Casi

At night, the quiet drama of the shed roof's angles glows against the darkened forest.

Entry view with small concrete patio for bbq

Front Elevation

A-Frame Entrance and Facade

Perched high in the mountains of Big Bear, California, this 1973 A-frame was renovated by Courtney Poulos into a handsome getaway from Los Angeles.

House is located in a pine forest

Large windows blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living.

House Ocho

When Austin-based firm Matt Fajkus Architecture was tasked with renovating this classic midcentury home, they sought to open up the interior—not only by unifying the common areas into an open-plan layout, but also by literally raising the home's roof. This strategy increased the ceiling height on three sides of the home, allowing for the insertion of clerestory windows to create a bright and airy open living space. "The raised ceiling maintains the original pitched roof geometry to stay harmonious with the existing gabled roof in the private zone," explain the architects in a statement.

Tucked away in California’s Sierra National Forest, this remote and rentable vacation home has a cozy interior that embraces outdoor views.

The wood exterior blends in quietly with the surrounding timber.