Exterior Favorites

Built in 1955, the Koerner House was designed by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams, whose distinct midcentury modern style significantly shaped the Coachella Valley’s architectural landscape. Interiors feature Williams’ iconic architectural details, including natural teak wood paneling; built-in cabinetry, credenzas, and vanities; wood ceilings; slump stone walls and fireplace; clerestory windows; board-and-batten redwood siding; and original fixtures. The kitchen has been updated and renovated with modern appliances and stone countertops, but retains its original cabinetry.

A fountain that spills into a palm sheltered pond at the entry.

Setback from the street, this extremely private one level property has sliders with outdoor access, solar panels, and mountain views from every room.

The structure appears to hover above a stone retaining wall.

Aerial View

The house for Kundan's mother, dubbed Chameli, is constructed of two 40 x 8 containers located next to the family's garden.

A Chicago-based firm known for preserving cultural landmarks builds a refined weekend home on Lake Michigan’s southern shore.

The Alerce shingles change color when it rains, moving from red to grey. “It’s alive,” says Marambio.

The Barn Gallery faces southwest to a secluded waterfront bluff, and is surrounded by 4 acres of woodland and a private meadow. Collection and filtration of rain water, and a focus on natural landscaping are integral parts of the Barn Gallery sustainable design philosophy. The rain garden (foreground) functions as a natural filtration system for stormwater runoff headed to the channel below, and is one of the most talked-about features.

Sliding doors by Quantum were made to look like the original panes that couldn't be saved, and they lead to a fire pit outside.

The same large format porcelain was used for the exterior patio, which is flush with the thresholds on the sliding glass doors. Blaine added a small bumpout at the end to accommodate a larger primary suite shower.

Extra-wide concrete pillars help to support the studio at its core.

The rough-hewn stone stairs that lead to the cottage were made by a local stone worker.

The 3,444-square-foot home is set in a rural area near Futrono, Chile.

There's a clear distinction between the lower and upper levels, with stone on the bottom and oak on the top.