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Floor plan of Lookout Park Remodel by Brockett Architects

At Las Rocas, you always have two views: the lake and the rocks, which was the impetus for erasing the corners of the home. “The corner openings were a must for this project, because they really connect you to the outside,” says architect Ignacio Urquiza.

The home is nestled in a stand of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir trees. The family relocated a smaller cabin to make room for their new retreat, and they plan to convert the original structure into a game room for the kids.

In addition to the main living space, the property also features a detached out building.

Snow guards create seasonal insulation, and stormwater runoff is directed to infiltration systems to protect Lake Tahoe.

Floor Plan of Charlie’s Cabin by Chamberlain Architects

“We didn’t want anything flashy. Just something that belonged here,” Andrew says. The cabin’s gabled form is preserved and reclad in black Colorbond steel blends into the surrounding bushland.

As part of the angles of the structures, there are tight quarters—like this one in the kids' bathroom. A separate water closet keeps the room from feeling too tight.

The dining table was designed and built by Ford using antique pine. The sculptural oak chairs are from the 1970s. They were sourced from the Netherlands with the help of local designer Hailey Kolbe.

Floor Plan of Redwood Airstream by Buena Vista Van Co

Floor Plan of Fort Davis House by Remote and Fox Fox Studio

Floor Plan of Perrier Residence by Cicada

Lake|Flato designed a weekend home on North Fork, Long Island that nods to the rustic agricultural structures dotting the region. Western red cedar siding is stained black to help the home's three structures recede into the landscape.

Previously, a screened porch at the front left had been enclosed for additional living space, but wasn’t very usable, so Jobe and Corral converted it back to its original purpose. Now, it serves as a mudroom and a transition space before entering the living room. The preserved board and batten siding is painted Benjamin Moore ‘Kendall Charcoal’ and the ceiling fans are from Schoolhouse. Board-formed concrete replaced the brick, and new steps are formed by limestone slabs taken from the tops of quarries so that the top surface is natural.