The spirit of traditional Texas dogtrot-style architecture is modernly refined in this modest weekend lake house. Ski Shores Lakehouse was designed by Austin-based Stuart Sampley Architect. Two volumes flank a central porch that’s naturally cooled by lake breezes, capped on each end by tall, swinging gates for privacy and security, and anchored by a substantial outdoor […]
This traditional home was built in 1917 in the center of Austin, Texas. It needed some new features for the growing family to enjoy. Castle Hill House was remodeled by Camelot Custom Home in collaboration with Clayton & Little Architects. A two-story casita with small garage and 500 square foot apartment now graces the back
San Francisco-based Mark Brand Architecture was hired to rejuvenate a circa 1980 modernist house clad in deteriorating vertical wood siding. From the architect: We opened up the floor plan and completely demolished the sunroom, replacing it with a new dining room open to the remodeled living room and kitchen. We added a new office and deck
This is a alteration to an existing 1930 Spanish colonial house in Mar Vista, Los Angeles. Boise House was completed by Hsu McCullough, a licensed architecture practice led by principals Peggy Hsu, AIA and Chris McCullough. The project focused on reuse and repurposing of rustic lumber, vintage steel windows, and vintage wood doors as well
Jean Rehkamp Larson Architects have designed Northern Light Cabin, a vacation home located in Minnesota, US. Project description: At first glance, this is the quintessential Northern Minnesota log cabin; its classic story and a half form looks as though it was linked to smaller stone structures at some point in time. There’s no question you
Monterey Beach House is a open and light Monterey coast home oriented toward the Pacific Ocean. This beach house was designed by San Francisco-based Sagan Piechota Architecture. From the architect: Achieving a balance of airy openness and privacy, this 2,700 sf beachfront property slips neatly into a wedge on California’s striking Monterey coast. The open
Architects: Desai Chia Architecture in collaboration with Environment Architects Project: Michigan Lake House Structural: Apex Engineering & Management Mechanical: Bayshore Engineering Lighting: Christine Sciulli Light + Design Landscape architect: Surface Design Inc. Envelope Consultant: James R. Gainfort AIA AV Waara Technologies Landscaper: Darling Botanicals Location: Leelanau County, Michigan, US Area: 4,800 SF Photography: Paul Warchol
Design: Jeff King & Company Project: 5th Avenue House Architect of record: Marguerite Lonegran Location: San Francisco, California, US Photography: Brian Mahany 5th Avenue House is a open floor family home in San Francisco designed by Jeff King & Company. Project description: This family of four was looking for more private bedrooms and a more
Tall Pony Ranch is a vacation home completed by Miller Roodell Architects, located in Montana, US. Connecting the living spaces to the outdoors was important to this Los Angeles couple. Thus the two hewn buildings, one a barn and the other a homesteader’s cabin, create a private, yet open flow between the spaces. The woman’s
Kiawat house by Lee Kleinhelter Interior Design is a vacation home designed as a retreat for a busy Atlanta family. The award winning architecture and private lush landscape made for a unique coastal project. The empty space allowed Lee the opportunity to develop a scheme from scratch. She used hues that complimented the exterior views without
Truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, One Oak was designed to astound. The project was completed by Noesis Group and is located on Sunset Strip, Los Angeles. An impressive architectural feat built atop a serene enclave on a private street, the two-story residence delivers breathtaking 180-degrees views of the entirety of downtown Los Angeles and the coastline
Set in Montana’s tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound by Miller Roodell Architects is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has one bedroom while the two guest homes can accommodate the addition of 12 friends and family. There’s also a common
