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Riverwave by Kerimov Architects: A Bold Vision for Modern Living

Jenn Thornton May 14, 2025

Set on a forested Texas riverfront, Riverwave by Kerimov Architects is a fluid, sculptural residence that reflects the soft movement of water and the surrounding natural landscape. Designed with a humanistic yet futuristic vision, the home blends sustainability, openness, and biophilic design, honoring the site’s unique character while redefining modern residential architecture.

The Art of Preservation: A Journey Through HAHS Sites

Jenn Thornton November 26, 2024

Explore the enduring connection between creativity and place through the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program. With 36 associate sites nationwide, including Russel Wright’s Dragon Rock House and Studio, HAHS celebrates the legacy of American artists by preserving their homes and studios as spaces of inspiration. These immersive environments reveal the personal and creative processes behind iconic works, bridging past and present to inspire future generations. Discover the artistry, innovation, and human stories that define these remarkable places.

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At The Waters Edge—TDO Architecture’s Forest Pond House

Jenn Thornton October 2, 2024

A kids’ space and a serene meditation spot are the contrasting functions that mark the Forest Pond House, a small, pristine case study of intentional architecture by TDO Architecture.

The Bureau: Collaboration at Its Best

Karine Monié September 18, 2024

The Bureau, a California-based design studio led by Sarah Giesenhagen, crafted an immersive 5,500-square-foot glass pavilion at Caymus-Suisun winery, showcasing their dedication to collaborating with local artists. The pavilion, located in an up-and-coming wine destination near Napa Valley, features custom-made pieces by over 30 creatives, blending art and architecture with nature.

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Studio Rick Joy’s Tubac House: Of the Heavens & Earth

Jenn Thornton September 4, 2024

Even by Studio Rick Joy’s standards, Tubac House is of uncommon stature. Located south of Tucson, roughly 25 miles from the northern Mexico border, the project exploits and explores a relationship to worlds both immediate and distant.

Vincent Van Duysen: Redefines Minimalist Design

Jenn Thornton August 21, 2024

Architect Vincent Van Duysen adds another honest intervention to his repertoire of understated designs with his tour to de force transformation of a 19th century convent into an urban hotel.

Schenkar Luxury Homes: Cutting-edge Sustainability in Scenic Guatapé

Karine Monié May 29, 2024

Built by Schenkar Luxury Homes, this stunning house in Guatapé, Colombia, showcases innovative design harmonized with the natural landscape. Founder Alex Schenkar, with almost two decades of experience, created a sustainable, erosion-resistant home cantilevered over a 55-degree cliff.

Rock Formation: OPEN Architecture’s Chapel of Sound

Jenn Thornton May 1, 2024

Located in rural Chengde, China, at the base of a valley with ruins of the Great Wall, the almost alien-looking performance venue Chapel of Sound, which hosts concerts in warmer climes and contemplation year-round, is an architectural opus by Beijing-based OPEN Architecture.

Northern Exposure: The Rock by Gort Scott

Jenn Thornton April 17, 2024

Fixed to a rocky crag above Alta Lake in the Canadian mountain resort of Whistler, a truly exceptional private house surveys the mountainous landscape from which it is quite literally inseparable.

Neri&Hu Architects: Making Memory

Jenn Thornton April 3, 2024

A contemporary take on traditional Chinese courtyard house by Neri&Hu, a typology based on Confucian ideals where different generations live under the same roof, the structure was built for three siblings, with a memorial garden in tribute to their late mother.

Betsy Brown & Paul Bates Create a Masterpiece: A Mediterranean Oasis in Alabama

Karine Monié January 10, 2024

Interior Designer Betsy Brown and Architect Paul Bates joined forces to craft a 5,500-square-foot masterpiece on 2.5 acres, offering a perfect blend of antique, vintage, and contemporary elements. Drawing inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, the residence seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a tranquil atmosphere that resonates with nature.

The Exterior of The Cotswolds Home by Architect Richard Found

Timeless Fusion: The Cotswolds Home by Architect Richard Found

Jenn Thornton January 10, 2024

Architect Richard Found’s contextual country home in the Cotswolds encapsulates the essence of minimalist design within an 18th-century edifice. Located in the picturesque Cotswolds, this project by Found Associates breathes new life into a derelict gamekeeper’s cottage, blending modernist architecture with the vernacular stone construction of the region.

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