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

With an owner’s vision for a refined retreat notable for fluid spaces and artful details, this centrally located Austin residence makes the most of its steeply sloped, leafy site in an established Austin neighborhood. Throughout the 5,295-square-foot house, the flow of spaces is informed by natural light; rooms open one after another and draw one forward to discover what comes next.  Two deceptively simple single-story gabled structures are connected by a glass entry foyer th

For over four and a half decades, Castro Lighting has been the epitome of the fusion of skilled craftsmanship, enduring design, and commitment to innovation. Since its foundation in 1978, the brand has become a beacon of excellence, radiating a luminosity that transcends mere functionality to become an integral part of the interiors it adorns. Illuminating residences, hospitality retreats, and commercial spaces with a refined touch of luxury and timeless sophistication, Cast

Sonoma Cast Stone is at the forefront of a design revolution, where contemporary concrete has emerged as a signature element in luxury interiors. No longer confined to utilitarian uses, concrete is now the medium of choice for architects and designers seeking to merge raw beauty with refined sophistication. And no one pushes this boundary further than Sonoma Cast Stone. As pioneers in high-end architectural concrete, Sonoma Cast Stone was the first to reimagine this ancient

Nestled in Northern California’s wine country, Sonoma Forge draws inspiration from a legacy of industrial artistry—where the glow of foundry fires and the rhythm of hammer on anvil forged more than just metal, but a heritage of craftsmanship. Today, that tradition lives on in a bold, contemporary collection that speaks directly to the evolving language of luxury design throughout the home and even onto the grounds. Sonoma Forge has become a standout in the world of high-end

One of many new builds and renovations completed for Theorem wine estate in Napa Valley, the structure Richard Beard Architects designed to serve as the vineyard’s private tasting room and special event venue—known as The Old Barn —is a faithful reinvention of the namesake, 19th-century livery shed that once stood in its place before falling into disrepair and eventually collapsing in a storm.  Photo documentation of the original barn’s shape and materials palette—it was a c

A major renovation reimagines a historic 3-acre country estate in Minnesota. A new floor plan layout and interiors modernize the home with a contemporary look and flow for a young California family. The sprawling, serially remodeled historic house on the shore of Lake Lydiard had dim, disconnected interiors that blocked the sightlines between rooms. The mismatched styles of five successive renovations over the last century left the expansive 8,945-square-foot house feeling sm

Perched atop a wooded slope, The Roost residence overlooks one of Maine’s lakes with filtered views of nearby mountains. The 2,520-square-foot house was designed as a year-round retreat for a large extended family. To maximize the use of available footprint—the home sits within a conservation easement and the buildable footprint was severely limited—a two-story porch was designed on one end of the building volume to provide several overlapping features including a sheltered

Serenity and calm were the central themes guiding the renovation of a classic home situated on a 360-foot, west-facing lakefront property on Lake Washington. Undertaken by a newlywed couple, they embraced the home’s potential with enthusiasm. Working together with the design team, the goal was to transform the property while preserving architectural integrity. The renovation process involved a comprehensive redesign that redefined the home’s interior layout. The kitchen was r