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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

Turada ® Hardwood Shingles will add a touch of rustic elegance to your home and design project. These shingles are where quality and beauty intersect, being both aesthetically pleasing and highly durable. If you desire an authentic country roof look, there is no substitute. Turada® Hardwood Shingles are highly valued and specified by architects, designers and builders worldwide. With global distribution, our hardwood shingles are used world-wide, in Australia, South Africa, M

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

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