Originally built over four decades ago on Fox Island, Washington, this beachfront home has undergone a complete renovation by Olson Kundig Architects. This sensational dwelling showcases unobstructed views of Puget Sound and an island wildlife area to the west. Opening up these previously constrained views and integrating the family’s active coastal lifestyle into the home served […]
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An amazing mountain modern house overlooks the snowy Uinta Mountains
This spectacular mountain modern house was designed by Line 8 Design, located in Victory Ranch, a private residential community in Park City, Utah. Stone and cedar siding complement the standing seam metal roof of this ski-in/ski-out vacation residence. The swooping roof forms allow for extensive glazing, framing breathtaking views of the Uinta Mountains and the […]
A mountain sanctuary designed to capture the scenic beauty of Utah
This stunning mountain sanctuary was designed as a family getaway home by Upwall Design Architects in collaboration with AMB Design, located in Deery Valley, Utah. The Floridian homeowners vacation seasonally across the globe but hold a deep affinity for Deer Valley and Utah winters and decided to establish their dream mountain-modern-manse in the area. The […]
Inviting timber frame house tucked into a serene forest in the Catskills
This gorgeous lodge-style timber frame house was designed by architect Jeff Wilkinson, set above a fly fishing stream in the Catskill Mountains, New York. Surrounded by an idyllic forest setting of 400 acres, this newly constructed dwelling features an indoor lap pool and spa, a two-story great room, a custom gourmet kitchen, four bedrooms, and eight individual […]
A Berkshire lake house created to maximize its privileged location
This beautiful lake house was designed by Crisp Architects, nestled on a lake in the Berkshires, a rural region in the mountains of western Massachusetts. These lucky homeowners have enjoyed their summer cottage on the lake for many years but decided to construct a new home that would be able to accommodate their family and […]
Explore this spectacular mountain contemporary getaway in Lake Tahoe
This mountain contemporary family getaway was designed by Architecture Allure in collaboration with Alice Lane Interior Design, located in Lake Tahoe, California. Created for a family of six, the homeowner’s main priority for their 5,500-square-foot home was to accommodate overnight guests. Their top request was to design a large bunk room with eight built-in bunks for […]
Step into this absolutely fabulous Vancouver Island beachfront getaway
This gorgeous shingle-style beach house getaway with interiors by Jenny Martin Design overlooks its own stretch of beachfront, located on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Boasting sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and a lovely sandy beach to collect seashells, this residence was created for use as a multi-generational family getaway. The 5,300-square-foot estate was conceptualized […]
An intimate retreat tucked into a forest overlooks serene Puget Sound
Miller Hull Partnership has designed this intimate retreat for indoor-outdoor living, nestled on a bluff on Whidbey Island, Washington. This picturesque property consists of a 2,300 square foot main house and a 560 square foot guest house that are set between wind-swept evergreens for an intimate setting. The owners are a wildlife photographer and a blacksmith, […]
Breezy lakeshore retreat in harmony with nature on Lake Winnipesaukee
This family lakeshore retreat was designed by Whitten Architects, nestled in the foothills of the White Mountains on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. The Boston-based homeowners are a young and active family of four who was seeking a lakefront summer home they could use as a seasonal escape from the city. Where they landed was a […]
See a magnificent summer retreat perched hillside on Martha’s Vineyard
Olson Kundig Architects have designed this spectacular summer retreat for a couple of empty nesters, located on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. This dwelling offers a comfortable living space for two with plenty of space to host extended family and friends. The house is nestled into a gently sloping hillside to create privacy from neighbors while framing […]