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In the new master suite, a clerestory window reveals the exterior wood batten screen, which provides both privacy and light.

Sited on a triangular plot, Barnhouse Werkhoven enjoys a small front yard with sun in the afternoon, and a rear garden looking out to the fields.

Windows were carefully oriented to capture views of the landscape.

The asymmetrical, angular forms of the roofs create a dramatic interior filled with light from clerestory windows and high ceilings.

Located on the site of an existing home, Ridgeview House keeps a similar layout and footprint to the original.

"Stepstone allows you to think about how buildings tie into landscapes,

Mela Breen and David Good set out to build a zero-energy property that blended into its surroundings in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

The bold roofline was inspired by iconic midcentury modern forms found in the work of Wexler, Berkus, and Koenig, as well as the the bathing boxes at Port Phillip Bay.

For the extension, Bureau Fraai decided to extend the current old barn next to the farmhouse. While the existing barn was built from bricks and ceramic roof tiles, the façade and roof of the extension are made of black pre-weathered titanium zinc with hidden aluminum window frames that give it a bold and modern feel.

Australian firm Nest Architects drew inspiration from Palm Springs minimalism, California-style bungalows, and Australia's Queenslander homes.

The 5,200-square-foot retreat is designed to look like a cluster of old barns upon first glance.

The entrance to the house.

A lower lounge deck, private grassy yard, and guest house complete with flex space for studio, gallery, gym, or home office is accessible via a bridge that crosses the pool.

"The geometry creates varied spatial experiences—expansion and contraction horizontally and vertically—reinforcing the series of stepped courtyards," says architect Andrew Simpson.

Comprised of a series of modules, The Madrona model from NODE is capable of virtually endless combinations. Each module ranges from 165 square feet to 570 square feet, with features like a sheltered deck (one of the semi-outdoor modules) available.

The east and west facades of the home feature mahogany siding, while the north and south facades are wrapped with bluestone siding.

Wood screens blur the boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The simple, gabled forms extend past one another, creating open spaces for outdoor enjoyment. Timber-clad walls and shingle roofs tie all the volumes together.

Large sliding glass doors open onto a backyard retreat complete with a fire pit and swimming pool.