Stephanie Russo

1 month ago | tahoequarterly.com | Sylas Wright |Stephanie Russo

Set on a downsloping lot on Clear Creek Tahoe’s third green, this family home proves that putting trust in the right team can lead to exceptional results. Ryan Marsden sums up his main directive for the design after earning his clients’ faith: “Make it awesome.” Marsden, president and principal of Marsden Architects, began the process by scouting sites in the community with the homeowners. While this lot had been overlooked for a while, he knew it held potential.

1 month ago | tahoequarterly.com | Sylas Wright |Stephanie Russo

When looking to build their forever home, a couple from Marin County wanted to be close to their favorite ski resort while also having plenty of space to entertain family and friends. After coming across a sloping corner lot in the Hidden Lake neighborhood featuring stellar views of Palisades Tahoe, they knew they had found the perfect spot. The owners tapped their longtime friend Holly Hollenbeck, principal designer at HSH Interiors, to oversee the interior design process.

1 month ago | tahoequarterly.com | Sylas Wright |Stephanie Russo

Seamus Gallagher knows what makes a great Tahoe home. As president and general contractor at Gallagher Construction, he has more than two decades of construction experience in the Tahoe area. As a former member of the Lahontan Design Review Board, he’s had a hand in shaping and maintaining the character of one of the most prestigious and desirable luxury communities in the state. He even built his own Lahontan home, where he lived for years.

1 month ago | tahoequarterly.com | Sylas Wright |Stephanie Russo

A beautifully executed custom home begins and ends with the talents of its project team. But while expertise is a key attribute among these hired professionals, the ability to work in harmony with their colleagues is crucial as well. Add to that dynamic a decisive and likable homeowner, and you have an ideal scenario for a successful project. These intangibles aligned to result in an award-winning mountain-modern home in Martis Camp, designed as a chic retreat for an active family of five.

1 month ago | tahoequarterly.com | Sylas Wright |Stephanie Russo

• Objectives: Known as the “Little Owl” A-frame, this vintage home built in 1962 was purchased by Holly Hollenbeck, principal of HSH Interiors, for her own family as a remodel project. One of the original homes built in a small neighborhood on the west side of Donner Lake, the A-frame had location and charm in spades, but needed a full upgrade with modern systems. It also required a brighter palette of materials to bring light and a more contemporary feel to the home.