Mountain Modern or Contemporary

Mountain Modern style designs are a fusion of contemporary, modern, or industrial styles with Cabin/ Rustic, Lodge, Craftsman, or Traditional/ Transitional style. This style features a mix of metals and woods, interesting use or reuse of materials, clean lines, and dramatic architectural details.

Contemporary style designs are the opposite of classic with smooth profiles instead of ornament. This style features bold and popular designs, sleek kitchens, mixed and matched textures, open space and natural light.

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Lahontan - 447
Martis Camp-528
Lahontan - 449
Old Trestle Distillery
Anitra Drive Residence
Hidden Lake Loop Residence
Lake Drive Residence
Gray's Crossing-W103
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Lahontan-13
Tahoe Donner - 65 Addition
Lake Tahoe-01
Tahizzle
Martis Camp-138
Vernacular Meets Modern
Martis Camp-63: Main House
Outside In
Martis Camp-87
Curve Appeal
Schaffer's Mill-168
Modern on a Budget
Rio Vista Addition
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store and Workforce Housing
Nevada City-01
Truckee-08
Modern Retreat
Truckee-Phoenix Executive Building
Truckee's first LEED certified professional offices
Big Springs at Northstar-10
The Original Mountain Modern
Martis Camp-419
Modern Meets Craftsman
Tahoe Donner-02
Modern remodel
Lahontan-380
Mid-century Mountain
Lahontan-369
The Builder's House
Schaffer's Mill-202
Lahontan-144
Lake Drive Residence
Spa in the Rocks
Merit Award: Outdoor Space
El Dorado Hills Residence
Montclair Addition
Truckee-04
Historic Riverfront Red
Big Springs at Northstar-108
Modern Rustic

Over the last twelve years Kurt Reinkens of MWA has designed two personal residences for us. As a measure of our appreciation for his creativity and skill, we have just recently asked him to design a third. In the first two instances our design goals were distinctly different one from the other, yet in each instance he was able to capture the essence of the look and feel we wanted, producing a design that pleased us immensely. His interest in his craft seems to be insatiable. This is a man who is following his passion!

He is a delight to work with, responsive and enormously talented. We recommend him to you with great enthusiasm and without reservation.

-- Annie & Richard Bennett
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