For a family putting down lasting roots in Park City, this 10,000-square-foot estate within the gated enclave of Quarry Mountain Ranch is conceived as both sanctuary and legacy. Designed to evolve alongside its owners, the home balances permanence with a deep sensitivity to the land it inhabits. Thoughtfully positioned within an alpine meadow shaped by the gentle flow of McLeod Creek, the residence embraces its setting. The waterway threads through the property, sustaining native grasses and drawing elk, deer, and migratory birdlife, grounding daily life in the rhythms of season and landscape. Broad planes of glass and sheltering rooflines frame uninterrupted views of ski slopes and distant ridgelines, while long sightlines pull natural light deep into the interior. Terraces and covered outdoor rooms mediate between house and meadow, creating spaces for gathering, reflection, and year-round connection to the outdoors. A restrained palette of wood and stone echoes the textures of the terrain, lending warmth and durability to the home’s contemporary expression. A separate guest house extends the architectural language, forming a discreet compound that supports family life, hospitality, and the enduring cadence of alpine living. Architecture: Advanced Design Interior Design: Erin Brewer Design

This stately "Jacobethan" classic revival home was designed by Varian and Williams in 1906 and expanded in the 1920's. The exterior was preserved and 95% of the work happened inside. The only sign of new work are three window wells for the basement. Philip Wegener Photography

The clients enjoy entertaining guests in their home. They enjoy sports events, but don't necessarily enjoy the hustle 'n bustle of going to the stadium, finding a place to park, and in the case of football, freezing to death. They much prefer sharing the ambiance of their comfortable home, offering snacks and drinks from the bar, and enjoying a round of pool during intermissions and halftime, or watching halftime shows on a state-of-the-art home theater. These clients were so committed to this enterprise, they dedicated their 3,000 sq’ basement, except those areas already used for utility, storage, and mechanical needs, the renovation.To make sure the clients' every wish was met, a complete entertainment area was designed and constructed with ease of movement, lighting, and safety in mind. The area would include a home theater with totally wireless controls, a pool room, and a social area replete with a commercial-grade wet bar. The home theater consists of a screen within a custom cabinet system that also houses the complete audio-visual equipment center. Speakers are nestled in custom benches with the sound cones discretely hidden behind fabric panels. The motor for the panel that hides the screen when not in use is behind a similar fabric panel.The furniture style cabinet has Shaker style doors with walnut peg inlays and leaded glass panels. There are multiple lighting "scenes" for ambiance; low-voltage lighting inside the crown molding, and recessed can lights are discretely placed so that they can provide an extra level of illumination when required.The pool room was walled with a custom wainscot paneling with clear cherry stiles and rails finished with a clear satin lacquer. The panels are of Madagascar ebony with a light satin stain and a clear lacquer finish. A custom cue rack was constructed from clear cherry and backed with the Madagascar ebony panel.Drink rails were custom fabricated from cherry and custom crown molding was fabricated to match the rest of the house. The space is lit with a combination of recessed lights and a series of hidden lights behind crown molding for dramatic effect. The bar area is topped with a custom crown detail to contain the lighting. The bar is constructed in the same manner and fashion as the theater and pool rooms with Shaker style cabinetry with square walnut peg in the door corners and decorative leaded glass door fronts with more than enough front and back bar space to serve and enjoy drinks and snacks. Entry behind the bar is through custom, bi-directional butler doors. A custom bottle display and storage area takes up the bottom half of the bar's back wall. And, for the sake of convenience, a full size automatic dishwasher is installed under the bar for cleaning glasses and stemware. The bar is also tricked out with an espresso machine, its own flat screen TV and AmX video controller. The bar is lit with puck lights in the upper cabinets that illuminate downward through glass shelves, and low-voltage lighting is used behind the bottle display. The bar itself is lit by a series of earthen tone pendant lights.All three areas complement each other and are in total harmony with the remainder of the house. Moldings were matched, carpeting styles were chosen to complement rather than compromise, and muted, natural colors and textures were chosen that complement the surroundings. There is a seamless transition between the newer areas of the home and those already in everyday use. The entire area is a nebula of electrons operating servos, quietly opening and closing hidden switches, mysteriously dimming and brightening lights, and not only creating an alluring atmosphere, but one that is programmable, available at the touch of a finger to a heat sensitive screen, for an individual, or a group. At a single touch the lights in the theater and bar areas dim as the theater screen lowers into viewing position. Not only does the AMX controller open and close shades and window treatments to facilitate better viewing, but on an entirely different level it controls the very access to the property. It opens and closes entryways, external doors and gates as well.None of this magic came easily. Electrical circuits were at a premium. Over heating plagued the AV rack, and pesky rays of light seemed to creep in where and when they were least welcome. An exhaust fan was installed in the AV cabinet to dissipate the heat. New electrical outlets were scheduled and placed while others were moved. The bar area received custom wire chases hidden within the cabinetry. Exterior roll-a-way shutters, all controlled from the AMX controller, were installed and programmed as the answer to those pesky light rays.

Built in 1902, this Portsmouth home epitomized the colonial shingle style common to the surrounding neighborhood at the beginning of the 20th century. In more recent years, the home served as the parish residence for many Christian ministers and their families. Fondly nicknamed Stella Maris, meaning “The Star of the Sea”, the home was privately purchased and delicately renovated. The thoughtful restoration of the exterior gave new life to the interior while being sensitive to the home's original classic design. The home's shingles were given a wash of bright color unlike any other in the neighborhood. The kitchen was relocated to the front of the home to create connectivity to the front porch with street views. Existing windows were removed and fully repaired and reinstalled with the addition of custom exterior storm panels. Photos: Greg West Photography

Across the country, builders and architects are embracing sustainable building and design practices more than ever before. The use of eco-friendly products and materials help to create living environments that are not only sensitive to nature, but still achieves the look and feel desired by the original design. Eldorado Stone is proud to be part of a growing number of award-winning projects that have won the highest levels in sustainable building practices and products available today. Whether it’s a traditional or contemporary design, Eldorado’s versatility and appeal offers an authentic architectural statement while adding the warmth and texture that only stone can provide. Studio26homes, a design/ build firm dedicated to creating highly efficient, healthy homes, recently completed a 4,700+ sf project in Orefield, PA. The private residence earned the Gold rating from the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Green Building Guidelines certification program as the 19th certified project of any level in the country. To reach the gold standard, Orefield had to earn at least 395 points and ended up surpassing that requirement with a grand total of 542 points. Studio26homes hadn’t used Eldorado Stone before this project and were pleased to find that Eldorado is not only passionate about what they do but also back up their products should any problems arise. The fact that Eldorado Stone is locally manufactured, offers low maintenance, is competitively priced, and features the geometric shape they were looking for provided further confirmation that this was the company to work with. They chose Eldorado’s Castle Stone and were originally going to only apply it onto the fireplace and chimney. However, because the product complemented the home’s shade of red, they chose to do a more dramatic application, which resulted in great satisfaction for both the team and the homeowners. Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Custom Castle Stone Builder: studio26homes, Orefield, PA Website: www.studio26homes.com Architect: Alan Mascord Design Associates, Portland, OR Website: www.mascord.com Mason: CM Masonry, Allentown, PA Website: www.cmmasonry.com

Complete redesign & remodel of an existing cabin with a new second story, wrap-around covered deck and outbuilding. Design maximizes environmental sensitivity and long-term energy efficiency while highlighting the mountain site's superb views. Extensive use of reclaimed and salvaged materials maintain and update the cabin's rustic character. Colorful Big Chill appliances and mixed woods and metals add character to the small, efficient kitchen.

ELESGO® 772320 Colorado laminat süper parlaklık yuvarlak kenar ekstra Hassas Highgloss dekoratif Mountain Cherry ELESGO® Süper parlak zemin koridor – Hassas ekstra Anders ve onun özellikle her zaman ELESGO® laminat parke bir güç olmuştur. Bu bizim "Süper Parlak zemin" tahta için özellikle doğrudur. Yuvarlatılmış kenarları boyuna ile parlak yüzeyi gözler için bir mıknatıs yapar. Nefes Bizim sıfır emisyonlu "Extra Sensitive" taşıyıcı plaka insanları serbest bırakır. Zemin bana son derece ince ve yüksek performanslı Raumschalldämmschicht donatılmıştır. "Süper parlak zemin" ekstra Duyarlı sağlıklı yaşam yaşam ve iş bizim katkıdır. Satır: ELESGO® Süper parlak zemin koridor – Hassas ekstra Madde No: 772 320 Yüzey: SÜPER SHINE Dekor: Dağ Kirazı – Mountain Cherry Dekoratif görünüm: Gri Ahşap etkisi Ortak görünüm: Yuvarlak kenar Uzunluk (mm): 1294 Genişlik (mm): 185 Kalınlığı (mm): 8.7 Paket içeriği: 8 panoları Yüzey (m²): 1.92 Bes. Özelliği: tıbben test Sistemini tıklatın: UNILIN Sınıf: NKL 31 Darbe ses yalıtımı: dahil. Laminopax® İşlev: antistatik Yerden ısıtma: Uygun (sıcak su o.Elektrisch) Kenar işleme: mühürlü Bakım talimatları: Silme nemli elektrikli süpürge Laminatbodendüse Uygulama: Döşeme Ürün Tipi: Laminat parke Uygulama: Içeride Yükleme talimatları: ekteki montaj yönergelerine bakın Üretici: HDM Üretici Garantisi: 20 yıl GNS PARKE – http://www.parlak-parke.com

Kitchen and dining in compact ADU cabin in Eastern Washington. Warm , cream walls with modern natural wood cabinetry provide a modern, yet cabin feel.

Old Town Wood Floors is a premium wood flooring company operating in Winston Salem and the surrounding areas. We bring skill and artistry to the world of home design with expert workmanship in refinishing and installing wood floors. We specialize in customized designs, dark stains, and the use of reclaimed wood, as well as in sensitive historical restoration.

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This round deck blends seamlessly with the sensitive landscaping surrounding the home. Made of low maintenance Trex decking and Feeney CableRail framed in CrystaLite aluminum rail balusters, this deck will be virtually maintenance-free.

The renovations to this 50-storey half-level home in Mont-Royal include several interventions affecting the appearance of the building. While being part of a conceptual approach respectful of the material qualities, the original proportions of the building and its openings, our intervention rationalizes the distribution of the materials on the facades. The installation of a continuous stone wall above the windows of the ground floor all around the building separates the facades of the DRC with stone or brick from the new coating of anthracite gray fiber cement panels used on all upstairs. The modulation of the panels and the position of the joints aligning with the mullions of the new windows give a coherent and dynamic rhythm to these wall surfaces. The large eaves are highlighted by the replacement of the aluminum soffits with wooden boards dyed in the color of the new mahogany double entry door. A new steel entrance canopy with integrated lighting and a wooden ceiling such as the new soffits complete the sensitive and respectful modernization of the original characteristics of the house.

Ground up build in Savannah, Ga - neighborhood gentrification area, loaded with galleries, restaurants, boutiques - and now, new homes that are sensitive to the old Savannah architecture. We worked hand in hand with the builder and homeowner from blueprint to accessory placement - all finishes and furnishings selected to withstand a coastal lifestyle and a big old dog!

The previous version of this house was featured in a 2008 Connecticut Cottages & Gardens magazine story. Merrimack Design peeled away Post Modern modifications to the home and landscape, designed sensitive new additions and comprehensive alterations to restore the integrity of the original mid-century modern design. Photo credit: Carl Tremblay

Motion sensitive faucet allows you to turn on the water without touching the handle. Perfect for instances where you have dirty hands while cooking.
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With the owners' high expectations for quality and design, Burnette Builders, in collaboration with Architect Jack Carson, AIA took on this challenging project to create one of the most meticulous homes built by the Burnette construction team. The home's design and construction expertly incorporate a blend of steel, stone, and wood. The home structure made out of red iron that was hot-dipped galvanized provided exact standards of sleek finishes and precise lines and angles. The extensive use of limestone collected from the property gives a true Hill Country Texas feel warmth by accents of Ipe wood throughout the house's exterior. The result is a well-crafted home sensitive to sustainability imbued with a tone and texture that is ageless.

This Spanish Revival takes its place among the graceful and genteel tradition of Santa Barbara architecture. Located in a secreted area of Montecito, the house is tucked amidst a wooded glen along a riparian creek bed. Carefully sited at the top of a rolling green, the building provides a strong form in the natural landscape. With its reference to historical precedent, the house is both undeniably familiar and tangibly rich. Site sensitivity and pure spatial relationships combine in new ways, showing that what’s old can be new again. An entry courtyard concealed behind a pair of wooden doors of Moorish design begins the entry sequence. The courtyard, wrapped around an existing mature oak tree, creates an outdoor room, which establishes an interplay between interior and exterior spaces, a theme that recurs throughout the house. An exercise in scale and proportion, the 5,000-square-foot residence is imbued with classic detail and richness found in the Spanish Colonial architecture characteristic of George Washington Smith and others. Interior spaces are created through pure and varied geometric volumes, and are elaborated by opened beamed ceilings, groin vaults and Moorish arches.

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