Great Falls Lodge, Cactus House, Colonial Revival, Hemingway House, Jewel Countertops

A mountain-loving couple brings a bit of the Rockies to Virginia as they build a Colorado-style lodge. And, can a New York architect create a sophisticated retreat in Arizona? The answer is a treat for the eyes. Also, a Washington, D.C., design team breathes new life into what had become a stale Colonial. Plus, a gem of a countertop: surfaces made with semi-precious stone.