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 […]
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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 […]
Mountain contemporary home inspired by the rugged Colorado landscape
This mountain contemporary home entitled “Puesta Del Sol” was designed by RKD Architects, located on a plateau above the valley basin of Vail, Colorado. This home’s design takes its cues from the surrounding rugged landscape. Native sandstone was used for the stone monoliths which are visible both from the interior and the exterior. Geometric forms reflect […]
Alpine cabin offers dreamy winter escape in the French Alps
Nestled high in the mountains with Mont Blanc on the horizon is this restored alpine cabin clad almost entirely in wood, situated in the French Alps, near the town of Megève. It is not a mere cottage, it is a construction in idyllic balance with the environment and equipped with a unique interior design. With […]
Forested modern home in Maryland offers views of Potomac River
Designed by Robert Gurney Architect, this striking newly built modern home is set on a sloping wooded property, showcasing views of the Potomac River. The residence is set in the small community of Mohican Hills, which is located in Glen Echo, Maryland within close proximity to Washington, DC. The architects sited this house to preserve […]
Striking dwelling inspired by the missions in southern Arizona
The design of this home was inspired by the forms of the missions in southern Arizona, commissioned by award-winning architects The Ranch Mine. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this 2,505 square foot contemporary house is set on an irregularly shaped property along the canal. For privacy, the house was designed in a u-shaped plan where interior living spaces […]
Modern family home in New York boasts inner courtyards for privacy
Designed by Bates Masi + Architects, this modern family home was conceived as four interconnected pavilions, nestled on a sprawling three acre property in Matinecock, New York. The homeowners desired to live is a suburban environment to raise their school-aged children. The community they selected is an early Quaker settlement, which also inspired the design of […]
Rustic stone and timber dwelling overlooking the Grand Tetons
This stunning rustic stone and timber home was designed by JLF Architects along with design-build firm Big D Signature, located in Jackson, Wyoming. The weathered stones for the structure were reclaimed from an old ruin scouted in Great Falls, Montana. The home is nestled in a meadow of native grasses, with the Grand Teton mountain range serving as […]
Exquisite contemporary seaside home perched on a hilltop in Montauk
Perched high on a hilltop highlighting gorgeous water views, this contemporary seaside home was designed by Bates Masi Architects, located in Montauk, New York. Originally this property was utilized as a horse ranch, while the dwelling was designed to reflect the ‘Spirit of Montauk’. Beautiful rolling green pastures surrounds this home, which is terraced on […]
Gorgeous shingled farmhouse on wooded property in rural Alabama
This shingled farmhouse style home was designed by Jeffrey Dungan Architects, nestled on a lovely wooded property along Shades Creek in rural Alabama. The home was meticulously crafted for a retiring businessman-turned-gentleman-farmer and his wife. The couple requested that the design of their dwelling “would authentically reflect its construction and surroundings,” the architects stated. The exterior facade is […]