Houses By Design

Guest Suite With a Garden House
This 654-sq.-ft. ADU combines vaulted ceilings, reclaimed materials, and efficient design, offering a flexible guest suite and home office above a new garage.
Keeping It Cottage-Sized
This 2000-sq.-ft. home takes full advantage of its steep site with a contemporary design that blends seamlessly into the neighborhood.
Townhouse Transformation
A sleek, modern redesign maximizes space and light while preserving the building's historical charm.
Scaled to Suit the Site
This thoughtfully designed home preserves the character of its neighborhood while maximizing space for a growing family through careful attention to scale, rooflines, and material choices.
Materials Make a Midcentury Remodel
This midcentury home is reimagined with sustainable materials and a thoughtful design that enhance its historical character and connection to nature.
Modern Mountain Farmhouse
This house blends classic Cape-style architecture with contemporary finishes, offering expansive views, ample natural light, and a thoughtful layout designed for both relaxation and entertaining.
Reinvented Ranch
This single-level home reimagines the traditional layout with a modern, accessible design that emphasizes open spaces, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Three Stories of Style
This three-story home in Austin combines downtown views, modern finishes, and personal touches in a compact urban design.
Functional Floating Home
This floating home maximizes its waterfront location with seamless indoor-outdoor living, a unique two-story layout, and a design that prioritizes light and views.
Small Home on a Hill
A steep roof pitch and barn-red siding help this small house fit in with its Vermont site.

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