Like many of Tahoe’s 1970s-era homes, the house in Alpine Meadows showed its age: low ceilings, an uninviting entryway, outdated spaces and, above all, a failure to capture its stunning surroundings. “The main goal of the client was to increase the size and openness of...
Given the number of awe-inspiring projects they work on, Tahoe’s home designers don’t typically prefer to discuss their spec projects. But this Martis Camp home is no ordinary spec. “The team behind the project approached it as if they were designing their own home....
By any measure, architect Julia Morgan was unprecedented in her field. Among many noteworthy accomplishments, she was the first woman to graduate the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and go on to have decades of success, stacking up over 700 projects throughout an...
What’s an architect to do given a two-story-tall mound of boulders in the middle of a homesite? For Dennis Zirbel, the answer was obvious: Take full advantage of it. “Not many homesites have that kind of a natural feature to work with,” the Truckee-based architect...
John Huster and Aiwah Chang wanted a home that felt like part of a community in Tahoe. They found what they were looking for in a 2,277-square-foot property in Dollar Point, but the house itself was small, outdated and lacked a garage. Behind the expertise...
When their son wanted join the Northstar California ski team, a Carson City–based couple decided to move to Incline Village, living in a rental while they looked at real estate. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, wanted something private but nice, a fulltime house...
This was no run-of-the-mill remodel, despite the original intent. In 2014, Truckee’s SANDBOX Studio and Mark Tanner Construction were hired to open and brighten the interior space of a home along the Truckee River near Squaw Valley. From that initial concept, however, the project...
Contemporary Reno home perfected with efforts from a talented team To realize the potential of this Reno home, the owner assumed the role of an inspiring coach leading a hand-selected team of all-stars. After recruiting a group of talented individuals, she instilled trust and confidence in...
Carnelian Bay second home combines classic look with fun amenities When guests unpack their bags and settle in to this Carnelian Bay home—and naturally gravitate to the game room, two piers and plethora of seaworthy toys—it’s tough to pry them away from the lakefront estate. “What’s funny...
A secluded Martis Camp retreat pushes into the forest...