Janof Architecture designed this industrial modern refuge with the primary goal of fully embracing the breathtaking panoramic views found on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. Despite working within a modest budget for a family with two young children, the architects managed to create a 5,663-square-foot dwelling that not only fulfills the owner’s desire for a tranquil […]

A Parallel Architecture together with Stewart Custom Homes has designed this sensational lake house nestled along the water’s edge of Lake Austin, Texas. The design concept originated from the desire to establish logic and order on the flat site through the architectural definition of use-patterns that offer both a sense of refuge and scale for its […]

A Parallel Architecture in collaboration with Arrowhead Construction has designed this fascinating urban treehouse-like home overlooking downtown Austin, Texas. A majestic split-trunk live oak had graced the heart of this compact lot for generations. In recent years, this heritage oak posed challenges to developers seeking to capitalize on the property’s urban location and cityscape views. […]

Strand Design together with Detail Homes is responsible for the design of this spectacular modern dream house located on the popular Mississippi River Boulevard in St. Paul, Minnesota. This home was designed to respect the historic neighborhood but also add a fun modern addition to it. The limestone was selected to integrate with the adjacent river bluffs and […]

Strand Design has created a striking modern home that’s nestled within an extraordinary wooded property in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This dwelling caters to the needs of a growing family, with an exterior facade clad with rich materials such as standing seam steel, iridescent brick, poured concrete panels, and natural cedar. The harmonious fusion of these elements […]

42 North – Architecture + Design has designed this stunning modern mountain house that is positioned on the site of an old stone quarry in Ada, Michigan. Perched at the edge of a hillside, this dwelling boasts river valley views that stretch over 5 miles, this region is the perfect escape to view magnificent blue […]

This new steel, glass, and concrete house designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects is located in Sandton, an upscale district north of the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The architects worked with the clients for about twelve years before they started building. The 15,220 square foot (1,414 square meters) home is situated on a 4,000 square […]

This spectacular modern house of glass and steel was renovated by Fougeron Architecture, suspended between two wooded hills in California. Not only does this minimalist refuge span a creek, it also boasts a waterfall in the backyard. A human-made object in nature may exist in harmony or disparity. The project teams goal was to deepen this […]

Zack | de Vito Architecture + Construction has created this modern wine country home located in the hills of Saint Helena, California. This 4,300 square foot, three-bed two-and-a-half bath dwelling was designed for a couple where entertaining and secluded contemplation was both a necessity. The residence has a natural flow with an open floor plan, […]

This contemporary refuge in the mountains was designed as the personal family home of the co-founders of RKD Architects, located in the vibrant community of Edwards, Colorado. This house is a composition of simple shed roofs, expressed on the interior with raw, almost urban loft-like imagery and angular stone forms. On yet another spectacular mountain site, […]