MW Works in collaboration with Sparrow Woodworks designed this stunning modern home that is nestled on a secluded and breathtaking Puget Sound Peninsula, Washington. Surrounded by a sprawling 7.8-acre property of evergreen trees, this 3,100-square-foot refuge boasts sweeping views of the water. From the country road, a gravel drive wanders towards the house past an […]
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A peek inside this stunning coastal Maine home with sweeping seaside views
This stunning year-round coastal home designed by Kevin Browne Architecture boasts an almost 360-degree view of the surrounding coastline in Harpswell, a seacoast town in Cumberland County, Maine. Originally the homeowners were going to add a second floor to their existing cape-style house along with a full-scale renovation. Instead, they opted to rebuild, constructing this […]
Step into this welcoming cottage on the rocky coast of Southern Maine
Whitten Architects has thoughtfully designed this warm and welcoming cottage to accommodate two generations, situated on the Southern Coast of Maine. The owners had a desire to have a home that could accommodate them, and their frequent overnight guests and fit into the vernacular of the surrounding neighborhood. The dwelling is surrounded by a network of […]
Tour this comfortable and welcoming coastal dream home in Maine
Kevin Browne Architecture designed this coastal dream home on a wooded property with beautiful bay views in Freeport, Maine. The homeowners are an outdoorsy family with grown children who wanted to build their dream home: a welcoming primary residence that felt at home in nature. This two-story home was a timeless blend of traditional materials and […]
A coastal Maine house designed to feel like it’s floating over the water
Kaplan Thompson Architects together with Warren Construction Group has designed this contemporary coastal house that is perched right over Casco Bay in Yarmouth, Maine. When you enter, you are greeted with a wall of glass that overlooks the extensive water views and three stories of impeccable craftsmanship. The original request for this project was to “make this house […]
Tour this coastal Maine house with elegant modern living spaces
This spectacular coastal house was designed by Marcus Gleysteen Architects, located in Kennebunkport, a seaside town in southern Maine. The design of this 4,500-square-foot dwelling was inspired by the forms of fishing shacks that have clung to the state’s rugged shoreline for centuries. Breaking the overall volume of the structure into segments helped to seamlessly […]
A 570 square foot steel cabin immersed in a beautiful Maine forest
This 570-square-foot Cor-Ten steel cabin was designed by Winkelman Architecture, located on the coast of Bar Harbor, Maine. The dwelling embraces the surrounding natural beauty with delicate respect for the site. Weathering beams spring from the rising ledge, gently carrying the cabin over boulders and mossy terrain. The cabin was devised to capture natural light patterns […]
English country home with a modern coastal vibe on the Big Sur coast
Designed by Richard Beard Architects, this project is a mix of English country with a modern coastal vibe, nestled along the breathtaking Big Sur coastline, California. The narrow, two-story plan limits site coverage while providing mesmerizing views over the bluff edge to the natural features that line the coast. The residence showcases an incredible collection of regional art and antiques. […]
Beautifully refreshed seaside home off the rugged coast of Maine
G.P. Schafer Architect completely transformed this stunning modern seaside home nestled on the water’s edge in Brooklin, Maine. The architect stumbled on this home by chance. Waiting too long to secure a summer vacation rental, there weren’t many options. He came across this nondescript near-A-frame—built in 1992 and with almost no architectural character whatsoever—was all […]
Marshfront Retreat in beautiful South Carolina
Marshfront Retreat is a beautiful home located on a coastal barrier island near Charleston, South Carolina, designed by architecture studio Herlong & Associates. This home overlooks the creeks and marshes that identify the Carolina Lowcountry. The “lighthouse” is derived from images of the first octagonal wooden lighthouse on Sullivan’s Island, lost more than a century […]










