Austin architects Annie-Laurie Grabiel and Arthur Furman, founders of the award winning firm Side Angle Side, purchased their 1939, slab on grade bungalow for multiple reasons – the wide lot, the live oak tree in the front yard, and the natural light that poured through the home. It also happens to be three houses down from where Arthur grew up in Travis Heights. Photography by Casey Dunn.
Category Archives: outdoor
Alden Mason House by Ueda Design Studio
The Alden Mason House is a project designed by Ueda Design Studio, crafted for the renowned Seattle artist Alden Mason in 1958 by architect Charles A. Marsh Jr. and builder Tom Paulsen, stands as a true Northwest Mid-Century Modern retreat, nestled in the woods like a treehouse. Photography by Kevin Scott.
Palm Desert Residence designed by Kor Architects and Gregory Carmichael
Palm Desert Residence is a project designed by Kor Architects and Gregory Carmichael. The homeowners desired a contemporary residence with a thoughtfully designed entrance that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor areas facing north towards the waterfalls of the country club. Photography by Andrew Pogue.
Roam Ranch by Baldridge Architects
Roam Ranch designed by Baldridge Architects is a 4,362-square-foot single-family home on a working ranch outside of Fredericksburg, Texas. It is a testament to rigorous modern design presented in a central Texas vernacular in its form, finishes, and spirit—a unique assembly of contemporary and traditional design. Photography by Casey Dunn.
Westbrook Residence by Alterstudio Architecture
The Westbrook Residence designed by Alterstudio Architecture proposes an alternative model for building in the sprawling post-war suburbs of Austin, Texas. It embraces the changing demographics of this once-modest neighborhood without losing its low-slung character. In a neighborhood where every property is maximizing its allowed FAR (floor area ratio)—either through overwhelming additions or immodest new buildings—the 3,494-square-foot home’s modest scale and demeanor from the street maintains the historic scale of the neighborhood, while its carefully constructed presence allows for an updated disposition more in keeping with its newfound value. In embracing this lower ratio of building to garden, the home is positioned such that its inhabitants live immersed in nature, engaging the different gardens that encircle the building. Photography by Casey Dunn.
Warmington by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Warmington House designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture is the transformation of an existing, characterful cottage on a steeply sloping site in Brisbane’s Inner suburb of Paddington. Seeking to respect the cottage but to elevate it into an executive level family home, we carefully balanced the existing cottage over expansive open plan contemporary living spaces. Photography by James Peeters.
Jetty house by First Light
Jetty house is a project designed by First Light. Equal parts performance and pleasure, this home is the ideal destination for any holiday, regardless of the season. As an eHaus Euro this home was designed and built with rigors of the Passive House Standard front of mind, while not certified this home offers a consistently warm, comfortable, healthy, and refreshing environment, even in one of New Zealand’s most challenging climates. Photography by David Hensel.
Saint-André no3 by Thellend Fortin Architects
The Saint-André no. 3 project designed by Thellend Fortin Architects consists of the transformation of a duplex into a cottage with an extension to the backyard and the addition of a mezzanine. Located on Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal, the concept of this single-family residence was developed according to a simple spatial organization of served spaces and serving spaces which are arranged in a parallel manner. Photography by Charles Lanteigne.
Bridge House by mode:lina
Bridge House is a project designed by mode:lina. Nestled in the suburbs of Poznań, Bridge House is a striking example of modern architecture that effortlessly blends the contrasts of contemporary living with timeless natural elements. Bridge House doesn’t just exist within its walls – it extends outward. Photography by Patryk Lewiński
Casa Comarcas by Muro Studio
Nestled in the picturesque Estancia San Ramon, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Casa Comarcas designed by Muro Studio is a stunning residential project that redefines luxury and comfort. Completed in 2020, this impressive development sprawls over 450 square meters, offering a seamless blend of modern design and natural beauty. With only one level of building, the project’s thoughtful architecture ensures an intimate connection with the surroundings. Photography by mul.raw