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Standout Spec
Given the number of awe-inspiring projects they work on, Tahoe’s home designers don’t typically prefer to discuss their spec projects. But this Martis Camp home is no ordinary spec. “The team behind...
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Resplendent Remodel
Like many of Tahoe’s 1970s-era homes, the house in Alpine Meadows showed its age: low ceilings, an uninviting entryway, outdated spaces and, above all, a failure to capture its stunning surroundings....
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Rustic Retreat
Aside from its visual appeal, the home at Martis Camp lot 545 features useful accommodations for every member of the family—even Kobe the cat. Thanks to the clever minds behind the project, Kobe, a...
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Defying Style
During the initial phase of this Martis Camp project, the owners wanted nothing more than a durable second home that catered to their family’s active lifestyle. But as the project evolved, so, too, did...
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French Flair
Alps style meets a Tahoe retreat It would be the perfect birthday present. That’s what the Atherton, California–based owner thought when viewing the in-progress spec home at Martis Camp. She and her...
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Martis Camp Achieves Sellout in Decade Span
When Martis Camp received the green light to begin residential construction in 2006, the ambitious project hit the ground running—straight through the country’s worst economic downturn in over 70...
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The ‘Troll House’ in the Woods
European flavor meets California style with this unique home at the base of Sugar Bowl In this age of dazzling mountain architecture, an increasingly common goal of designers is to create...
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Ahead of the Curve
Martis Camp home blends in yet stands out with a simple arc and geometric masses The steep contours of Martis Camp lot 517 called for a structure that was as integrated as it would be beautiful. The...
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Four-Season Future for the Lost Sierra
Nakoma Resort is much more than golf and Frank Lloyd Wright The two-year-old, 42-room Lodge at Nakoma was the first such amenity built in the Lost Sierra in more than a decade Forget the Frank...
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Flock to the West Shore
Historic Homewood cottages blend mid-century sensibility with fresh Tahoe vibe Characterized by its stately demeanor, the bald eagle is dressed in richly toned plumage punctuated with bright yellow...
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Functionality for All
Vacation retreat designed for everything from intimate gatherings to large parties The spacious great room is divided with a large fireplace to keep a cozy feel in both rooms, photo courtesy Martis...
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Classic Tahoe Cabin
New home designed to fit seamlessly into established Speedboat Beach neighborhood A floor-to-ceiling fireplace towers over the great room, , photo by Vance Fox It’s difficult to create a new home...
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Geared for Gathering
Martis Camp home serves up fun features with a timeless feel The voluminous great room houses a substantial fireplace surround and comfy living spaces, making it an ideal place for gathering, photo...
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Vikingsholm Retains Historic Charm on Tahoe
Almost 90 years after it was built, the mansion on Emerald Bay remains a shining example of Scandinavian architecture Helen Henry Smith remembers weaving between the thick trunks of towering pines as...
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Interior Divine
Numerous design elements give this home an extra sparkle For the past decade, Jonas Mikals has sold real estate in Truckee’s Martis Camp development. So when he decided to build a full-time residence...
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Authentic Living
Builder goes all in on rustic character with his personal home The powder room is often the one spot in a house where something out of the ordinary can be found: wild wallpaper, a faucet made from...
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Homey Getaway
Martis Camp home reflects its owners’ active yet relaxed lifestyle Call it King of the Hill. Perched on a rise in Martis Camp, this mountain modern, chalet-style vacation home built for an active Bay...
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Modernized Revision
A change in architects mid-build results in a more modern, less mountain Martis Camp home In the field of custom home building, builders must be nimble, ever ready to adjust on the fly. There’s no...
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Relax, Rejoice, Retreat
Northstar home offers the ability to step out the door and click in As a former professional snowboarder who spent a decade on the global circuit, Mike Beallo has visited countless ski areas. “I’ve...
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At Home in the Trees
Santa Cruz designer capitalizes on homesite’s mature Jeffrey pines and cascading creek Architectural procession can be as elaborate as ceremonious proceedings in a Gothic cathedral or as simple as...
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