the future home.

The Lantern House is one of the only residences in Canada to have been personally blessed by the Dalai Lama.

From the living space, you can catch a clear, unobstructed view across the bay.

Extra-wide concrete pillars help to support the studio at its core.

Set below expansive skylights, the kitchen features Italian Calacatta marble counters, a shiplap backsplash and hood wrap, and custom Oak cabinetry.

Katz installed a layer of high-density foam under the rooftop garden to better insulate the house. "With the climate here, if you insulate the place well, you need very little energy to heat or cool it," he says.

Dwellings Winner: Casa Ter by Mesura Mesura designed a retreat for a family of five in the Catalonian countryside, utilizing regional and artisanal building techniques and local materials for a sustainable home that blends with the landscape.

The partially covered area in the courtyard presents an idyllic setting for al fresco dining.

The windows in the living area provide views out to the treetops. A rattan loveseat from Golden & Pine softens one corner of the space.

Not every client-designer relationship would have thrived under such extreme circumstances, but Dovey credits Sarah and Ben’s attitude for the project’s success. “They were observant and thoughtful, and really took the time to ask all the right questions,” says Dovey. “In the end, it went so well just because of the great relationships.”

Located off paved roads, across a river, and up a mountain, Pablo Pérez Palacios’s cabin in the Mexican wilderness has a rooftop terrace designed for entertaining.

Robert and Cortney Novogratz enjoy a drink at the pool house bar, which was created by Roman Padilla.

The master bedroom has chairs by Hay and a Wittus stove. The ceiling is a custom blue from Benjamin Moore. “It changes in response to what’s happening outside more than any other surface,” says Kathy.

The rug in the sunken living room is from West Elm.

A new basalt walkway with iroko decking glides between a waterfall cascading off Villa 2 and a pool with squiggly steps.