Almost 90 years after it was built, the mansion on Emerald Bay remains a shining example of Scandinavian architecture Helen Henry Smith remembers weaving between the thick trunks of towering pines as summer dusk fell through the forest and twilight grew on the surface of Emerald Bay,...
Martis Camp home serves up fun features with a timeless feel The voluminous great room houses a substantial fireplace surround and comfy living spaces, making it an ideal place for gathering, photo by by Vance Fox The owners of this Martis Camp home sought to build a...
New home designed to fit seamlessly into established Speedboat Beach neighborhood A floor-to-ceiling fireplace towers over the great room, photo by Vance Fox It’s difficult to create a new home that fits in an older development. But that’s exactly what the owners of this rustic-style cabin strove...
Vacation retreat designed for everything from intimate gatherings to large parties The spacious great room is divided with a large fireplace to keep a cozy feel in both rooms, photo courtesy Martis Camp Realty The goal with this Martis Camp spec project was to create a Tahoe...
Historic Homewood cottages blend mid-century sensibility with fresh Tahoe vibe Characterized by its stately demeanor, the bald eagle is dressed in richly toned plumage punctuated with bright yellow irises. Mallards sport a mottled mix of grays and browns but have that most recognizable and slightly festive...
Nakoma Resort is much more than golf and Frank Lloyd Wright The two-year-old, 42-room Lodge at Nakoma was the first such amenity built in the Lost Sierra in more than a decade Forget the Frank Lloyd Wright clubhouse for a minute and the master’s architectural imprint. Put...
Martis Camp home blends in yet stands out with a simple arc and geometric masses The steep contours of Martis Camp lot 517 called for a structure that was as integrated as it would be beautiful. The singular simplicity of a crisp arc, grounded with weighty...
European flavor meets California style with this unique home at the base of Sugar Bowl In this age of dazzling mountain architecture, an increasingly common goal of designers is to create site-responsive homes that allow buildings to blend seamlessly into their natural surroundings. Mork Ulnes...
When Martis Camp received the green light to begin residential construction in 2006, the ambitious project hit the ground running—straight through the country’s worst economic downturn in over 70 years, and with barely a hitch. With momentum on its side, it emerged from the recession...
Oftentimes, a great home is the result of its team—the architect, builder and interior designer—collaborating from the beginning, a process that allows the contractors to share ideas, work together and move forward to create the best possible home. It’s how many successful homes work—but not...