Nestled on a dramatic spit of lichen-covered rock overlooking the Swanson Channel, this breathtaking midcentury modern beach house retreat on Pender Island is the kind of renovation story that reminds you why great design matters. Located just a 1½-hour ferry ride or a 15-minute seaplane ride from Vancouver, British Columbia, this 1968 home sat largely […]
This calming seaside retreat was crafted by Butler Armsden Architects for a family of six on an unusual two-lot property in Stinson Beach, Marin County, California. A dramatic horizontal architectural composition, the home is subtle from the street but opens to view-filled pavilions facing the lagoon and the coastal range. Painterly strokes of Shou Sugi […]
Located between Old Montauk Highway and the Atlantic Ocean in New York, this modern beach house is carefully embedded into the steep, rugged bluff that defines this stretch of coastline. Designed by South African architecture studio SAOTA, the house responds to a desire to preserve the characteristic landscape. The building is barely visible from the […]
Elliott Architects was enlisted to create this modern home that appears to float above the water in Surry, a charming seaside town nestled at the tip of Patten Bay, Maine. This house defines the edge of a precipitous embankment that drops steeply down to Blue Hill Bay. The environment, though bold, is highly fragile and […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this beach house sanctuary in Tofino, a town on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Surrounded by a weather-beaten forest, this 2,500-square-foot beach house connects the drama of the nearby ocean with the sense of sanctuary provided by the trees. This dwelling mainly consists […]
A weathered beach house in Stinson Beach, California, has undergone an extensive renovation by Butler Armsden Architects. Encompassing 2,000 square feet of living space, this beach retreat challenged the architects to embrace its waterfront location. This house is nestled on the thin strip of land between Bolinas Bay and its lagoon, reaching out to the water […]
This rustic farmhouse chic home, known as the “Horse and Hound,” was reimagined by its owner, Danielle Slutzky of Flair Design House, in collaboration with Aust Architect. Located in Newport Beach, California, the home’s name pays tribute to Slutzky’s four horses and three dogs. The interiors exude a warm, worldly vibe, perfectly reflecting her passions. […]
Situated in the coastal town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this iconic beach house designed by Eric Miller Architects seamlessly integrates California modern design with breathtaking ocean views. With meticulous attention to detail, this dwelling boasts four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms spanning over an impressive 3,150 square feet. Its open layout lends itself to effortless entertaining, allowing […]
Domin Bock Architects in collaboration with Urban Grace Interiors has created this modern beach house for a family of four, located on Alys Beach, Florida. The goal of this project was for the design to have an open layout, be functional and live well. Windows were added to the north side of the house to […]
This private beach house villa is the family home of Stefan Antoni, architect and director of SAOTA Architects, perched on Lion’s Head mountain in Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa. Set dramatically into the hillside, this dwelling provides sweeping views over Clifton’s white sandy beaches and beyond to the Twelve Apostles. Designed as a contemporary setting […]
