Rusafova-Markulis architects designed a house titled Cabin House on a wooded suburban lot in Asheville, NC, USA. Completed in 2020, the retreat has a dark facade to help camouflage it within the forest, which the owner specifies will grow closer to the house in time. The design references traditional cabin interiors with stripped-back touches including exposed wooden frames, rough-sawn pine plywood ceilings, and warm pine floors.
EAG Studio has designed the Contemporary View home in Glen Ellen, California. Completed in 2021, this resort-style, off-the-grid house captures panoramic views of Sonoma Valley and features state-of-the-art sustainable features across its three-acre lot.
Ideal for both small and large-scale entertainment, the home emphasizes self-sufficiency and durability with systems for producing its own water, food, and energy, using smart home technologies and noble materials. Thoughtfully designed gathering spaces and tiered gardens complement the dynamic landscape, enhancing indoor-outdoor living.
Elmo Studios has completed the interior for the Furniture.com headquarters in New York City. Featuring several custom furnishings, the project aims to balance the warmth of residential design with the functionality of a tech office. The design incorporates elements like oversized table lamps, aluminum-framed glass partitions, and original artworks.
The Three-Courtyard House by Habanero Architecture in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, showcases a Vastu Shastra-inspired design, blending contemporary aesthetics with traditional harmony. The house’s leveled plane creates three courtyards, enclosed by a U-shaped retaining concrete wall. This structure not only aligns with nature but ensures energy efficiency with concrete masonry units and stucco, adding insulation internally.
Sawyer Retreat is a vacation house in Michigan, United States, designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects in 2024. It integrates into the native sand dune landscape with charred wood siding and panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Built on a lakeside bluff, it features two skewed wooden boxes over a concrete base.
This 1880 townhouse in New York, NY, United States, features a minimalist design by Studio Vural, which draws inspiration from Japanese architecture. The home has a flowing interior, reinforced by hand-selected European Oak veneer sheets, travertine, and marble tiles. Aside from the floor plan and finishes, a fully glass bathroom enclosure in the main suite adds romance to the ambiance while large cutouts fill the home with natural light.
Designed by Studio Vural in Brooklyn, New York, the Park Slope Condos is a luxury apartment project completed in 2021. The development harmonizes contemporary lines with historic elements, featuring a limestone entry and antique brass canopy. Thoughtfully integrating modern style with a touch of historical charm, the interiors are illuminated by generous floor-to-ceiling windows and characterized by a tranquil atmosphere, highlighted by chic furnishings and opulent finishes.
The Berkeley Hills Residence, located in Berkeley, CA, United States, exemplifies contemporary architecture, designed by HAAS Architecture in 2016. The house’s design connects beautifully with nature, showcasing a sleek, modern aesthetic. The expansive interior highlights serene spaces filled with natural light, including a cozy lounge area, a luxurious master en-suite bathroom that opens to the outdoors, and an exquisite wine cellar that complements sophisticated living.