A residence designed for informal gathering and relaxation on a quiet cove near Acadia National Park. Conceived of as a compound of connected gathering spaces with adjacent private retreat spaces. The "village" of structures is designed to open and close seasonally with large sliding barn doors. These also modulate light, air and views into and out of the cottages. Carefully positioned to take advantage of the rich variety of views and sloping topography, the cottages have integral terraces and retaining walls to negotiate the undulating land-form. One arrives at the high point of the site and the long barn axis and navigates between the cottages to the main entrance. Once inside, the home deliberately reveals unique views to the ocean, mountains and surrounding spruce forest.

Modern Retreat is one of a four home collection located in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The site, formerly home to the abandoned Kachina Elementary School, offered remarkable views of Camelback Mountain. Nestled into an acre-sized, pie shaped cul-de-sac, the site’s unique challenges came in the form of lot geometry, western primary views, and limited southern exposure. While the lot’s shape had a heavy influence on the home organization, the western views and the need for western solar protection created the general massing hierarchy. The undulating split-faced travertine stone walls both protect and give a vivid textural display and seamlessly pass from exterior to interior. The tone-on-tone exterior material palate was married with an effective amount of contrast internally. This created a very dynamic exchange between objects in space and the juxtaposition to the more simple and elegant architecture. Maximizing the 5,652 sq ft, a seamless connection of interior and exterior spaces through pocketing glass doors extends public spaces to the outdoors and highlights the fantastic Camelback Mountain views. Project Details // Modern Retreat Architecture: Drewett Works Builder/Developer: Bedbrock Developers, LLC Interior Design: Ownby Design Photographer: Thompson Photographic

The angled roof lines of the Crusader hover over a negative-edge pool and add even more drama to the incredible sunset beyond. The builder’s courage to see this project vision through to the end was rewarded with a record price per square foot for Scottsdale, a testament to the fact that buyers find intrinsic value in passionate design. Estancia Club Builder: Peak Ventures Interior Design: Ownby Design Landscape: High Desert Designs Photography: Jeff Zaruba

Photography by Todd Bush
Mid-sized minimalist open concept porcelain tile and brown floor living room photo in Charlotte with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand

Designed for the in-laws who love to escape the snow with a visit to sunny Arizona, this guest suite has all the amenities of a 5-star hotel. The luxurious linens are Bella Notte from The Linen Tree. Project Details // Sublime Sanctuary Upper Canyon, Silverleaf Golf Club Scottsdale, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: American First Builders Interior Designer: Michele Lundstedt Landscape architecture: Greey | Pickett Photography: Werner Segarra Bedding: The Linen Tree https://www.drewettworks.com/sublime-sanctuary/

Enter the great room from the pool. Custom - ceilings, furniture, media cabinet, rug, table, salt water aquarium all with high end stone flooring beneath.

This 2,700 square-foot renovation of an existing brick structure has provided a stunning, year round vacation home in the Lake Sunapee region. Located on the same footprint as the original brick structure, the new, one-story residence is oriented on the site to take advantage of the expansive views of Mts. Sunapee and Kearsarge. By implementing a mix of siding treatments, textures and materials, and unique rooflines the home complements the surrounding site, and caps off the top of the grassy hill. New entertainment rooms and porches are located so that the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains are always prominent. Dressed in bright and airy colors, the spaces welcome conversation and relaxation in spectacular settings. The design of three unique spaces, each of which experience the site differently, contributed to the overall layout of the residence. From the Adirondack chairs on the colonnaded porch to the cushioned sofas of the sunroom, personalized touches of exquisite taste provide an undeniably comforting atmosphere to the site. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre

Serpentine dry stacked granite walls celebrate regional materials while transforming this sloping yard into a multilevel extension of home. It features a secluded fire pit that looks out over a striking view of the stormwater pond below and mountains in the distance, activated by the occasional glimpse of local wildlife populations including bald eagles and deer. Two cedar pergolas act as an outdoor extension of home and provide afternoon shade both inside the house and out. Photography: Louie Jeon Photography

A carefully restrained material palette of combed-face white limestone cladding, plaster, and zinc completes a refined and tranquil architectural composition. Project Details // White Box No. 2 Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Ownby Design Landscape Design (hardscape): Greey | Pickett Landscape Design: Refined Gardens Photographer: Jeff Zaruba See more of this project here: https://www.drewettworks.com/white-box-no-2/

Patio - patio idea in DC Metro

Photography by Todd Bush
Example of a large minimalist beige two-story mixed siding flat roof design in Charlotte

Succulents provide a low-maintenance and low water option for your outdoor OR indoor space. They also act as amazing ground covers and are a great alternative to lawns! Photo cred: Joshua Thayer

This 4,500 sq. ft. house site is perched with breathtaking westerly views to the slopes of Mad River Glen and Green Mountains. The exterior palette is composed of Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding, board form concrete and natural Hemlock ceilings. The interior is a combination of bright soaring rooms, private cozy retreat spaces and modern-minimalism. The large European windows and doors along with the continuous wood ceilings to the exterior mend the indoor and outdoor living experience. The Mad River View project tapped a number of regional craftspeople and engineers for the collaboration on many items including a stunning steel and oak staircase, cantilevered concrete deck, locally crafted blackened steel cabinetry, oversized oak entry doors and modern veneer cabinetry. The wooded site has a clean modern landscape of bluestone, river birches and grass plantings with the idea that the lush fern undergrowth will grow back as a transition to the woods.

A residence designed for informal gathering and relaxation on a quiet cove near Acadia National Park. Conceived of as a compound of connected gathering spaces with adjacent private retreat spaces. The "village" of structures is designed to open and close seasonally with large sliding barn doors. These also modulate light, air and views into and out of the cottages. Carefully positioned to take advantage of the rich variety of views and sloping topography, the cottages have integral terraces and retaining walls to negotiate the undulating land-form. One arrives at the high point of the site and the long barn axis and navigates between the cottages to the main entrance. Once inside, the home deliberately reveals unique views to the ocean, mountains and surrounding spruce forest.

Köllen Bookshelf is a modular shelf design that allows the user to interact with it. This differentiates it from other classic pieces of furniture. Köllen Bookshelf is a shelf created from the repetition of adaptable pieces in matter of size and shape of the objects on it. Its autonomous structure allows an independent working of each of the strips, so that they can be placed in different positions according to the user’s need. This structure will also allow for it to be a considerably decorative element: it follows a clean structure broken by a curved edge that represents the mountains, in a nod to the piece’s originary region.

After years of returning to the flat plains of the Midwest from their travels throughout the Rocky Mountains, the owners of this residence charged Kane Brothers with the design and construction of their dream landscape, bringing the Western Ranges to their home. More than 150 species of plants and trees mutually-native to the Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions were added to establish credibility and biodiversity. A 130-foot stream winds its way through paths, plants, and waterfalls, eventually encircling a 2,000 square foot, multi-tiered patio space constructed of massive slabs of naturally cleft stone. The large bluestone patio and boulder retaining walls complement the architecture of the home while creating a natural transition from its interior into the landscape. An extensive lighting system provides a dramatic setting against the tapestry of the gardens offering intimate entertaining spaces and striking focal points. Other amenities in this Kane Brothers Environment include a tennis/sports court, putting green, walking paths, and a fire pit fashioned within a boulder wall for an inviting space perfect for an evening glass of wine or s’mores.

A casual dining area adjacent to the kitchen includes a custom, rift-sawn oak dining table by Peter Thomas Designs and double-drum pendants from Hinkley Lighting. Limestone walls and floors, plus Douglas fir ceilings are characteristic of the home's interiors. Project Details // Now and Zen Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Brimley Development Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Dino Tonn Limestone (Demitasse) flooring and walls: Solstice Stone Windows (Arcadia): Elevation Window & Door Pendants: Hinkley Lighting Dining table: Peter Thomas Designs https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/

Interior designer Claire Ownby says the key to this project was balancing the function of the rooms with enough display space for the homeowners' amazing art collection. The sculptures and painting above it are by Francesco Clemente. Project Details // Upward Bound Optima-Kierland Condo, Scottsdale, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Interior Designer: Ownby Design Lighting Designer: Robert Singer & Assoc. Photographer: Austin LaRue Baker Bench: Art Solutions https://www.drewettworks.com/upward-bound/

Media room with fabric acoustical walls and custom stainless steel wave doors. Full black out shades integrated on windows. All the electronic whistles and bells you can imagine for a great media experience. Rear high level seating not shown.