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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
Murdough Design is responsible for the design of this contemporary lakeside dream home located in Center Harbor, a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire. This dwelling was created for a couple that loves to host sleepovers, hold social events and cultivate community. The main home’s expansive open living area and equally large family room below are inviting […]
This modern waterfront retreat was designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects sits lightly over the shores of Alaska. Called “Tongass Ledge”, this dwelling provides sweeping views of the inlet waters and balanced at the edge of a rock wall, two volumes at a subtle angle capture the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. For a busy homeowner […]
CLB Architects are responsible for the interior design of this family retreat set amidst the grandeur of the mountains of Park City Utah. The owners are based in New York City, wishing for a warm and comfortable home as a part-time escape, and a pursuit that proved increasingly worthwhile following the onset of the COVID-19 […]
This wonderful post and beam home was designed by Acorn Deck House Company, located on Penobscot Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean in south central Maine. Called “NextHouse”, this home was devised to maximize the site’s panoramic ocean vistas while still allowing for complete privacy from the neighboring property. […]
