In Portland’s dynamic Division Street district, the Ellen Browning Building by Hacker redefines aging in place through architecture rooted in friendship, care, and community. Conceived by a group of close friends determined to preserve their social bonds into later life, the mixed-use residential project transforms the co-housing model into a refined, urban expression of independence […] More
In Camden, Maine, The Roost by OPAL Architecture sits lightly on a wooded slope overlooking a lake, with glimpses of nearby mountains through the trees. The 2,520-square-foot home was conceived as a year-round family retreat, shaped by both environmental sensitivity and the constraints of a strict conservation easement. The result is a structure that maximizes […] More
Sparano + Mooney Architecture, with studios in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, has unveiled Nest, a custom 8,207-square-foot residence set within an aspen grove in Utah. Designed as a legacy home for a California-based family, the dwelling balances privacy and recreation, pairing passive design strategies with a program tailored to mountain living. RESIDENTIAL The […] More
The Anchorage Road Artist Studio in Germantown, New York, is a 680-square-foot space designed by Ballman Khapalova for artist Natasha Sweeten. The project serves as a hybrid of painting workspace and office, conceived to be economical, efficient, and deeply connected to its surroundings. ART Set on a steep slope adjacent to a renovated 1800s farmhouse, […] More
Sodon Lake House by architect Disbrown Iannuzzi, overlooks one of Michigan’s rare dichothermic lakes, a natural feature that inspired its name. Positioned on a sloping site, the residence initially presents as a modest mid-century atomic ranch from the road. Inside, however, the design reveals a layered layout that shifts across intermediate floor levels. Each tier […] More
STORYN Studio for Architecture has garnered international acclaim for its design of the forthcoming Woodson African American Museum of Florida in St. Petersburg. The project, which has already received four major awards and stands as a finalist for another, demonstrates the firm’s commitment to cultural integrity, innovation, and architectural excellence. Recognized by institutions including the […] More
In the rugged landscape of coastal Maine, Little House on the Ferry by OPAL introduces a sensitive approach to building within a site marked by history and natural resilience. Conceived as a seasonal guest residence, the 890-square-foot project sits on an island once defined by fishing, farming, and granite quarrying. Its owners, who live primarily […] More
Tetherow Overlook House designed by Hacker sits on a bluff in Bend, Oregon, looking out across the Central Oregon high desert. The 7,600 square foot residence balances sculptural architecture with a material palette that feels both rich and restrained. Designed to frame both intimate and expansive views, the home supports a lifestyle built around entertaining, […] More
Heliotrope has designed a new tasting room for Archery Summit, the Oregon winery founded in 1993 and known for its pinot noir from the Willamette Valley. Over the years, the winery became known for producing high-quality pinot noir wines, operating from a facility designed to manage every stage of production, from grape harvest to bottling. […] More
The Smithsonian Channel aired an episode of How Did They Build That? featuring the creation of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. The program examined the architectural and engineering process behind the 102,000 square foot building, which opened earlier this year as a tribute to Medal of Honor recipients. Footage filmed by […] More
Located at the base of the Three Sisters mountains in Oregon’s Central Cascades, the 1,800 acre Black Butte Ranch serves as both a residential area and vacation destination, with its lodge designed by Hacker. Originally built in the early 1970s, the Ranch included a Lodge that became a central feature of the community. In 2013, […] More
Alterstudio Architecture designed the Falcon Ledge Residence on a steep ravine in Austin, Texas. From the street, the land drops off so sharply that most considered the lot unbuildable. Instead of leveling or reshaping the site, the architects worked with the terrain. They created a staging platform adjacent to the curb and used it as […] More