Around Lake Tahoe, high-end homes have long been inspired by the landscape. But as the West grows hotter and drier and the risks of wildfire rise, homeowners, architects and builders are rethinking mountain design, resulting in homes that no longer simply complement their surroundings, but...
After falling in love with Donner Lake, a Bay Area resident set out to build a home that reflected the beauty and charm of the location while also creating a legacy she could one day pass on to her adult children. With those parameters in mind,...
When a couple began looking for a summer home at Lake Tahoe, they fell in love with the tranquil setting of a Tahoma property. The 3,895-square-foot home on the forested lot was conveniently located within walking distance of the lake—an added perk for a family...
This home could have been a disaster. The beloved general contractor was diagnosed with ALS and had to leave the job midway through, passing a few months later. The ensuing transition shut down the project for three to four months. Winter weather caused further delays,...
Ryan Marsden, president and principal architect at Marsden Architects, only recently began exploring Donner Memorial State Park....
A collaborative friendship spanning 20 years and more than a dozen projects provided a solid foundation to approach a unique situation. It featured a property that was both private yet exposed, and architecture that would be modern in form yet traditional in its lived expression. ...
In April 2017, Michael and Pam Hillman fell in love—with a southwest Reno home designed in 1978 by acclaimed Swiss architect Eduard Dreier. ...
It's not uncommon for a builder to ascribe a nickname to a project. An affectionate, descriptive moniker is a way to distinguish a house from others that might be underway simultaneously, but it’s also an effective way to characterize the form and scope of a...
Sometimes everything clicks. That was the feeling for a California couple who, after their son left home, decided to try something new. After being introduced to Clear Creek Tahoe by friends, they bought a property with stunning Carson Valley views in July 2020 and within...
“‘Contemporary,’ I find, has become a little bit of a loaded word in architecture and design circles.” Brendan Riley, owner and principal architect of designSense, is talking about designing a home that represents “the moment,” but not in an expected way. The idea is to blend...