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The half bay where the dining space is located opens up to views of the southern fields and provides access to raised vegetable beds.

The master bedroom on the west side of the house includes a cantilevered marble desktop that stretches the length of the window wall. The room looks out over a “future secret garden.”

Sustainably sourced Accoya timber battens extend from the roof to the walls.

“Built with a double skin, the exterior comprises a permeable black-stained accoya timber batten screen, camouflaging the house as though an agricultural building. The roof and facades stretch along the same plane, in a simple and clear gesture,” note the architects.

Even as the square footage of this cottage in Fayston, Vermont, shrank in response to budget constraints, architect Elizabeth Herrmann remained focused on making the space feel warm and functional for a family of four and their dog and cat. "I think the trick to making small spaces feel much larger is to design the experience of being there,

Located on a 13-acre property filled with meadows and wetlands, this home was once a lackluster complex of three midcentury structures—until vonDalwig Architecture unified them with a carefully considered renovation.

Five cabins are located in the pine forest surrounding the main house. “The design for both the main house and cabins at Saltwater Farm resulted from studying traditional Pacific Northwest cabins and refining that vernacular language with one of Scandinavian minimalism,” says designer Taylor Bode.

Top 10 Black Gable Homes of 2020: A dramatic take on an archetypal shape, these pitch-roofed residences cut a striking figure.

The bold yet minimalist residence sits lightly on the land and engages with the surrounding scenery.

In the open-plan living area, one of the highlights is the natural light-filled kitchen from Italian manufacturer Armony.

Friends often camp out at the guesthouse, but on most days, the couple enjoy it as a workspace.

Usually, it's the gorgeous stretch of coastline that gets attention in Montecito, but here it's the mountains. Ample outdoor perches allow guests to revel in it.

Fusing the residence with its stunning backdrop was a priority for architect Dan Weber. It also stands out from the area’s abundance of estates with rolling gardens. "The shou sugi ban works really well with the native California landscape," he says. "The oak trees’ canopy is dark forest green."

Anodized aluminum-and-glass sliding doors are all that separate guests from the peaceful environs.

A fire pit between two wings of the home encourages outdoor living.

To complement the charred cedar cladding Vista Residence, the outdoor furniture is crafted from the same wood.

The expansive, covered patio that extends from the living space features an outdoor kitchen and adjoining pizza oven. “My favorite aspect of the project was that the clients embraced the idea that home can be more than just shelter,” says architect Cavin Costello. “It can be a place that incentivizes you to socialize, think, eat, work, create, and play differently.”

At night, opening the entire top floor is a breeze. Russell-Clarke and Moolsintong are even planning of rigging some kind of sail over the back patio for shade. The hot tub is by Roberts Hot Tubs.