This year, the Best in American Living Awards reflect the tension that exists in housing design today. On one side is a move toward greater modernity, simpler looks and cleaner lines. The other side pushes for full-throttle ornamentation with old-world i
Set within Warwick Grove, an active-adult neighborhood, this plan follows traditional neighborhood design to match up with the historic village of Warwick.
Some houses are just plain beautiful, and others are all of that plus something more. The judges of the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) instantly recognized the Tuscan-inspired beauty of the Rivera Stone House, but they struggled to put into words
This cottage resides on Slickrock Mountain within an intimate setting. Board and batten siding, cedar shingles, stacked stone and copper accents make up the exterior of this cottage.
This four-sided brick house with terra cotta roof tiles reclaimed from France blends in with the mixed-use community of Vickery in Cumming, Ga. Designed for glamour and entertaining, this floor plan mimics Paris glamour with its calming interior colors a
Located on Wadmalaw Island, this one-story home takes advantage of views and breezes from every room.
Set in a historic neighborhood, Stratford Heights, and across from the University of Cincinnati, this student housing community integrates six duplexes, seven stand-alone group homes, one apartment building and a central community building. This planned
This home represents a modern version of a 1920s shingle-style home. The composite slate roof, cement fiberboard shake siding and color clad windows make the exterior stand out.
This kitchen recaptures the form and function of an American kitchen from the early 1900s. Solid walnut tops on the center island, built-in serving buffets and a bay window booth give off the warmth of an old-fashioned kitchen.
This building features 84 single- and multi-level units in downtown St. Paul, Minn. This project represents the fourth phase of a new urban village, Wacouta Commons.
