This contemporary dream house retreat is a collaborative effort between Cushing Terrell and Hoyt Architects, located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Perched high on a steeply sloping site, this fascinating dwelling showcases breathtaking views of the Teton Range. The residence boasts a range of playful and whimsical details, making it the ultimate family retreat. Moss rock, rustic […]
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Rustic mountain getaway boasts idyllic views of Yellowstone National Park
Miller Roodell Architects has designed this rustic mountain getaway nestled on a property in the Yellowstone Club, a residential community located in Madison County, just west of Big Sky, Montana. This home was created to be a relaxing getaway for a family of five to escape urban living and their busy work schedules. There were several notable features that […]
Waterfront shelter has amazing beach-chic lifestyle on Whidbey Island
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer was enlisted to design this waterfront shelter nestled on Useless Bay, a bay near the southern end of Whidbey Island, Washington. Useless Bay was so named on account of frequent inclement weather. The community is situated on a 100-year old manmade spit, creating a separation between the open waters of Puget Sound and […]
Whidbey Island retreat designed with a unique camp-like setting
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer was enlisted to design this rustic camp-like retreat located on Whidbey Island, set in the Puget Sound, north of Seattle, Washington. This project demonstrates what happens when you focus on your strengths, defy convention and take a few risks. The demolition of half the house made room for a camp-like setting of grand indoor spaces […]
This lakeside haven provides a spectacular family retreat on Lake Huron
This lakeside family retreat was designed by SALA Architects in collaboration with Lucy Interior Design, nestled along Lake Huron, Michigan. Lake Huron is the Great Lake that forms Michigan’s mitten shape right next to Canada. It has the longest shoreline of the Great Lakes. Constructed on the original footprint of a previous structure, this lakeside haven […]
Amazing gable cabin retreat boasts indoor-outdoor living in New Zealand
CAAHT Studio Architects created this vacation retreat consisting of two simple gable cabin forms, located in Matarangi, a small modern tourist town on the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand. The cabin is nestled within an existing clearing amongst the pine trees, near the beach to provide various degrees of shelter. Two gabled structures are connected by a central […]
Compact shed house provides dramatic views of the Rocky Mountains
SALA Architects is responsible for the design of this shed house, located in Como, a community in Park County in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. For over a decade the owners of this property dreamed of replacing a well-worn trailer, parked by a previous owner onto a forested corner of the site, with a permanent […]
Bunkhouse getaway with barn-like design in rural New York
Material Design Build was commissioned to design and build this rustic bunkhouse getaway located at Beaver Brook, a forest preserve in Sullivan County, New York. The architects worked closely with the owner and subcontractors to create a building that would serve as a “bunkhouse,” to flexibly accommodate large groups of visitors throughout the year — and […]
Cozy cabin retreat showcases jaw-dropping views of Lake Superior
This cozy cabin retreat designed by SALA Architects is nestled along Crystal Bay, a bay on Lake Superior in Lake County, Minnesota. The homeowners are a couple who sought out a property that would offer them a year-round retreat with views of Lake Superior. They purchased the property first, while they saved money to build their dream getaway. Their […]
600-square-foot off the grid cabin surrounded by wilderness in Minnesota
This minimal off-the-grid cabin retreat was designed by SALA Architects and built by Wee Cabin Company, nestled in the wilderness on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, in Ely, Minnesota. This rustic escape was constructed as a 600-square-foot cabin for a couple with three kids and the occasional guests. Used as a weekend retreat […]