Set along the shoreline in Minnesota, Lakeside Modern is a 7,400-square-foot (686-square-meter) residence designed by PKA Architecture to redefine private living while maximizing lake views. Positioned discreetly from the road yet seamlessly open to the water, its design caters to a family seeking a home for both summer and year-round vacations, transforming the space into an inviting retreat filled with familial warmth and collaboration with Martha Dayton Design.
In the heart of Saugatuck, MI, United States, dSPACE Studio unveils Silver Lake, a house designed this year that embodies a seamless fusion of nature and architecture. This retreat offers the homeowners a layered architectural experience in which to interact with the serene landscape and their art collection, while the design integrates Brazilian elements into a sculptural object that blurs the boundaries between architecture and art.
Situated in Jackson, Wyoming, Black Fox Ranch showcases the innovative work of CLB Architects. Created as a house, the project is defined by a design that elegantly harmonizes the architecture with the local wildlife and the history of the surrounding landscape. The home employs a style that incorporates elements from the property’s past, including working cattle ranch features and materials such as polished concrete and white oak.
The Sugar Shack Residence, located in Austin, TX, in the United States, was designed by Alterstudio Architecture and completed in 2016. This house embodies a distinctive relationship with its natural surroundings, featuring a clever layout and a contemporary architectural style that maximizes the interplay of light and lush landscapes. Its elegant design seamlessly integrates various interior spaces while showcasing a striking combination of materials, creating a harmonious sanctuary influenced by its unique setting.
Nestled in the tranquil scenery of the Pacific Northwest, Discovery Bay House exemplifies a harmonious blend of intellectual depth, artistic innovation, and natural harmony. Designed for Michael Ross by Dekleva Gregorič Architects, this custom house incorporates a three-dimensional structural grid of Douglas fir posts and beams and birch plywood panels. With its low-impact design philosophy, the house achieves a negative carbon footprint while inviting occupants to engage directly with the natural warmth of the wood.
Perched on a bluff overlooking a meandering estuary, the Galien River Retreat house in New Buffalo, MI, is designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere while integrating both modern and serene elements. Expressed glulam structure and weathered gray Accoya wood siding were selected for their ability to weather and wear beautifully over time, while the home offers a calm design response to urban pressures.
Located in Oakland, California, Oakland Hills is a house designed by Rae & Heath Architects in 2023. The home, built hastily after much of the immediate area burned in the 1991 Tunnel Fire, was updated to better serve the needs and tastes of its current owners with a sophisticated simplicity that draws inspiration from Scandinavian heritage and Danish design.
A new home construction project in Chicago, IL, Terrace House transforms outdoor living with open-air spaces and careful landscaping. Designed by Moss Design, the house artfully integrates nature with expansive sliding doors and a central courtyard featuring a fully equipped kitchen. Enhancing the celebration of nature and cooking, the property benefits from custom stainless steel elements that provide durability within nature-centric, transitional spaces.
