Sun Valley, Idaho, is a popular stopover on the migratory flight path of west coast celebrities and the bi-coastal CEOs for cutting-edge tech and entertainment firms, who love the outdoors. In winter, the ski slopes are dotted with famous movie characters while in mid-summer, during the ten-day Allen & Company conference.
Project name
Modern in the Mountain
Architecture firm
Merrell Soule Architects
Location
Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
Principal architect
James Merrell
Design team
Ellen Hanson Designs
Collaborators
LaGuardia Design Group, Kavanagh Construction
Interior design
Ellen Hanson Designs
Landscape
LaGuardia Design Group
Construction
Kavanagh Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Masoumeh Aghazadeh & Sahar Moaf: Set against the majestic backdrop of a forested mountain, Rifugio di Serenità stands as a paradigm of modern luxury and architectural brilliance. This opulent mansion, inspired by the graceful curves of the conch shell, seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings while pushing the boundaries of contemporary...
Project name
Rifugio di Serenità
Architecture firm
Masoumeh Aghazadeh, Sahar Moaf
Location
Dolomites, Italy
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Masoumeh Aghazadeh, Sahar Moaf
Design year
Studio Bafarin
Visualization
Masoumeh Aghazadeh
Typology
Residential › House
For a Bay Area–based couple, respite from hectic city life takes place at their elegant getaway overlooking the Rocky Mountains in the Yellowstone Club near Big Sky, Montana. When the homeowners enlisted Richard Beard Architects and interior designer Kelly Hohla to refresh the 2007 residence’s dated interiors, their request was simple: They wanted...
Architecture firm
Locati Architects & Interiors (Original Architect), Richard Beard Architects
Location
Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, Montana, USA
Design team
Richard Beard, Katherine Schwertner, Rebecca Lischwe
Interior design
Kelly Hohla Interiors
Structural engineer
DCI Engineers
Construction
OSM Construction
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › House
Emerging on a monolithic plinth from the craggy slopes of Park City, Utah, the 18,000-square-foot home offers moments of respite for an active, outdoors-oriented family. Constructed within the award-winning development The Colony at White Pine Canyon with CLB and The Iluminus Group, Monitor’s Rest is an elegant outcropping set apart by its high-alt...
Project name
Monitor’s Rest
Architecture firm
CLB Architects
Location
Park City, Utah, USA
Photography
Kevin Scott, Engel & Völkers Park City
Design team
Architecture: Eric Logan, Andy Ankeny, Brent Sikora, Jake Ostlind, Cassidy Stickney. Interior Design: Sarah Kennedy, Jaye Infanger, Erica Hawley
Collaborators
Developer: The Iluminus Group
Interior design
CLB Architects and The Iluminus Group
Civil engineer
Sherwood Design Engineers
Structural engineer
KL&A, Inc.
Environmental & MEP
Energy 1
Landscape
Design Workshop
Construction
Magelby Construction
Material
Brick, concrete, marble, glass, wood, stone, etc.
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled atop a forested mountain in Indonesia, Misthaven Retreat stands as a modern marvel, harmoniously blending with the serene and misty atmosphere of its natural surroundings. This architectural masterpiece redefines the essence of luxury living, offering a unique blend of simplicity, elegance, and tranquility.
Project name
Misthaven Retreat
Architecture firm
Delora Design
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Delnia Yousefi
Design team
Studio Delora
Visualization
Delnia Yousefi
Typology
Residential › House
Building for the manager of the Malá Úpa ski resort.
Project name
Bučina Cottage
Location
Horní Malá Úpa, Czech Republic
Design team
Miloš Hradec, Pavel Čermák
Collaborators
Structure supplier: KASPER CZ. Staircase supplier: Šolc konstrukce
Built area
Built-up area 94 m²; Gross floor area 162 m²; Usable floor area 124 m²
Material
Wood – structure, facade, interior. Steel – staircase. 1 Sheet metal – roof. Concrete – foundation slab
Typology
Residential › Cottage
Delnia Yousefi: Nestled in the awe-inspiring landscape of The Dolomites in Italy, designed with a minimalist approach, the residence spans four distinct yet interconnected sections, each offering a unique perspective of the rugged mountainous terrain.
Project name
Mountain Residence in The Dolomites
Architecture firm
Delora design
Location
The Dolomites, Italy
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Delnia Yousefi
Design team
Studio Delora
Visualization
Delnia yousefi
Typology
Residential › House
The exterior walls of the house are designed to mimic the texture and surface of natural rock, giving it the appearance of being part of the mountain. Large windows and sliding glass doors frame the stunning nature views and allow natural light to flood the home's interior.
Project name
Mountain House
Architecture firm
AI VIZARQ
Location
Borneo, Malaysia
Tools used
Midjouney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Residential › House
