Field Architecture is responsible for the design of this beautiful ranch house nestled along the edge of the Los Trancos Preserve in Portola Valley, California. This 3,838-square-foot house, music studio, hay barn, and stable are sited on a steep slope in the middle of an oak grove. The 731-square-foot music studio is detached from the house, […]
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A Colorado mountain escape has glorious views of the Rocky Mountains
This stunning modern mountain escape was designed by Aulik Design Build, located in Old Snowmass, a hidden gem in the Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado. This project required an extremely thoughtful approach to working with the site, which was located on a south-facing slope with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. The homeowners are a Chicago couple […]
A Colorado house designed to embrace its beautiful pastoral landscape
Surround Architecture is responsible for the design of this spectacular contemporary house located in Cherry Hills Village, a suburb south of Denver, Colorado. This newly built, single-story home features harmonious connections to the landscape, along with unique pockets—both on the interior and exterior of the dwelling—where the kids could study and play in view of their […]
A spectacular modern dream home immersed in the Sonoran desert
This modern desert dream home was designed by Tate Studio Architects, located in Estancia, an exclusive golf community in Scottsdale, Arizona. Boasting beautiful golf course views, this private home features concrete columns, a massive concrete fireplace, and reclaimed white oak floors along with Makassar ebony cabinets for warmth. All countertops are natural quartzite. The green […]
This amazing British Columbia home extends its living space outdoors
This fabulous contemporary home was designed by Randy Bens Architect, nestled on a 14 acre apple orchard in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The orchard will supply a local cidery and the owners intend to expand the orchard in the future. The dwelling is long and low, and sits just above a change in grade. The bedroom […]
A splendid home nestled into the stunning terrain of the Arizona desert
Tate Studio Architects has designed this beautiful modern desert home nestled into the native hillside terrain of North Scottsdale, Arizona. This classic modern design is defined by clean and simple lines along with scenic views. Continue below to see the rest of this spectacular home tour… DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Tate Studio Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Tate […]
Inside a low-slung home tucked into a verdant suburb of British Columbia
This spectacular modern home was designed by D’Arcy Jones Architects, located in Uplands, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Uplands is a garden suburb of Oak Bay, planned by John Olmsted who is the son of renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The large suburban site is defined by nearby Uplands Park and the adjacent Uplands Golf Course. […]
A modern ranch home perched on a Texas hilltop has picturesque views
This modern ranch home was designed by J Christopher Architecture, located in Weatherford, a city of Parker County, Texas. Perched high on a hilltop and nestled among the trees this dwelling claims its rightful place on a picturesque 200-acre property. Born from the owner’s desire for an ample but understated home, this natural and simple […]
This amazing Texas home has modern yet welcoming design details
This modern home called “cove house” was designed by Cornerstone Architects, located in the Rollingwood neighborhood of Austin, Texas. The dwelling is nestled on a peculiar guitar-shaped property with an extraordinarily limited buildable area. A 4-Story elevator forms a “spine” that distributes rooms vertically to minimize the home’s footprint. Craftsmanship abounds in cantilevered stair treads, […]
This California Wine Country house nests peacefully in the forest
This California Wine Country house with expansive walls of glass was created by Signum Architecture to live in harmony with nature, set on a dramatic view promontory in the hills of Napa Valley. Nestled in just over 40 sprawling acres of natural woodlands, this refined and elegant home was designed to be in harmony with Mother […]










