7634 Addition

After entering through a gate, the home's charred spruce siding presents a somber face.

“The house is kind of crooked, with rough floors, and no fancy finishes—but it has lots of personality,” says architect Francisco Mesquita Moura.

Set on a sprawling 30,000-square-foot lot, the Lake Vista home has been lightly updated, and it comes with a pool and a cabana.

The existing cabinetry was given new white oak doors, while an additional arched shelving unit was added, as well as an extended end cupboard that extended the islaand.

Hess combined a John Boos butcher-block table with a piece carved by local wood sculptor Vince Skelly to create a sculptural kitchen island. "As soon as [Skelly] brought that in there, [Charlie and Todd's] little daughter hopped up on it and owned it. So, that's where she hangs out in the kitchen," says Hess.

The original chimney breast runs from the kitchen and up through one of the first floor bedrooms. Original timber beams and restored brickwork add to the rustic charm of the space.

The clients for an existing home in Seattle approached Best Practice Architecture with a need to make space for an aging family member, but the home on-site was already filled to the brim. The firm's answer was to expand the existing detached garage into a gracious and airy living suite. The architects worked with the natural, six-foot slope of the site and built the Granny Pad into the hill to gain the needed interior height. The volume on the right is the original garage footprint, which now houses a kitchen and sitting room. The added volume on the left hosts the bedroom, as well as a bathroom beneath the loft space.

Detached Garage with shadow block detail

The exterior of this home was modeled to look like two independent structures. The main house sits parallel to the river allowing views from the entire right side of the home. The garage and au pair/inlaw sweet is detached from the main house except through a shared mudroom.

“This inspiring estate offers a luxurious lifestyle within a serene country retreat. What sets this residence apart is the impressive craft home brewery, which has been created with every luxury a beer aficionado could desire. The property’s functionality and privacy are matched by its close proximity to Asheville, offering the discerning homeowner the best of both worlds.” — Scott McKenzie, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

The Westridge Residence focuses on two compact structures—a main house and detached garage with a guest apartment—linked by a trellis of rebar suspended in a natural catenary curve.

"The adjacent detached garage continues the home’s sculptural language with a curving roofline and high windows," says architect Olson Kundig. Inside, vaulted ceilings further echo the bright and airy interior of the home’s main living space. The garage provides an open workspace that supports the owner’s passion for restoring classic cars, as well as weather-protected storage. Just outside, a defined entry and forecourt create a multipurpose, functional space for both parking and play.

Detached garage, outdoor grill and patio, perfect for summer entertaining.

Illuminated against the forest, Barenhaus is an imposing rural surprise surrounding bucolic stone farmsteads.

Breezeway separates the detached garage and guest suite, pathway leads to the front entry