Carney Logan Burke Architects has created this impressive home as a modern art piece, situated on the banks of the Snake River in Jackson, Wyoming. The 6,250-square-foot dwelling is nestled on a 20-acre property, but it presented the architects with several challenges. An Army Corps of Engineers-built berm on the site created a visual barrier […]
This one-of-a-kind modern “tree house” was designed by Olson Kundig, in collaboration with owner/architect Faulkner Architects, in the prestigious Martis Camp community near Lake Tahoe, California. Nestled on 2.2 private acres bordering National Forest Land, this impressive dwelling celebrates a rugged, high-desert landscape of ponderosa pine, manzanita, and exposed basalt. The home’s footprint meanders through […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this spectacular house as a four-season family escape in the remote Methow Valley in Winthrop, Washington. Nestled in the North Cascades, the home comprises steel and reclaimed barn wood. The client wanted to experience and interact with the surrounding landscape, so the house was built. The compound consists of four separate […]
Carney Logan Burke Architects designed this lodge house with a beautiful rustic palette, located along the Snake River just north of Jackson, Wyoming. Mature cottonwoods, a beautiful pond, and numerous trickling streams surround this sprawling residential compound. Timber, log, and stone make up the exterior facade of the main residence, which gets its inspiration from the […]
Square Three Architecture has designed this midcentury home in Portola Valley, California, boasting 180-degree views from its hillside perch. One of the primary goals of this home was to frame these magnificent views from both the interior living spaces and the private yard spaces, all while providing a sense of privacy from nearby homes. The […]
The Ranch Mine has crafted a three-story rusted steel tower as part of a modern mountain home nestled within a Ponderosa pine forest in Flagstaff, Arizona. This home is tucked deep into the largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest in the world and sits over a mile above sea level. It is situated in a small […]
Portland, Oregon-based Skylab Architecture is teaming up with kit home manufacturer Steel Hut to design innovative, budget-friendly options for Quonset-style living that provide increased fire resistance and durability for harsh climates. Quonset-style hut homes are considered lightweight structures comprised of corrugated galvanized steel that don’t require interior wall supports. “It’s an incredible opportunity to work with Steel […]
This fascinating contemporary glass house designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects together with M Square Lifestyle Design is a fusion of granite, steel, light, and water, situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. The design of this residence was inspired by the estate guidelines which forbid the use of burglar bars. Playing with the idea of […]
This spectacular multigenerational home was designed by M Gooden Design for a family to live harmoniously together in Preston Hollow, a neighborhood in north Dallas, Texas. Entitled “Taula” House, the name is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “Balance.” Guided by the Hindu architecture principles of Vastu shastra, this modern residence expresses a balance between […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this sleek modern house that features a steel tower home office, nestled in a dense forest of Carnation, Washington. This project called “Maxon House” shows how a disciplined program and budget can lead to innovative design solutions that can liberate rather than confine. Encompassing 3,200 square feet of living space, this […]
