Highvale House designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture sits amongst native gums on a sloping site. Perched on posts to disturb the land as little as possible – this raised position provides vistas through branches to the valley and hills beyond. Photography by Andy MacPherson.
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
Trueman Court Luxury Serviced Apartments by EK Design is reenvisioned from a 19th-century brewery in Liverpool. During the renovation, EK Design employed an artistic approach to spatial design, striking a balance between tradition and modernity. Six distinctive apartment themes were carefully curated, creating a “home-like” retreat for travelers while ensuring the long-term operational vitality and profitability of the project. Photography by Yushi Li, Mao Hua, JAGA Group Developments
Chao Hotel is a project designed by Funs Creative Design Consultant. Located in the iconic building of Peacock City in Gaozhuang, Xishuangbanna, Cháo Life & Hotel was designed under the theme of a “dream theater” with respect for the local geography and architecture. Blending minimalism with modernity, the hotel reinterprets the Bauhaus spirit of modernism and enriches the vacation experience of this border city with a multi-layered charm. Photography by Yu Space Photography, Here Space.
