Charged with bringing new life to an older 1950s ranch style house, m.o. daby design worked their magic on the Burke Residence, located in Portland, OR. Clad in wood from the outside in, this ranch house was in need of a complementary receiving area so an entrance foyer was added to its existing footprint. Continuing through to the main living areas, a family room, kitchen and dining room were given the open concept treatment for a space suited to socializing ... Continue >
San Diego-based architecture firm Architects Magnus designed this modern ranch house as a reflection of its surroundings, with a nod to the future. This raised house plan is a pinnacle both literally and figuratively; a local architectural icon perched on a hill overlooking a vast valley. The home’s raised position invites breathtaking views in, as well as the distant Pacific breeze to passively cool the home during the sweltering summer months. Another “cool” eco-friendly feature of this house is its ... Continue >
Stockholm-based architecture firm WRB designed this cool ranch style cabin of timber, glass and steel. Located in Trosa, one of Sweden’s coveted upper-crust residential neighborhoods, this private villa features a contemporary H-shaped structure built surrounding an interior courtyard, which is accessible from every room via expansive sliding glass walls. The sheltered courtyard – which constitutes 1/3 of the home’s total living area – makes a great spot to kick back and take in the view of the ocean, which grounds ... Continue >
Hanrahan Meyers Architects has designed the Holley House – a chic New York sanctuary with a feel that’s miles away from the hustle and bustle of the Manhattan loft lifestyle. This idyllic countryside location makes the perfect home for this modern rural house. And as far as large country homes are concerned, this one’s a doozy. With a laid-back appeal, the sprawling 7,000-sq.-ft. house isn’t overwhelming at all. The rustic-looking, local quarried stone is a predominant feature both inside and ... Continue >
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