Concrete floor and window

Faulker Architects designed this concrete-and-steel home for a family looking to escape to their property near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

The home office's built-in desk has enough space for parents to work while the kids tackle art projects or homework without feeling too crowded.

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors encompass the dining area, framing striking views of the surrounding trees and canyons beyond.