Conard Romano Architects has designed this modern three-story house in Seattle’s Madison Park neighborhood, adapting to the constraints of its narrow lot. Given the limited space available, the architects creatively devised a compact floor plan tailored to the homeowner’s lifestyle preferences. Despite the narrow site, they highlighted verticality through the inclusion of a second-story balcony […]
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A fire-resistant modern cottage tucked into a majestic redwood forest
This modern redwood cottage was designed by Richardson Pribuss Architects, nestled amidst the lush redwood forest of Mill Valley, California. During their vacation, the owners found a rundown, 800-square-foot cabin situated on a 4,600-square-foot lot, nestled between a majestic redwood grove and larger single-family homes. While most home homeowners would desire a home larger than […]
Live large in this small farmhouse with charming details in Connecticut
This farmhouse-style micro home was designed by Crisp Architects, located in Bridgewater, a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The dwelling encompasses one bedroom, and one bathroom, with a heated square footage of 650 square feet inside and 350 square feet of porch living space; living large on a small footprint. The cost was $275,000. The homeowners […]
A fabulous contemporary dream home created for empty nesters in Texas
Clark Richardson Architects has designed this contemporary home for empty nesters located in the quaint and leafy residential neighborhood of Rosedale, in north-central Austin, Texas. When the lucky homeowners purchased a poorly maintained house, it quickly found its way into the landfill. After commissioning the architect for this project, a year later this incredible custom […]
This off-grid retreat is surrounded by the beautiful Australian landscape
This timber off-grid retreat was designed by Ben Callery Architects, located on an exposed ridgeline at a place called High Camp, an hour north of Melbourne, Australia. Designed to facilitate a low-impact lifestyle, this compact 33′ x 33′ footprint offers one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, and an open layout kitchen. While this structure […]
A small contemporary home with inspiring ideas in Manhattan Beach
This small contemporary home designed by Laney LA is located in Manhattan Beach, a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. Instead of beginning this project with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot dwelling began from a polemic place — exploring the shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. […]
A compact home on a bluff boasts picturesque views on Whidbey Island
This spectacular compact home was designed by Shed Architects, perched on a high bank waterfront property on Whidbey Island, Washington. Created with both views and privacy, this home also has a flex space for a couple who is slowly transitioning into their retirement years. A shed roof provides refuge to 915 square feet of living […]
A beautiful midcentury deck house in New Hampshire invites nature inside
This midcentury deck house was designed by Acorn Deck House Company, located in Sandwich, a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire. The Deck House is a beautiful and historic style of architecture. This home’s signature decking ceiling and exposed post and beam structure allow for great walls of glass that naturally invite the outdoors in. […]
Escape into nature in this serene Wisconsin cabin: MetalLark Tower
SALA Architects is responsible for the design of this architecturally distinctive cabin that provides breathtaking lake and meadow views in Frederic, Wisconsin. Nestled within 140 acres of former farm fields, the rolling woodland and prairie have been replanted with native prairie grasses. The specific site was selected for its overlook to a small lake, as well as […]
This amazing small Texas home invites the beauty of nature inside
This contemporary small home was designed by A. Gruppo Architects, located in the Little Forest Hills neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. The owner of this property attained two lots at a DEA auction. The existing home is used as a rental property, while the existing garage was converted into a fabulous home office. A brand new […]