The Word is Warmth

The Word is Warmth

Rugged rock and not-white walls distinguish modern riverfront home “After some soul searching, we dismissed beaches and lakes,” says the owner of an artisanal modern…

Tenets in the House

Tenets in the House

Modernist cabin is grounded but adventurous  Like a breeze peeling off sweet Lake Sheila, a fresh design movement is on the rise. “We have…

Change of Tune

Change of Tune

How mountain geology informed the flow of a cliffside home Thanks to a rockslide early on in the composition, a smoothly planned build near…

Away From It All

Serene modern home offers symbolic and physical protection No one expects plumb lines in a vintage log cabin or a frilly Queen Anne Victorian. Even…

The Pearl of Kenmure

The Pearl of Kenmure

Prize renovation is alive with imaginative choices Over the course of her 30-year career, Betsy Edwards has appointed palatial vacation homes for big-name musicians….

Something Old, Something New

Something Old, Something New

Innovative build captures a stunning bend in the French Broad River The French Broad has never played by the rules. It doesn’t have to: At…

Stop and Look Around

Stop and Look Around

Cinematic home exudes A-list luxury and innovation “You can never go too far,” said Ferris Bueller, the carpe-diem character who animated the namesake teen movie. As…

Pride of the Pasture

If building in Western North Carolina is a tricky endeavor, it’s almost always because of steep cliffs, thick leaf canopy, and other high-elevation hurdles….

A Time to Play

A Time to Play

Stately home on the green gets a youthful upgrade While it may appear lofty and distinguished, this home in South Asheville is really all…