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A mix of redwood, concrete, and glass, the home has a low-profile facade and a classic midcentury California look.

Asheville-based Logangate Timber Homes has been designing and producing post-and-beam kit houses for over 50 years. Although the company initially offered more traditional dwellings, they have expanded into a range of contemporary cantilevered homes. Their Harmony 3616 model offers 2,200 square feet spread over two floors topped with a butterfly roof.

Clemmons-based Topsider Homes serves all of North Carolina, and they were were one of the earliest producers of post-and-beam prefabricated kit homes in the region. Their factory and showroom near Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offers customers a look at their unique designs, which are well suited to beach, coastal, and inland regions.

Above the bed, a custom wood valence acts as an indirect source of light that washes the wall in an ambient glow.

The exterior’s dark cedar siding was extended into the stairwell to connect the indoors and outdoors.

In the study of this stunning, modern cabin by Murdough Design, corner windows give the home office a tree house feel with views of the lush surrounding canopy and lake.

In the lofted study, a Rakks modular shelf system was recessed into the drywall and topped with laminate boards. A white oak ceiling and flooring are found throughout the home, adding warmth to the minimalist palette.

To bring the client’s idea of "experiential delight" to life, the architects created different visual experiences as you move throughout the house. "As you move through the house you feel different experiences," says Murdough.

Richens transformed an empty delivery van into a cozy, 91-square-foot mobile hideaway.

From the impressive detailing in the custom millwork and stonework to the stellar views, the home is a sight to behold.

The architects expanded the building to a total of 571 square feet. The rear entry, shown here, accesses a loft space that is currently used for storage. In the future, the loft might become an office or additional sleeping quarters, depending on the homeowners' needs.

A timber door painted a vibrant red marks the sheltered entrance.

Extra-dark bronze standing-seam metal partly clads the home and creates an armored appearance.

Front entry pierces through the living room across the pool.