Pacific Northwest Homes

Nestled in a second-growth forest, this Pacific Northwest retreat is deliberately simple yet modern.

This unique property in Greenbank, Washington, has striking geometry, as well as a deep connection with the outdoors.

Borrowing from the local rural vernacular, a rugged yet modern artist retreat embraces the landscape.

An Oregon couple taps a local firm to convert their kitchen into the "modern, simple, Scandinavian-inspired" space of their dreams.

In Portland, Oregon, an eco-friendly home boasts sustainable design and vibrant pops of color.

A modern cabin designed by Les Eerkes incorporates freecycled materials and makes a minimal impact on the surrounding forest.

By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, this historic home gets a modern new look.

Each of the home’s four staggered volumes is covered in a blanket of native grasses.

Situated in a high-velocity flood zone on Camano Island in Washington's Puget Sound, this home is a force of its own.

LEVER Architecture calls the project the Fivesquare in reference to the modern glass box that now crowns the traditional Foursquare home.

New owners of an influential Portland, Oregon, house by Pietro Belluschi discover there’s more than architecture on the property.

Nestled in the heavily forested West Hills in Portland, Oregon, the Wald House PDX is a wood-paneled escape that can be booked for the ultimate Pacific Northwest nature retreat.

Architect Risa Boyer deftly redesigns the interior of this 1950 home to ensure it still feels original.

A petite outbuilding is exactly what a couple needed for their Seattle property.

This 1960s abode designed by Moritz Kundig includes a healthy dose of love for Washington's rugged, glorious, natural terrain.

Following his professional hockey career, Cory and Shannon Cross build a lakeside residence on a pine tree-covered hill that captures views of Canada’s shimmering Okanagan Lake.

A design-minded family team with plentiful carpentry experience gives this 1967 abode a modern update while preserving its midcentury charm.

Paving the way for mass timber construction in the United States, The Framework Project, LLC has just announced that it received approval for a building permit that will allow the...

At the 2016 NW Natural Street of Dreams, outdoor projects built with Humboldt Redwood graced a show home and a wine tasting room.

Vancouver-based Hinterland Design assembles a small team of craftsmen to build and finish this modern Valdes Island hideaway in just five weeks.

Peruse these 10 inspiring examples of how prefabricated dwellings can challenge typical assumptions of customization and quality.

In 1937, a photo landed in the hands of The Museum of Modern Art that would propel a young Portland, Oregon, architect, John Yeon, onto the national stage.

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.

The four structures that form Studhorse in Northern Washington encourage family members and guests to interact with the landscape—and form lasting memories with each other.

A strong creative streak runs through the Pacific Northwest, which has recently led to a number of startups popping up in cities such as Portland, which has become one of the...

A seemingly street-shy house near Vancouver opens to reveal an expansive interior.

Seeking a quiet retreat, a couple builds a 1,600-square-foot property where simplicity reigns.

Beautiful things can come in small packages. The compact functionality of tiny homes have prevailed in urban and rural locations alike.

Known for its natural beauty and rich culture, Portland has become a proud hub of architectural excellence.

If the Pacific Northwest conjures up images of homes that are closely connected with waterways, mountain ranges, or forests—you're on the right track.