Entertainer’s Dream by Lori Morris unfolds as a cinematic sequence of spaces, each designed to heighten anticipation, drama, and indulgence as you move through the home. From the very first step inside, the experience is intentional, immersive, and unapologetically glamorous.  The entrance stair hallway sets the tone with sculptural confidence. A sweeping curved staircase becomes an architectural centerpiece, wrapped in deep blue textured walls that feel tactile and couture-

At Bureau Namas , a Los Angeles–based residential design studio focused on high-end custom homes, design is approached as a long-term investment rather than a momentary expression of style. Whether building a home for the first time or undertaking a thoughtful rebuild, the most successful projects follow a clear and deliberate framework. Over years of practice, our studio has refined a four-step approach that balances elegance, performance, and livability — ensuring homes th

Founded in 2021 by Latvian-born entrepreneur and designer Emils Daujats, Mr. Eight Development  has wasted no time establishing itself as one of the UAE’s most closely watched newcomers in high-end real estate. Drawing on more than two decades of European development experience, Daujats has transplanted a design ethos that prizes natural materials, architectural integrity, and long-term liveability over quick-turn mass production—an approach vividly on show in the firm’s grow

Rustic, modern and completely unique, this Martis Camp residence, Kahl Residence , by Dennis E. Zirbel , Architect, is all about lifestyle: indoor/outdoor living, family gathering, and entertaining friends. A mosaic of reclaimed wood on the exterior, living roofs, an inground “natural” spa and a cantilevered lower floor clad in corrugated steel set this home apart. On the interior, exposed structure, wide plank oak flooring, custom steel details and reclaimed wood wall paneli

KingsGate Luxury Homes  has been recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards  with two major honors: Best Luxury Custom Home Developer in Ontario, Canada, and Best Luxury Residential Property for 71 Northwood Drive in Ontario, Canada.  These awards spotlight the company’s bold architectural direction, progressive construction techniques, and strong design identity that resonate with the demands of the contemporary luxury market. The celebrated residence at 71 Northwood Drive exempl

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This home ( French Creek Workshops ) for a newly retired couple sits beside a wetland on a four-and-a-half-acre site once used as an animal sanctuary. Conceived as a serene retreat immersed in nature, it offers comfort and beauty throughout the seasons—sheltering its occupants during the cool, rainy months and opening outward during the dry, warm season. Designed for aging-in-place and multigenerational living, the single-level plan eliminates stairs, while gentle terracing a

Aerie\noun. 1: the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountain top. 2: an elevated and often secluded dwelling, structure, or position.  This 3,800-square-foot home was designed for the architect’s brother and his wife. The couple shared a common dream to build a home. Situated in an urban neighborhood a few blocks from Kirkland’s city center, the site has territorial views of Lake Washington from the upper floor. The home is intended to be open and light, a breath of fresh air l

The Loyal Captain is a new addition and landscape update to an historic landmark-designated 5,000 square foot residence built in 1933 in Seattle by ship captain Ole E. Nelson as a copy of his boyhood home in Bergen, Norway. The original house was constructed with a very high level of craftsmanship in a style consistent with Scandinavian vernacular building traditions and has been maintained in excellent condition.  Throughout the house can be seen examples of Norwegian folk

A small outpost is bermed into a steep slope site with mountain bike and cross-country ski access for an outdoor enthusiast. Located in Mazama, Washington, the site for this small cabin lies in the heart of the Methow Valley. The dramatic views and opportunity for year round recreation drew our client to this region. A strong relationship to the topography and a response to the drastically different seasons were key to the design. Tinyleaf serves as an outpost for the site (a

A luxuriant forest of Jeffrey and sugar pine mixed with white and red fir covers this two acre site at roughly 6,300 feet above sea level in the Martis Valley near the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Gently sloped, the site falls toward the south with views to the Northstar California ski resort. The simple rectangular plan is placed to minimize impact on the site, leaving a three-dimensional screen of 115 trees 60 to 90 feet tall surrounding it. The smaller second level contains