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Design Details That Wow: Mountain Modern

Situated on the site of an old stone quarry, Cliffside Mountain Modern sits on 40 acres of land and perches at the edge of a steep cliff. This unique project features a first for the architect:...

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BB Living Harvest

This development brings rental variety to an area mostly comprising for-sale housing choices. Each detached home is crafted in one of three different styles—Hill Country, Texana Farmhouse and American...

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Spaces to Gather: Summit Sky Ranch Lake House

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Summit Sky Ranch attracts residents in pursuit of the quintessential Colorado lifestyle. The community comprises luxury single-family homes and connects...

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Inspiration on the Drawing Board: Nova Residence

Nova Residence is a very unique style blending the aesthetics and livability of the modern owner with the charm and character of a historic estate. This contemporary European blend breaks the...

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Historic Preservation: 1850 Historic Restoration: Magnolia Cottage on...

Determined to save the landmark, this nearly 200-year-old New England cottage was reimagined to create an inviting and comfortable home. The renovation solved stairway code issues, introduced an open...

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Seventh Street Residence

The 7th Street house responds to the Berkeley vernacular by reassessing contextual response and reconfiguring contemporary residential space. 1920s Bungalows extend across the flats of Berkeley,...

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Multifamily Spotlight: Peabody School Apartments

The Elizabeth Peabody Public School, designed by architect W. August Fiedler in 1894, is a prominent example of late 1800s Chicago public school architecture. The four-story structure features...

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Interior Design Spotlight: Vineyard Views

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this culinary masterpiece effortlessly blends classic farmhouse charm with modern elegance. A stunning two-story black hood dominates the space, setting a...

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Remodel of the Week: Ada Modern Classic

To renovate or to custom build? That was the question facing a family relocating to the United States from New Zealand. When all was said and done, although the project’s 4,500-square-foot footprint...

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Home of the Week: A Bucolic Abode in the Peach State

Nestled in native trees, amongst a greater region of bucolic rural landscapes, sits this custom family home full of surprises around every turn. This countryside retreat offers sleek style, welcoming...

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Student Housing Spotlight: Whistler

When you can’t build out, build up. This thoughtfully considered tower rises 25 stories to take full advantage of its half-acre footprint within walking distance to Georgia Tech’s campus in the heart...

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Elk Mountain Ridge

Elk Mountain Ridge is located on a large plot just off a popular road biking route. The client, an avid biker, wanted a home nestled in the landscape that would provide a sanctuary for their family in...

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Inspiration on the Drawing Board: Rolling View Residence

The directive was to design a contemporary home that didn’t feel disparate to the traditional ranch-style homes typical of the Hidden Hills neighborhood. The individual forms of this home reference the...

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Healthy Home Spotlight: The Benton

The Benton was designed to provide a glimpse into what understated, modern green luxury could be. A key demographic in our Urban Downs community in Ridgefield, WA is empty nesters and retirees, so we...

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Slate House

The Slate House was designed to achieve multiple goals: aging in place, room for family, open concept living, connection to nature, environmentally friendly and low-maintenance materials. With all...

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Multifamily Spotlight: Lilia Waikiki

Lilia is the first Class-A rental high-rise built in Waikiki in more than 20 years, and comprises a thoughtful collection of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with more than 40,000 square...

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Home of the Week: Stratus at Solis Park

Deliberately planned for its purpose to be plotted on corner lots and end rows, this home’s greatest attribute lies in the attention given to its three-sided exposure. Rarely has such a challenge been...

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Remodel of the Week: Alluring Alteration

Previously dark, outdated and cramped, this kitchen was redesigned and renovated to allow as much daylight as possible, enhance its functionality, and update its character to a space befitting a modern...

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Daybreak at Solis Park – Plan 3

Located within the Great Park Neighborhoods—with its pools, sports parks, schools, trails, and retail—this new neighborhood provides single-family living within a tight footprint with garages at the...

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Multifamily Showcase: NINE88

This community delivers a modernist experience rooted in timeless surroundings and results from an intense collaboration between the architect, developer, city planning department, and San Francisco...

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