In the foothills above Snoqualmie is a beautiful house built for two mountain guides not far from their work in North Bend, Washington. The 2,100 square foot, three bedroom residence has been designed by Johnston Architects and built by Tall Tree Construction, accommodating both professional and practical demands, but also fulfilling a deep desire to do what […]
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New Zealand beach house covered by a canopy of pohutukawa trees
This amazing contemporary beach house surrounded by pohutukawa trees was designed by Herbst Architects, located in Piha, a seaside village west of Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island. The pohutukawa trees carry a great symbolic significance to the region, therefore they are protected by the local authorities. This presented a challenge to the architects, to build on the […]
Gorgeous mountain rustic ski chalet nestled in Big Sky country
Today we present to you this absolutely incredible ski chalet that will take your breath away by its warmth and beauty in design. Slopeside Chalets is a picturesque two-storey ski lodge located in the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana, designed by design firm Locati Architects & Interiors. The project is comprised of two individual […]
Dreamy lakefront cabin exuding rustic charm in Northern Minnesota
This rustic lakefront cabin was created by design-build firm Lands End Development, located along Leech Lake, a lake located in Northern Minnesota. This is the third largest lake in the state and although the name may not be appealing, it is a gorgeous location to have a home! This dream lake cabin was designed as a […]
Modern log cabin perched on a cliff overlooking Coeur D’Alene Lake
Designed by Uptic Studios, the goal of this project was to create a modern log cabin nestled on a cliff, on Coeur D’Alene Lake in North Idaho. This vacation home was designed to house two families comfortably under one roof, while offering seperate spaces for privacy and common rooms to spend quality time together. The […]
Modern tree house floats above the breathtaking Brazilian coastline
This incredible 3,726 square foot modern tree house in Ubatuba, a coastal city in Sao Paulo, Brazil was designed by SPBR Arquitetos. Located at the end of Tenório’s Beach, the structure is built on a hill of a fairly extreme slope of 50% and reaches 92 feet above the road. The Ubatuba beach house is built […]
Modern country house cantilevers over a rolling landscape in Ontario
This modern country house was completed in 2017 by Trevor McIvor Architect Inc, located in on a rolling field about 40 minutes north of Toronto in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada. Stouffville is a charming rural town, surrounded by a countryside of beautiful forests and rolling hills—an idyllic place to raise a family. This spectacular home was inspired […]
Minimally designed home in Austin features intriguing architectural details
This minimally designed home was commissioned by architects Webber + Studio, located on a tree-lined street in the Austin, Texas, neighborhood of North Hyde Park. The Hyde Park Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic places, and the area’s popularity has been growing in recent years due to its proximity to the University […]
Gorgeous rustic-modern home surrounded by woods in Lake Tahoe
This rustic-modern home is located on a heavily forested site in Lake Tahoe—the largest alpine lake in North America, which straddles the California-Nevada border. This project, designed by architectural studio WA Design, sits delicately amongst the trees and natural rock outcroppings. The residence is a second home for a couple from Berkeley, California. Dividing the […]
Contemporary mountain retreat offers warm living spaces in Martis Camp
This two story contemporary mountain retreat was designed by Arizona-based Swaback Architects, located in the private community of Martis Camp, near Lake Tahoe, in Truckee, California. The area encompasses 2,177 acres with approximately 653 homesites, offering an abundance of amenities and year-round activities. This impressive luxury getaway was designed for a family of five (the three children […]