Wiedemann Architects has designed this modern farmhouse retreat that is part of a co-housing community in rural Virginia and is positioned on a steeply sloping site with distant mountain vistas. The community is called Catoctin Creek Village and is made up of 18 single-family homes nestled in 164 acres of rolling hills and the nearby Potomac […]
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Mountain modern farm home provides a serene retreat in Southwest Virginia
This mountain modern farm home is a quiet retreat designed by Samsel Architects, located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Southwest Virginia. The dwelling is nestled atop a small hill that overlooks the property with views of the barn, a duck pond, and pastures beyond. Every aspect of this home was tailored to capture […]
Gorgeous Virginia lake house gets reimagined with industrial-modern vibe
Boasting a fantastic indoor-outdoor vibe, this stunning modern lake house designed by Rill Architects is nestled on Lake Thoreau in Reston, Virginia. This once dark, outdated, 1970s waterfront home was opened up and expanded into the open, airy space it is today. The hard-working elements of the home celebrate the beauty found in functional objects and materials. […]
Minimalist off grid cabin retreat overlooking Virginia’s wine country
Designed and built by GreenSpur, this off grid cabin retreat provides a compact family getaway that is all about unplugging from technology and being one with nature. The cabin is located in Delaplane, Virginia, approximately 50 miles due west of Washington, D.C. Nestled on a 50-acre property along the coveted Appalachian Trail, the retreat offers unparalleled […]
A Virginia Beach cottage showcases a fresh, coastal-chic vibe
Stephen Alexander Homes designed this coastal-chic cottage that features turn-of-the-century Nantucket charm and 21st century amenities, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Every part of this home is designed to be useful, eliminating wasted space while allowing for maximum lifestyle. Nestled on a unique waterfront setting, this “Coastal Virginia Idea House” boasts 4,216 square feet of […]
Woodland home in Virginia exhibits intriguing play of volumes
Robert Gurney Architect designed this amazing woodland home, surrounded by rolling hills and open fields in Rappahannock County, Virginia. This new build is set on a sprawling 24 acre property, perched on a hillside overlooking a meadow at the base of the woodlands. The dwelling was organized as a series of volumes, designed to maximize views […]
Modernized historic farmhouse in Virginia: Snowy Owl Farm
Originally constructed in 1730, this modernized historic farmhouse property was renovated by architect Mark Turner and designer Cortney Bishop, located in Round Hill, Virginia. Entitled “Snowy Owl Farm”, the Russell family purchased the property back in 2013. There was a perk that came with the purchase of the land, George Washington’s fathers original gravestone! The new homeowners requested […]
Farmhouse transformed to sustainable modern home in Virginia
Songbird Lane residence is the transformation of an existing two story 1970s farmhouse into a sustainable modern home by Reader & Swartz Architects, located in Frederick County, Virginia. Description from the architects: This house was originally a two story, nondescript, 1970’s “farmhouse” with no architectural merit, clad in baby blue vinyl siding. The house had mold problems, and, consequently, its […]
Intriguing play of volumes exhibited by 4 Springs Lane house
4 Springs Lane is a contemporary custom home designed by Robert M. Gurney Architect, sited on 24 acres of rolling topography, open fields and woodlands in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Extensive site investigation, including erecting scaffolding at various locations, resulted in the placement of the house high on one of the hills, overlooking a meadow at the […]
Steel and glass shelter in Virginia: Blue Ridge Residence
Blue Ridge Residence is a striking steel and glass home designed by New York City-based studio Voorsanger Architects, located on a 200-acre farm in Charlottesville, Albermarle County, Virginia.