Creating this neoclassical home with a touch of early modern style was truly a team effort between the architect Bobby McAlpine and the builder Newbury North to achieve the desires of the homeowners’ dreams.

The craftsmanship in every detail was executed with precision, including the slate roof where gutters are hidden behind profiled roof cornices that are shaped inwards. Many linear HVAC supplies and returns are concealed within the monolithic plaster and layered oak ceilings. Interior walls are Venetian plaster with a high gloss finish. The build team chose Italian manufacturer Brombal for all the windows and doors. This manufacturer offers narrow sightlines and thermally broken black stainless-steel windows and doors that are featured throughout the home. 

Richard Drummond Davis is the architect of our cover house. He has been an architect for over 40 years and believes the painstaking refinement of proportion and detail establishes the character of a truly great building.

This is particularly true of this residence which has four foot deep flat-roofed, cantilevered eaves that give the illusion of a roof that is totally flat making the look more modern. Beyond the flat cantilevered eaves, the roof is gently pitched creating an attic for housing the mechanical equipment, storage, and for a buffered air space to isolate the second floor from the intense Texas sun.

The transformation of this property represents a remarkable evolution from a grand French colonial-style home to a premier year-round mountain retreat. Originally characterized by its stately architecture, the home has been meticulously renovated to blend luxury with a contemporary mountain-lakeside aesthetic.

This home was intentionally constructed to live in harmony with wildlife’s spectacular migratory patterns. Here, friends and family can witness their seasonal movements, leaving in the fall to return each spring.

For these sound reasons, it was important for the homeowner to put his trust in JH Builders, and focus on designers to peacefully integrate its three pond buildings with its rich, forested landscape. 

Perched above the majestic Pacific Ocean, this Big Island residence is a contemporary oasis nestled within Hōkūli’a Resort. The single-level sanctuary is a testament to luxury living, boasting a grand Koi pond at the entrance and a sprawling backyard with a gazebo, fire pit, putting green, hot tub, and an awe-inspiring infinity pool.

This custom contemporary estate is a masterpiece of design, a collaborative effort between renowned architect Roger Brasel and esteemed interior designer Karen L. Nicholson. With its seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, pocketed glass sliding doors, private outdoor showers, and a spacious covered lanai, this home is a haven for those who love to entertain.

Overlooking Union Bay, this 7,000-square-foot waterfront residence is a thoughtfully-designed family home and an inviting oasis of space and light. It is also a return to roots, as the new house rests on the site of the owner’s childhood home. 

Perched on a steeply sloping lot near the edge of the Deschutes National Forest in Central Oregon, Trailhead House may be the ultimate base for outdoor adventures.

The structure’s geometry is based on a series of blocks that follow the grade of the land as it slopes away from the access road on a dual axis. The blocks are stepped to allow patio spaces to be nestled into the roofs of the blocks below. In the sub-grade lowest level, custom bike display racks flank a professional-grade bike shop on one side and a 12-foot-long fold-away window that connects indoor and outdoor bars on the opposite side. 

This breathtaking epitome of modern mountain living captivates with its exquisite design and remarkable setting. Encompassing nearly 21 acres, this vast property showcases the timeless allure of clean, contemporary aesthetics while honoring the natural beauty of its mountainous surroundings.

The property’s centerpiece is an extensive main residence graced with an additional garage. The entryway provides a captivating first impression, blending the warmth of reclaimed shiplap walls with the contemporary elegance of floor-to-ceiling, black steel European windows and doors. Inside, striking reclaimed timbers accent the shiplap ceilings and harmonize with the natural surroundings, forming a serene, luminous space that channels Scandinavian design sensibilities. Notable for its luxurious comfort, the house is outfitted with integrated environmental controls including heated floors, adding a cozy touch to the sleek, Zen-like design.

Externally, the home features a tasteful combination of stone and reclaimed timbers. The outdoor living space and decks, along with cedar siding, contribute rustic charm while offering ample space for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. This estate is more than an architectural marvel–it’s a lifestyle destination where sophisticated aesthetics meet mountain living.