Three barn-like forms combine for a modern Martis Camp farmhouse In architecture, creating a sense of simplicity isn’t exactly easy. It’s a matter of restraint, of simultaneously showcasing yet streamlining the design. Such was the case for one Martis Camp home. The Bay Area–based homeowners approached...
Ski-loving family builds mountain dream home on historic property When speaking of how and where the modern ski experience was born, Truckee’s Hilltop region glows with a folkloric quality. The first mechanical ski lift in the nation was erected on these relatively modest slopes in the...
New Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe brings luxury to the South Shore For more than a century, the South Shore of Lake Tahoe has functioned as an enclave for the rich and famous, drawing celebrities from California and across the nation. Today, not much has changed. With...
Ritz-Carlton’s new Lake Club indulges guests in stylish and fun lakefront amenities Guests checking into the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe just got another reason to smile: The Lake Club, an upscale beach house launched last summer to provide the five-star property’s patrons with an exclusive waterfront spot...
Modern home nestled into hillside fits slyly into established west Reno neighborhood Many of the homes found in well-established west Reno neighborhoods have been in place for decades, the aesthetic mix varying between classic ranch houses, stucco-clad high-desert spreads with a touch of Mission detailing, and...
Before the remodel, courtesy photo Former caretaker’s home receives an attractive makeover The trophy lot abutting Lake Tahoe’s intoxicating blue expanse was a coveted find for a Bay Area family of five. But the existing structure—a three-car garage with an outdated living space above—needed an extensive facelift....
Factory-built house uses a series of pavilions to create grand yet intimate spaces In late May of 2016, five trucks arrived at a secluded, treed spot at the far end of Martis Camp after making the 800-mile trip from Bellingham, Washington, near the Canadian border. The site...
Santa Cruz designer capitalizes on homesite’s mature Jeffrey pines and cascading creek Architectural procession can be as elaborate as ceremonious proceedings in a Gothic cathedral or as simple as walking through a lovely garden, up a step or two and into a sheltered entryway. It is...
Northstar home offers the ability to step out the door and click in As a former professional snowboarder who spent a decade on the global circuit, Mike Beallo has visited countless ski areas. “I’ve been all around the world,” he says. “There are so many amazing...
A change in architects mid-build results in a more modern, less mountain Martis Camp home In the field of custom home building, builders must be nimble, ever ready to adjust on the fly. There’s no telling when the design may veer from its original course. Such...