington. This residence has been family owned since it was built near the turn of the last century. The family renovated the house 20 years ago and then raised their young family in it until […]