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.
Freja House, located in Whitefish, Montana, was designed by Love Schack Architecture and completed in 2024. This house, inspired by Scandinavian design, features minimal interiors, a long north-south orientation and an electric sauna, as well as utilising innovations such as energy recovery ventilation to promote energy efficiency.
Designed in 2023 by Studio B Architecture + Interiors, the Panorama House balances privacy and resort-style living in awe-inspiring Boulder, Colorado, USA. This graceful dwelling, distinguished as a Historic Landmark, boasts an L-shaped plan that embraces the serene landscape and minimizes visual impact.
Inside, exposed natural materials like Japanese plaster and stained white oak create a calming environment, while features like the hidden speakeasy and professional recording studio elevate its luxury.
Located in Amagansett, NY, United States, Sight Sea is a house that showcases a single-family residential interior renovation by The Up Studio, designed in 2022. The project pivots the home’s interior layout to maximize oceanfront views while providing sleek, minimalist design features that facilitate a more efficient flow between spaces. Reimagined glazing and massive terrazzo shower unearth new functionality while enhancing the serene environment.
The Green House, located in Palo Alto, CA, United States, is a house designed in 2023 by S^A | Schwartz and Architecture. The project expands a 1966 home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s protégé, by 1,512 square feet, incorporating a sunken family room, inspired additions, and numerous windows framing the iconic roof. The team worked under a guiding principle of “do no harm” while respecting the design integrity of the space, promising a friendship between old and new.
