Experience the harmonious blend of modern and rustic design in the Whidbey Island Farm Retreat. Located in the serene heart of Island County, Washington, this family home and retreat designed by Mwworks effortlessly merges with its bucolic surroundings.
Tucked away on the edge of a dense hillside forest, the retreat overlooks a picturesque landscape of agricultural buildings, cattle fields, and a fishing pond. Balancing comfort, flexibility, and durability, this unique dwelling accommodates a close-knit family and welcomes guests, all while preserving the lush greenery and embodying the agricultural heritage of the site.
Immerse yourself in the Preston Hollow Residence, an exquisitely designed, modernist luxury home by the renowned Specht Architects.
Located in Dallas, Texas, this house harks back to the traditional Dallas modern homes of the mid-20th century while pushing boundaries with its unique design aesthetics. Bask in the sheer grandeur of its 8,826 square feet (820 square meters), where heavy cast-concrete walls and expansive glass walls artfully blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a bright, secluded sanctuary away from the bustling city streets. This architectural masterpiece cleverly plays with elements like rainwater, sunlight, and flowing water to create an alluring living space that interacts with nature while offering a sense of tranquility and privacy.
Step into the world of the Rustic Canyon Residence, an architectural triumph nestled in the heart of Santa Monica Canyon, California. Renowned architects Kristopher Conner and James Perry seamlessly blend the sublime aesthetics of contemporary design with the rich history of this unique locale. Once a testing station for the Forestry Service in the early 20th century, this two-story house now serves as an awe-inspiring canvas for a world-class art collection, a nod to its illustrious past.
The residence, a testament to organic architecture, offers a stunning indoor-outdoor experience, framed by majestic Oak and Eucalyptus trees. Exquisite design features such as pocketing glass exterior walls and extended eaves create a serene living space that truly integrates with the surrounding nature. On the inside, materials like massangis grey limestone and French oak mirror the outdoors, further solidifying this magical connection to the environment. With each turn, this home embodies an immersive California experience.
Tucked away in the less populous region of Napa’s wine country, Glen Ellen, California, Faulkner Architects presents a distinctive architectural marvel, the Big Barn. This barn house serves as an idyllic retreat that beautifully merges rusticity and sophistication.
Echoing the area’s rich agricultural heritage, the Big Barn is a 3,900-square-foot residence (approx. 362 square meters) that encapsulates the elegance of country living just an hour away from bustling San Francisco. This two-story creation, shaped from an original 1950s ranch house, ingeniously blends the vocabularies of barns and homes, with the landscape’s rolling hills and oak tree groves providing a picturesque backdrop. Adorned with full-height ventilation shutters, an asymmetrical gabled roof, and steel sash glazing, the Big Barn is a testament to harmonious design that respects both the natural environment and the region’s historical context.
Experience the harmonious blend of the rugged Montana wilderness with elegant architecture at River’s House 1, a stunning lake house designed by Cushing Terrell.
Nestled on the scenic shores of Flathead Lake in Missoula, this property embraces the local landscape and is the epitome of lakefront living. The design style, transitional in nature, melds simplicity with refinement, employing clean lines and complimentary materials. Large windows serve as silent narrators, telling stories of the lake and surrounding mountains. All this, while facilitating seamless outdoor living and breathtaking views, makes River’s House 1 a shining jewel in the picturesque community of Bigfork.
Dive into the unique allure of Bigfork, Montana, with our feature on the remarkable River’s End 2 project by renowned designer Cushing Terrell.
Born from the desire to reimagine the existing home on the scenic shores of Flathead Lake, this undertaking has now given life to two contemporary waterfront houses, each with its distinct charm. Nestled at the mouth of the Swan River, these river houses exude elegance, echoing the tranquil rhythm of the surrounding natural beauty.
Immerse yourself in the essence of minimalist, contemporary design with The Sanctuary, an architectural gem nestled in Palo Alto, California. This exquisite house, designed by Feldman Architecture in 2018, encapsulates the homeowners’ desire for a tranquil urban refuge, effortlessly blending its indoor and outdoor spaces.
Infused with character through board-formed concrete walls, diffused natural light, and Alaskan yellow cedar, The Sanctuary stands as a testament to sustainable, stylish, and comfortable living in an urban setting.
Discover the Retreat on a Pond’s Edge, a hidden gem in Maine, United States. Designed by the renowned Elliott + Elliott Architecture, this contemporary retreat is set amidst dense forest, a stone’s throw from a tranquil pond.
Offering an intimate communion with nature, the design balances secrecy with stunning views, creating a serene escape that encapsulates the charm of the Maine landscape.
