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 […]
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This mountain escape opens to the spectacular Rocky Mountain Foothills
Tumu Studio has designed a beautiful mountain escape to take advantage of the wondrous views of the Rocky Mountain Foothills, located in Boulder, Colorado. The design focuses on creating a soft, comfortable feel within the home that reflects the owners’ desire for a serene and intimate retreat. A 30-foot wide operable glass wall was integrated into the […]
This alpine ski chalet offers an inviting getaway at the base of Mount Hood
This alpine ski chalet was designed by Keystone Architecture in collaboration with Ethan Beck Homes, is located in the picturesque alpine village of Government Camp, on the south slope of Mt. Hood, Oregon. After spending three years abroad in Amsterdam with their two young children, this family sought to build their dream cabin at the […]
A secluded mountaintop escape in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains
VCP Builders is responsible for the creation of this captivating mountaintop escape nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Complementing its natural surroundings, the 2,955 square foot, five-bedroom, three-bathroom dwelling captures the panoramic view of the skyline and offers high-quality finishes with modern interior design. The exterior features a timber frame porch, standing seam […]
An amazing glass-box retreat on the rocky shores of Lake Superior
Snow Kreilich Architects has designed this modern glass-box retreat that is perched on a rocky terrain overlooking Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan. Adjacent to the owner’s family retreat, the land was purchased to enhance their tie to this special place and spectacular landscape. The desire for single-level living and specific views toward two coves and the expansive Lake […]
A heavenly lake house retreat in Texas connects harmoniously with nature
Wernerfield Architects in collaboration with Emily Summers Design has created this lake house retreat that’s nestled on a secluded, wooded seven-acre site on Cedar Creek Lake, Texas. The scope of this project involves the creation of the main home, a guest pavilion, and a storage barn. Elements such as a sunken courtyard and a bocce ball court […]
Serene lake house retreat with snowy views in the Adirondack Mountains
This serene lake house was designed as a seasonal retreat by Phinney Design Group, located in Bolton Landing, New York. The dwelling is nestled on a hilltop property overlooking Lake George towards the end of Northwest Bay in the Adirondack Mountains. A long deep path through the trees offered an opportunity to explore replacing an older camp structure with […]
This off-grid retreat is surrounded by the beautiful Australian landscape
This timber off-grid retreat was designed by Ben Callery Architects, located on an exposed ridgeline at a place called High Camp, an hour north of Melbourne, Australia. Designed to facilitate a low-impact lifestyle, this compact 33′ x 33′ footprint offers one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, and an open layout kitchen. While this structure […]
This Orcas Island retreat enjoys a minimalist lifestyle surrounded by forest
This Orcas Island retreat designed by Heliotrope Architects is a second home for a couple who own and operate a gallery in Los Angeles, California. The owners retail gallery features a curated collection of west-coast artists. They desired a retreat with the feel of a contemporary art gallery, with plenty of wall space to display a rotation […]
This serene weekend escape connects to Oregon’s high desert landscape
Hacker Architects is responsible for the design of this high desert weekend escape that is connected to land and sky, located in Bend, Oregon. Encompassing 4,200 square feet of living space, this retreat offers a grounded and calm respite from busy lives. The owners requested that their new home connect to the spectacular Central Oregon landscape while […]