The CUSTOM HOME Design Awards received 521 entries in nine categories. The jury was made up of four distinguished custom home professionals: Jim Gibson of Gibson Construction in Washington, D.C.; Dale Mulfinger, FAIA, of SALA Architects Inc. in Minneapolis, Minn.; Bruce Norelius, AIA, of Elliott Elliott Norelius Architecture in Blue Hill, Maine; and Page Repp of Repp Construction in Tucson, Ariz. They singled out 25 projects for awards, among them 16 Merit awards, eight Grand awards, and a Project of the Year. More
The meticulous workmanship that went into this project impressed both the judging panel and the home's architect, David Jameson. More
The simple surfaces of this outer Long Island vacation home conceal a deceptively complex structure. More
Architect Mark McInturff likens this gloriously simple house to a kaleidoscope, and the analogy isn't too far off. More
Along with spectacular views, the site of this weekend home in New York's Catskill Mountains presented a stiff siting challenge: a precipitous slope underpinned by solid bedrock. More
When scouring architecture books for their new home's design inspiration, the Scottsdale, Ariz., homeowners fell hard for Richard Neutra's (1892-1970) glass and concrete forms. More
Indoor/outdoor living, a voluminous art studio, gallery space, housekeeper's quarters; in an 8,000-square-foot home, one can have it all. More
The judges marveled at the stand-alone screened porch on this Potomac, Md., project. More
The boxy front elevation of this house outside Washington, D.C., may appear subdued. More
Combining modern and traditional design ideas in one house can be a dicey proposition. More
