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Collection by Luke Hopping

These Modern Homes Tower Above the Rest

These high-minded homeowners erected vantage points for enjoying breathtaking views.

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A custom-designed chairlift system from Versicor allows Matthew access to the tower. “The new house has really liberated Matthew. My goal is that he will have access to everything by one means or another,” says Ed Slattery.
A custom-designed chairlift system from Versicor allows Matthew access to the tower. “The new house has really liberated Matthew. My goal is that he will have access to everything by one means or another,” says Ed Slattery.
At 32-feet-high, the Chameleon House rises above the water like a watchtower. By spreading 1,650 square feet across eight levels, Anderson Anderson Architects limited the home's footprint and preserved much of its scenic one-acre site.
At 32-feet-high, the Chameleon House rises above the water like a watchtower. By spreading 1,650 square feet across eight levels, Anderson Anderson Architects limited the home's footprint and preserved much of its scenic one-acre site.
The Dome Home is part of a small community that also features seven round houses designed to accommodate designers and visitors. These round towers are all clad in reclaimed bricks. The Dome Home’s visual cues continue throughout the village, manifesting themselves in the form of curving paths and staircases.
The Dome Home is part of a small community that also features seven round houses designed to accommodate designers and visitors. These round towers are all clad in reclaimed bricks. The Dome Home’s visual cues continue throughout the village, manifesting themselves in the form of curving paths and staircases.
Kate and Gerald enjoy the view up there most nights. The chair was salvaged from the original bach on site and reupholstered.
Kate and Gerald enjoy the view up there most nights. The chair was salvaged from the original bach on site and reupholstered.