The Greenwoods were attracted to the alpine valley’s abundance of open space and long views, photo courtesy Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty Custom furniture-maker uses creative spirit and on-site materials to overhaul historic ranch home Nestled in the vast expanse of the Sierra Valley sits a home with a story...
Former Squaw Valley lift operator packs his new home full of quirky personal features With the first glimpse of the double garage doors, you know something potentially outrageous is going on. The door on the left: full glass panels framed in hot pink. The door on...
Clear Creek Tahoe has long held a grand vision for its 2,136 acres of prime mountain real estate. With each progress-filled day on the heels of a busy winter, that dream is quickly becoming reality. “Clear Creek has a lot going on,” says Mark Tanner,...
Concrete proves its warmth in this impressive Martis Camp estate that blurs indoor and outdoor spaces Thomas Edison—father of the light bulb, phonograph and early motion picture camera—also designed and built the first concrete homes in 1908, many of which are still standing and inhabited even...
One of the home’s bridge connectors leads to a family room nested into rock outcroppings, photo by Vance Fox Talented team uses site challenges to their advantage on rock-littered Martis Camp lot The lot was a little unlovable. The 2-acre parcel sat for a while, unsold and...
Modern and traditional styles blend in this thoughtfully designed mountain home The Grass family simply outgrew their first Martis Camp home. With prowess gleaned from the experience, the Bay Area couple embarked on their next project with valuable building savvy and a honed vision of their...
Fresh yet timeless lakefront home on Tahoe's West Shore draws inspiration from classic shoreline dwellings At the intersection of land and water, Tahoe architecture has traditionally drawn inspiration from the pine-clad topography of the surrounding peaks. Mountain and mountain modern architecture dominate the 72 miles of...
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...