Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects are responsible for the design of this hillside home, built in perfect harmony with the forest in Mazama, Washington. Encompassing 2,400 square feet of living space, this modern refuge nestles comfortably on a forested slope strewn with enormous boulders. The homeowners entrusted the architects with their dream of a relaxing home […]

  Nestled along the Wenatchee River in Plain, Washington, this one-bedroom cabin was designed by Wittman Estes as a compact and resilient retreat elevated above the floodplain, a modest yet deeply considered home that keeps the focus on the forest and the river. The owner had acquired this nearly 1/2-acre property to serve as a […]

This modern desert home was designed by Danielian Associates together with Charlie Hellstern Interior Design to promote togetherness, nestled on just over an acre in the heart of Rancho Mirage, California. This 5,000 square foot, single-story vacation home offers a relaxed retreat for extended family and friends, rooted in its desert surroundings. With a floor […]

After Graham Baba Architects completed the beautiful renovation of this waterfront home tucked into the sheltered setting of Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island, Washington. Large windows throughout frame stunning views of the harbor, setting the tone for a serene island lifestyle. Designer Charlie Hellstern was brought in to help the homeowners, who are design-industry insiders with European […]

This modern lakeside home, designed by MU Architecture, in collaboration with Anik Patry Architect, is surrounded by forest in La Conception, a charming village nestled in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, Canada. Offering complete seclusion, this backcountry refuge is set within a dramatic mountain landscape at the most pristine end of Lake Xavier. It opens […]

Designed by Eerkes Architects, the Surly Crab is a modern waterfront home that appears to float just steps above the oyster‑shell‑strewn shoreline of Hood Canal, neslted on 10-acre, lushly forested site in Seabeck, Washington. Its main floor is suspended from a monolithic concrete fireplace that anchors the home to the land, lifting the main level […]

This elegant home in Seattle, Washington, was designed by Drew Shawver Architecture + Design. The 1,625-square-foot house showcases nature via natural light and visual/physical connections to the gardens. The clients are a young couple, a product designer from Lebanon, and a graphic designer from Bainbridge Island. They sought a home that would reflect their desire […]

Perched on the western shore of Orcas Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands, this waterfront home was redesigned by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects with one goal in mind: to make the most of its breathtaking views. What was once a maze of small rooms with heavy stone fireplaces blocking the scenery is now a light-filled […]

Are you looking for landscaping solutions and ideas for your narrow side yard? The side yard is often one of the most overlooked spaces in the landscape. Long, narrow, and sometimes awkwardly shaped, it can easily become a forgotten strip of lawn, gravel, or utility space. But with a little creativity, it can become a […]

Hoshide Wanzer Architects, together with Dyna Builders, drew inspiration from the Costa Rican philosophy of Pura Vida—celebrating simple pleasures and a relaxed pace of life—to create this floating house on Portage Bay, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, that offers a dynamic connection to nature and the ever-changing waters. The design is flexible and responsive, allowing […]