Western Modern

Perched high in the mountains of Big Bear, California, this 1973 A-frame was renovated by Courtney Poulos into a handsome getaway from Los Angeles.

Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017

In Washington’s Methow Valley, a modern cabin with an outdoor living room allows views of the surrounding woodland and meadow to perforate its volume. By day, the Chechaquo Lot 6 cabin gives the impression of floating in a forest clearing; by night, its windows glow against the wooded darkness. From all vantage points, the landscape permeates this 1,000-square-foot cabin, designed for two outdoor enthusiasts and tucked at the toe of a dramatic slope in Winthrop, Washington.

A Carrara marble backsplash adds cool contrast and a sense of drama when set against the custom oiled-steel black cabinetry in the renovation of the kitchen in this A. Quincy Jones home in Los Angeles.

Architect Andrew McAvoy created an earth-sheltered house in Scotland for Gavin and Angelique Robb and children Scarlett and Gus.

The geometric addition, with its cedar rain screen, is joined at the hip with the more traditional residence.

Guest House on a Lake in Mercer Island, Washington

- North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017

Entry view with small concrete patio for bbq

Nicknamed the Floating Farmhouse, this 200-year-old home inspired one former copywriter to delve into architecture as a living. Inside, renovator and owner Tom Givone mixes vintage and industrial decor. Photo by Mark Mahaney.

To maximize the space for guests, the structure features six private sleeping areas, including two that do double duty, like this space that incorporates an office.

The 5,700-square-foot getaway features glazed screens surrounding the living and dining areas.

The dining area features ebonized quarter-sawn oak cabinetry with travertine work surfaces.