Modern home with dark wood and glass exterior, nestled in a forest setting.

Photo: Paul Dyer

A glass bridge connects the entryway to the homeowner’s bedroom suite. The windows and doors are by Awake Window & Door Co., and the sconce is by Visual Comfort & Co.

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Unearthing The Design Language Of Lake Tahoe With Clare Walton

Author: Brooke Robinson — Photographer: Paul Dyer / April 30, 2026

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Lake Tahoe isn’t just a nature lover’s dream—it’s an architecture and design haven as well. Just ask architect Clare Walton, who joins the LUXE Connect Podcast for a deep dive into her work throughout the region—most notably, a modern getaway that elevates the idea of home as retreat to the next level.

Hosted by LUXE Homes Editor Mary Jo Bowling, the inaugural episode of LUXE Connect features a behind-the-scenes conversation with Walton about the creation of a clean-lined, minimalist escape in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The residence merges her clients’ affinity for outer space and concrete with a reverence for the surrounding landscape. Its sculptural form offers a striking counterpoint to the forested setting. “It’s a good fit for the landscape because it doesn’t compete with it,” Walton shares. Minimal yet commanding, the architecture and interiors allow the tree-lined expanse beyond to take center stage.

The Lake Tahoe community draws those captivated by its extraordinary scenery, making an indoor-outdoor connection essential to residential design. As Walton noted in LUXE’s original spotlight of the home, “When you can open up easily and connect with nature, it creates a sense of well-being.” It’s this seamless dialogue between built environment and landscape that continues to define Northern California living at its most compelling.

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Modern house with flat roof, large windows, and concrete walls nestled among tall pine trees

Photo: Paul Dyer

Cast-in-place concrete walls, matte black metal fascia and hemlock siding comprise the material palette of this Lake Tahoe home by architect Clare Walton. The planters feature grasses, with evergreens and maples rounding out the landscape.

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To See More Of The Home: A Modern Lake Tahoe Retreat Melds With Its Forested Site

Modern open-concept dining and living room with large windows.

Modern bedroom with a minimalist design. Features a wooden accent wall, low gray bed, and sleek chair.

Modern concrete house surrounded by tall pine trees, featuring large windows and outdoor seating.

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Sliding glass doors by Awake Window & Door Co. create a seamless experience between the great room and its adjoining terraces. In the dining area, Loving and the client paired a Cattelan Italia table with Poliform chairs and XAL pendants. The living room sectional and side table are by Minotti, and the rug is Amini.

Photo: Paul Dyer

About The LUXE Connect Podcast

The LUXE Connect Podcast from LUXE Interiors + Design brings the industry’s leading architects, designers, and industry experts together for inspiring conversations taking listeners inside the world of high-end residential design. Each episode explores the ideas, ethos, and vision behind extraordinary homes and the people who craft them. Rooted in LUXE’s legacy of storytelling and celebrating industry innovators, the podcast connects a discerning audience with creatives at the forefront of design.