This dramatic contemporary residence features extraordinary design with magnificent views of Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the ever changing San Francisco Bay. The amazing great room has soaring 36 foot ceilings, a Carnelian granite cascading waterfall flanked by stairways on each side, and an unique patterned sky roof of redwood and cedar. The 57 foyer windows and glass double doors are specifically designed to frame the world class views. Designed by world-renowned architect Angela Danadjieva as her personal residence, this unique architectural masterpiece features intricate woodwork and innovative environmental construction standards offering an ecological sanctuary with the natural granite flooring and planters and a 10 ft. indoor waterfall. The fluctuating light filtering through the sculptured redwood ceilings creates a reflective and varying ambiance. Other features include a reinforced concrete structure, multi-layered slate roof, a natural garden with granite and stone patio leading to a lawn overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Completing the home is a spacious master suite with a granite bath, an office / second bedroom featuring a granite bath, a third guest bedroom suite and a den / 4th bedroom with bath. Other features include an electronic controlled gate with a stone driveway to the two car garage and a dumb waiter from the garage to the granite kitchen.

This modern, open-concept kitchen is a chef's dream and an entertainer's paradise. Soaring ceilings and a curved wood-paneled ceiling create a sense of grandeur, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light, offering views of the surrounding landscape. Two expansive marble islands, each with ample seating, provide plenty of space for food preparation and casual dining. High-end appliances, including a Wolf range and Sub-Zero refrigerator, cater to the culinary enthusiast, while a built-in bar area with glass shelving and under-cabinet lighting invites guests to relax and socialize. The warm tones of the walnut cabinetry and the cool elegance of the marble countertops create a harmonious blend of natural materials, while the sleek lines and minimalist design lend a sophisticated, contemporary feel to the space. Whether cooking for a crowd or enjoying a quiet morning coffee, this kitchen is designed for both functionality and luxurious living.

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The front door was reworked to allow the central focus of the Great Room to be the view of the creek. The Great Room features a soaring ceiling finished in a translucent wash on the v-groove boards, as well as an original commissioned painting by the architect on the job, Chip Hemingway. Mark Steelman Photo

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This is the home of an area pediatrician and her retired neurosurgeon husband near Augusta in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine. The home faces out on one of the largest lakes in the area. The 5,000 square foot house was built on the grounds of a former summer camp and features a soaring two-story great room, kitchen and dining area, a den with a panoramic view of the lake, four bedrooms and a second-floor “tower” office for the pediatrician. More than 8,000 square feet of Englert Series `1300 standing seam metal roof was used for the main house and adjacent garage. The color of the 24 gauge, 20 inch wide standing seam panel is patina green. The primary challenge during installation was the severe 16/12 pitch of the roof and the installation of metal around the dormers on the side of the house facing the lakefront. David Barker of Farmingdale, Maine was the general contractor. C.O. Beck & Sons of Waterville, Maine was the metal roofing company. Installed more than a decade ago, the color and finish of this 1 ½-inch mechanically seamed roof remains as fresh as the day it was installed, despite the harsh, cold winters of the region.

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This house is discreetly tucked into its wooded site in the Mad River Valley near the Sugarbush Resort in Vermont. The soaring roof lines complement the slope of the land and open up views though large windows to a meadow planted with native wildflowers. The house was built with natural materials of cedar shingles, fir beams and native stone walls. These materials are complemented with innovative touches including concrete floors, composite exterior wall panels and exposed steel beams. The home is passively heated by the sun, aided by triple pane windows and super-insulated walls. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

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Set on ten acres abutting protected conservation land, the zoning for this site allowed for a creative multi-unit residential project. The design concept created a sustainable modern farm community of three distinct structures. A sense of individuality is established between the buildings, while a comprehensive site design references historic farms with a home-like, residential scale. An existing structure was renovated to house three condo units, featuring sliding barn doors and floor-to-ceiling storefront glass in the great room, with 25’ ceilings. Across a circular cobblestone drive, a new house and barn structure houses two condo units. Connecting both units, a garage references a carriage house and barn with small square windows above and large bays at ground level to mimic barn bays. There is no parking lot for the site – instead garages and a few individual parking spaces preserve the scale of a natural farm property. Patios and yards in the rear of each unit offer private access to the lush natural surroundings and space for entertaining.

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The Gomez floorplan stands out not just for its curb appeal, but for the beauty carried through every angle of the home. Set on an expansive walkout lot, this home features a large composite deck with sleek black railing, a patio below, and a dedicated fire pit area — ideal for gathering with loved ones and friends in all seasons. A 3.5-stall garage includes a side entry, adding functionality without sacrificing the home’s clean, elegant look. The exterior showcases hip-style roofing and modern lines, giving the Gomez a bold and timeless presence. Inside, the luxurious layout boasts over 3,600 sq ft above grade, with an additional 1,500 sq ft of finished space in the walkout basement — totaling just over 5,100 sq ft throughout. From the covered front porch, you’ll step into a grand entryway leading to a large office with beautiful built-ins, and a spacious laundry room equipped with a stackable unit. The great room features soaring 18-foot ceilings, custom trim details, and a stunning tiled fireplace that draws in natural light and warmth. At the heart of the home, the double island kitchen is a dream for entertaining — offering ample prep space, a prep sink, a second stovetop, and a full pantry. The kitchen flows into a bright sunroom and large dining space, with easy access to the deck for indoor-outdoor living. The main floor also includes a private in-law suite, complete with a custom-tiled shower, double vanity, water closet, and walk-in closet — the perfect balance of comfort and privacy. Upstairs, a striking glass wall railing leads to a spacious loft that overlooks the great room. Two bedrooms sit off the loft, along with a stunning primary suite. This suite features a large tiled shower, soaking tub, dual vanities, a separate toilet room, and a huge walk-in closet with its own washer and dryer for added convenience. The finished walkout basement offers two more bedrooms, a full bathroom, a game room, and a large family room with another fireplace. A custom wet bar with premium finishes makes this space perfect for entertaining. Storage rooms are thoughtfully tucked throughout the lower level, and the walkout leads directly to the patio and fire pit area. This home is loaded with character — from custom trim work to the client-selected finishes that brought their vision to life. The Gomez is a 6 bed, 4.5 bath home with over 5,100 square feet of beautifully finished space.

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This light and bright bedroom features soaring peaked ceiling, modern wall hung nightstands, a custom bed and window seat, and an upholstered wall. An almost wall-to-wall custom area rug is soft underfoot and pairs well with the subtle texture of the plaster walls. Photography by Eric Roth Custom Upholstered Bed by KWI

This 3200 square foot home features a maintenance free exterior of LP Smartside, corrugated aluminum roofing, and native prairie landscaping. The design of the structure is intended to mimic the architectural lines of classic farm buildings. The outdoor living areas are as important to this home as the interior spaces; covered and exposed porches, field stone patios and an enclosed screen porch all offer expansive views of the surrounding meadow and tree line. The home’s interior combines rustic timbers and soaring spaces which would have traditionally been reserved for the barn and outbuildings, with classic finishes customarily found in the family homestead. Walls of windows and cathedral ceilings invite the outdoors in. Locally sourced reclaimed posts and beams, wide plank white oak flooring and a Door County fieldstone fireplace juxtapose with classic white cabinetry and millwork, tongue and groove wainscoting and a color palate of softened paint hues, tiles and fabrics to create a completely unique Door County homestead. Mitch Wise Design, Inc. Richard Steinberger Photography

Grand entry foyer featuring soaring ceilings, custom woven leather bench, statement coral chandelier, and large scale abstract art. Full renovation and furnishings, Windermere waterfront residence. Photography by Stephen Allen.

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