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

I have worked with the MWA team as an energy consultant for almost twenty years, and have been impressed with their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail since the beginning. The California Energy Code changes frequently, and MWA is always eager to understand how each iteration will affect their design process. Energy efficiency is clearly something that MWA values and integrates into their design process, and they seem happy to incorporate new and emerging technologies for their clients that are interested in being on the leading edge, while also creating highly efficient homes using more standard technologies for those who prefer that route.

MWA has my highest praise and recommendation.

-- Denise Kowal
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