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Coastal Retreat: Modern Minimalism Meets Cape Cod

FeaturedA modern, two-story home with a wooden exterior, large windows, and a wraparound porch.

Set against California’s iconic coastal backdrop, the Coastal Retreat designed by Walker Warner artfully marries Cape Cod traditions with modern minimalism. In this home, every architectural detail from the glass tread spiral staircase to the Azul Bahia granite kitchen counters enhances the breathtaking ocean views. Emphasizing simplicity and a light, airy palette, the house exemplifies coastal living with a contemporary twist.

Big Wood River: Idaho’s Ranch-Style Architectural Gem

Warm, rustic interior with stone fireplace, wood-paneled ceiling, and plush seating.

Step into the Big Wood River house in Idaho, designed by Walker Warner, where ranch-style architecture blends seamlessly with the natural landscape. This home features breezeways that transition from open-air to glass-enclosed, surrounding a courtyard with views of the Boulder Mountains. The use of locally-sourced materials and colors that echo the surrounding valley creates a peaceful, enduring connection to nature, highlighted by an infinity pool mirroring the vast Idaho sky.

Makena: Where Ocean Meets Modern Living in Hawaii

FeaturedSpacious living room with wooden beams, cozy seating, and expansive views of the outdoors.

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.

Hale Kiawe: Minimalist Hawaiian Home Inspired by Vastu Shastra

Serene Japanese-inspired garden pathway leading to modern wooden structures with lush greenery.

Hale Kiawe, a harmonious retreat in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, showcases the expertise of renowned architect Walker Warner. Designed in 2021, this minimalist house embodies the principles of Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian architectural system, to create a soulful and welcoming sanctuary for a couple seeking a permanent home in their beloved vacation destination. The design team’s thoughtful integration of the site’s natural history and the clients’ heritage has resulted in a residence that beautifully merges the built and natural environments.

Wilderness Cabin: Off-Grid Living Redefined

FeaturedWilderness Cabin: Off-Grid Living Redefined

Step into the Wilderness Cabin, a 2004 Walker Warner creation nestled in California’s majestic landscape. This rustic retreat boasts tinplate peaks and cedar walls that harmonize with nature. With its small environmental footprint, off-grid capabilities, and materials aged to perfection, this cabin is a sanctuary designed for those who find solace in the great outdoors, offering cozy comfort and direct communion with the surrounding wilderness.

Santa Cruz Overlook: A Coastal Retreat by Walker Warner

FeaturedSanta Cruz Overlook: A Coastal Retreat by Walker Warner

Explore the Santa Cruz Overlook, a Walker Warner-designed weekend retreat in California. Blending into the Pacific coastline with a muted palette and native plants, this beach-style home offers stunning ocean views. Inside, its nautical design features exposed rafters and a fresh white and sea blue palette, complete with whimsical touches and surfboard storage for beach adventures.