24 Feb At One With the Woods
Thoughtfully sited among towering firs, their grayish-brown trunks lit up by fluorescent green lichen, a custom home on Tahoe’s West Shore has the vibe of a rustic mountain cabin hidden deep in the woods....
24 Feb Modernized Makeover
When Martine Paquin’s name is associated with a home project, you know the interior design is impeccable....
24 Feb From Spec Vision to Stunning Statement
What was once an awkwardly sited house on a challenging Incline Village lot now stands out as a chic mountain-modern residence that sits comfortably in its forested setting, enveloped by native vegetation and leaving passers-by with a sense of intrigue and curiosity....
24 Feb A Noble Perspective
It’s no Chicago. But for a retired couple from the “Windy City,” their sweeping views of Reno—framed through floor-to-ceiling glass meant to mimic their Chicago condominium—will have to suffice as they age in comfort and style in their lavish new home....
24 Feb Resplendent Renovation
The sprawling 5-acre estate had it all. Breathtaking views overlooking the Washoe Valley. Gently rolling terrain dotted with mature pines. A tennis court....
30 Nov A Slice of Wine Country in Clear Creek Tahoe
Classic Tahoe architecture is perhaps best defined by lodge-style homes complete with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces, log rafters and gables. But when a retiring couple set about planning the home of their dreams in the flourishing Clear Creek Tahoe community, they wanted to go for a...
25 Apr Customization to a Tee
Ryan Marsden, principal at Truckee-based Marsden Architects, first worked on a home that included a golf simulator about seven years ago. The next request came two years after that, indicating that interest in virtual indoor play existed, but was a functional rarity....
22 Feb Strokes of Genius
Good things come to those who wait. At least, that’s one theory behind this year’s Outstanding Home. Sleek, stunning and set in the exclusive Martis Camp development, the house was many years in the works. In 2012, the homeowners, who live primarily in Los Angeles, first approached Clare...
22 Feb Westward Bound: The Reincarnation of a Family Barn
In central Michigan, a 150-year-old barn is taken apart, beam by beam, nail by nail, peg by peg....
22 Feb Basking in Grandeur
When Keith Kelly, principal of Kelly & Stone Architects, first met with the owners of a 1.6-acre Martis Camp homesite on Kingscote Court, it was immediately clear that these clients had a very focused vision for their future home. The core team would be rounded...