This sustainably designed modern farmhouse by Maugel DeStefano Architects sits on a small point of land in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Known as House on the Point, the home is traditional in form and modern in its details, with white siding, charred black wood, and a standing seam metal roof. It won the 2026 AIA New […]
Samyn-D’Elia Architects designed Hanson Cove Lake Lodge as a custom timber-frame home perched on a peninsula on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. This 7,550-square-foot vacation retreat was designed as a comfortable home for two, with room to host 15-20 weekend guests. The lake house features natural bark siding, stonework details, and generous outdoor living spaces. Skylights […]
Beckwith Builders designed this rustic lake house in Meredith, New Hampshire, with timber trusses, stone piers and a kitchen that folds open to a screened porch.
Kevin Browne Architecture designed this stunning coastal retreat in the quaint seaside village of Harpswell, perched along the Maine coast, that connects a family to the outdoors. The home tells the story of a couple whose ties to the site span generations. Although they live primarily in the United Kingdom, they often return to Maine […]
Maugel DeStefano Architects, together with Tucker Builders, has designed this stunning coastal dream house nestled on nearly 12 acres of private waterfront property in Kittery Point, Maine. The residence’s shingle-style exterior, accented with copper roofs, dormers, brackets, and a cupola over the garage, is all an ode to traditional Maine. From the start of the […]
Henley Design reimagined this incredibly stunning 1870s shingle-style summer house situated in Rockport, a seaside town in Essex County, Massachusetts. This beachfront vacation home drew inspiration from Skywalker Ranch in California: each bedroom is designed as a distinct space, tied together by whimsical details and layered patterns. Subtle coastal vibes can be found throughout the […]
Along Puget Sound on a narrow island, home to just 250 residences, Lantern House by Washington-based firm Syndicate Smith opens a new chapter for a family of four. As a teenager, one of the owners was introduced to the island through a friend’s family cabin. Years later, when the neighboring property came up for sale—a […]
This spectacular modern waterfront home was designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects and is located on the western side of Puget Sound in Shelton, Washington. The striking landscape of this site features a long peninsula that juts out in a semi-spiraling shape, giving the home its name: Fishhook Point. The design was shaped by the restrictive waterfront setbacks […]
The contemporary waterfront estate designed by Greenwater Architects together with Henley Design sits on 5.5 acres in West Tisbury, a town on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. This newly constructed, 4,800 square foot home is a collection of vernacular forms each with distinct personality in an intimate salt pond setting. Blending Brimfield finds, custom craftsmanship, and Asian-Scandinavian […]
Set on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton, New Hampshire, this family retreat blends Nordic-inspired simplicity with the ease of lakeside living. Built by Meridian Construction and designed by Daher Interior Design, the home takes full advantage of its waterfront setting, with terraced stone patios, a private boathouse, and a wraparound deck that frames […]
