Westridge House, Portola Valley, California / Richard Beard Architects
Backed by the dramatic landscapes of California’s scenic Portola Valley, the Westridge house embraces its natural setting with an elevated take on the rural vernacular.
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25 Mile Creek Retreat by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer
Working with vernacular forms on either side of the living room, the building recalls the simple architectural character of the area while affording a living room that is little more than an extension of the gardens on either side.
Ryan House by Arthouse Architects is a Contemporary Take on the Gable Form
Ryan House is located on a large 6,500m² plot on the outskirts of Blenheim. “There is a lot of development going on in the Springlands part of the town where the house is sited, and Hamish Ryan had already collaborated with us …
Portola Valley Barn Featuring a Rustic Exterior in Contrast with Contemporary Interior
The Portola Valley Barn is a dynamic space, separate from an existing main residence, designed for large-scale entertaining as well as relaxation. Reminiscent of the tin-roofed, weathered rural vernacular of the picturesque surroundings, the compound comprises three primary structures connected by interstitial entryways containing a kitchen and powder room.
Wooden Beach Cottage by Cibinel Architecture
Architects: Cibinel Architecture Project: Wooden Beach Cottage Location: Victoria Beach, Canada Area: 2000.0 ft2 Photography: Jerry Grajewski This wooden beach cottage was completed recently by Cibinel Architecture, a mid-size consulting office located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Fully exposed to spectacular sunsets and impressive thunderstorms, the Beach Cottage embraces the prairie skies and changing waterscapes. This 2,000-square