This beautiful contemporary home boasts the ideal layout for a growing family. The homeowners wanted outdoor living and unobstructed views with room to expand. Stepped-up ceilings, indoor/outdoor spaces, and flexibility create an incredible home without extravagant expense. While the main floor living area is wide open, the engineered oak hardwood floors, authentic stone fireplace, and oversized windows create a cozy atmosphere that connects you to the outdoors. This home’s architectural and interior designs are incredibly flexible, and plans are to add extra living space to the lower level, including two guest bedrooms, a bathroom, a family room, a den, and a kitchenette.

Featuring a classic H-shaped plan and minimalist details, the Winston was designed with the modern family in mind. This home carefully balances a sleek and uniform façade with more contemporary elements. This balance is best noticed when looking at the home on an axis with the front or rear doors. In all rooms, preferential treatment is given to maximize exposure to the rear yard, making this a perfect lakefront home.

Nestled among rolling hills, this single-family home presents a one-of-a-kind exterior charm that is the culmination of angular shapes and sloping rooflines. The home encompasses approximately 3,500 square feet of living space, with an attached 1,360 square foot garage and a 763 square foot attic above it. The high ceilings, crisp white walls, and angled glass windows create a spacious and bright atmosphere. A screened porch and open patio welcome homeowners and company to enjoy the peace of the outdoor landscape.

The Bainbridge is a standout home design that blends elements from contemporary and transitional styles to create a stunningly unique hybrid with a focus on elegance, ingenuity, and family-friendliness. Ample built-in storage and designated home office spaces maximize the home's functionality. A screened porch and golf simulator provide perfect spaces for entertaining. A unique “packing room” accessible with a keypad serves as a special location for secure deliveries.

This urban infill home features an innovative take on modern architecture. An open staircase leads to a rooftop patio with views of the downtown scene. The upper level features a centrally placed common area surrounded by an office, master suite, and two bedrooms. The lower level is reserved for recreational use and is anchored by a sitting area with a media display and linear fireplace.

Deveraux is located in Holland, Michigan. In partnership with Mike Schaap Builders, Visbeen Architects carefully perfected the home’s horizontal and vertical lines to create a sense of drama and an enduring asymmetrical appeal.

This home goes down in history as one of Visbeen Architects’ first transitional designs. Inspired by the homeowners’ travels, the house displays a Prairie-style element while combining Asian influence with a West Coast aesthetic. In addition, the firm updated the style linearly, adding large horizontal lines and deep overhangs. The transparent garage doors and large glass panels add a further contemporary element. These style choices have become very popular since the home was built.

This house is on Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay in Alpena, Michigan. The client’s love of hosting and affinity for cars drove many of the design requirements for this home, including the large number of guest suites, the plethora of entertainment spaces, and the incredible four-car garage with a translucent door system. The homeowners wanted a transitional, modern home featuring glass, clean lines, and open interiors.