Immerse yourself in the tranquil sanctuary of Mountain Wood, a stunning contemporary house designed by Walker Warner in California. This architectural marvel combines the rustic charm of a hay barn with modern design, featuring expansive stone and cedar materials that reflect the passage of time. Enjoy the serenity of outdoor spaces intertwined with wild grass and mature sycamore trees, all crafted with precision to honor the area’s agricultural heritage.
Step into Makena, a stunning contemporary house designed by Walker Warner in Hawaii. This house transforms a single-story space into a private sanctuary with sweeping ocean views and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Using warm wood, steel, and glass, Makena captures the essence of its unique hillside setting by blending effortlessly with the vibrant landscape and nearby lava fields.
Discover how the 7th Street House in Berkeley, California reimagines traditional living spaces. Designed by Sidell Pakravan Architects in 2022, this contemporary house blends the classic charm of 1920s bungalows with modern design principles. Emphasizing natural light and spacious interiors, the house provides a unique living experience tailored for a retiring couple, ensuring comfort and style in their golden years.
Feldman Architecture‘s reimagination of a historic San Francisco building into the chic, contemporary office space known as Seven Hills SF showcases their expertise in blending old and new. Located in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, this former health center and gym now features a refreshed, airy workspace anchored by a striking, wood-slatted staircase and an operable skylight that floods the double-height atrium with natural light.
The Monroe Street Abbey in Phoenix, United States, is a remarkable example of adaptive reuse in action. Designed by Jones Architects Studio, this 1929 Italian Gothic revival-style structure was once a Baptist church, but after a devastating fire in 1984, its future remained uncertain until the nonprofit Housing Opportunity Center stepped in to salvage the building.
Through a comprehensive restoration and remodel, the Abbey has been transformed into a vibrant cultural hub, featuring a courtyard garden, performance spaces, and a mix of leasable tenant spaces. With its historic integrity preserved and modern functionalities integrated, the Monroe Street Abbey promises to be a local treasure and a symbol of Phoenix’s resilience.
Merge Architects‘ West Broadway Housing in Boston, MA, United States, is a six-unit multi-unit residential building that showcases a unique architectural approach to its narrow, 27-foot-wide site. Designed in 2019, the project utilizes an exterior light well to provide natural ventilation and illumination, while its carefully composed and crafted facade of glass-fiber reinforced concrete panels creates a contemporary yet contextual break in the street’s vernacular.
This stunning residence in Austin, Texas, designed by the acclaimed Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, seamlessly blends modern architecture with the serene natural surroundings. The Greenbelt Residence, a house situated on a cliff overlooking a lush greenbelt, offers a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience, with a cantilevered design that celebrates the breathtaking views. Locally sourced materials, including custom Leuders limestone brick and hemlock wood siding, create a refined and cohesive aesthetic, while an abundance of large windows and strategic lighting ensure a balanced and calming interior.
The Ski Ranch, a desert-adapted, off-the-grid capable modern lake house designed by The Ranch Mine architecture firm, offers a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience in Buckeye, Arizona. This Bauhaus-inspired home, built in 2022, features a walkway that draws residents and guests directly from the street to the boat house, emphasizing the owners’ passions for water sports and outdoor adventures.
