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After the home was assembled, a local contractor built the outdoor concrete patio and barbecue on site.

To avoid excavating the land, Pang and Boyle designed a structural platform to keep the cabin level.

Stuck in the 1970s, this Big Bear A-frame was given a new look for $40,000. The owner embraced the cabin’s midcentury vibe while updating all of the tired decorative elements, like wall-to-wall carpeting and a drab color scheme.

Top 9 Dwellings of 2020: The homes nominated for this year’s Dwell Design Awards represent the best in creative, context-driven design.

After an unexpected disaster, a homeowner takes a rebuild into his own hands (literally).

Go Home by Go Logic is a design/build firm that designs and constructs modular homes that stand out in the crowd: they're both modern and contemporary, but still harken back to the traditional architecture of farms and barns in New England.

A Cor-Ten steel planter running along one side is filled with Carex Ice Dance. “The plantings are minimalist, yet rich in color and texture,” says landscape architect H. Keith Wagner. The wood planters on the top level were custom designed by Kelton Woodwork.

The Sadie CABN is also a short drive from many excellent local restaurants and wineries, says Laidlaw.

A path of restored rock ledges leads to a dry creek, amphitheater, and private gathering space.

Aegean Pool House’s expansive roof structure shelters the indoor/outdoor living spaces beneath it. A freestanding stone fireplace anchors the west side of the living and dining area.

Looking down from the original deck to the Rambler. The new roof deck provides more entertainment space.

A Renlita Floataway garage door is shielded by one of the home’s many overhangs.

Exterior View from across Lake Apache.. nestled in the hillside