Amsterdam-based firm Office Winhov converts the landmark Kas Bank building into an extension of the sumptuous W Hotel.

The Japanese architect—and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize—is working with Muji on a new endeavor: using furniture as a module...

The dramatic seaside residence with framed panoramic views of the Pacific is looking for a new owner.

The beautiful charred look of shou sugi ban—or more accurately, yakisugi—gives these homes from around the world a striking...

Anna and Jakob Busch enlist the help of loved ones to construct a spruce-wrapped tiny home for $35,000.

Located in a breathtaking area north of the Polar Circle in the small town of Kleivan, Norway, The Bands effectively links the...

Bigger isn’t always better—this lakeside cottage has a low-lying form that disappears into the surrounding landscape.

On average, we spend about a third of our lives asleep. Shop our picks that make it time well spent.

This 475-square-foot home in Eton, England, is made almost entirely of reconstituted waste cork—a by-product of the cork industry...

The light box also features well-placed windows that keep temperatures in check and views unobstructed.

This mountain retreat’s design is Appalachian by way of Japan.

Architect Elizabeth Herrmann designs a modern farmhouse for a family looking to flee steamy summers in Texas and connect with...

A Chicago-based firm known for preserving cultural landmarks builds a refined weekend home on Lake Michigan’s southern shore.

A simple floor plan emphasizes the rugged materiality of this elongated, cabin-style home in Valle de Bravo.

The 6,160-square-foot residence is topped with a massive rooftop deck that looks out over the Pacific coastline with an outdoor...

The ancient Japanese technique of shou sugi ban was traditionally used to protect wood by charring it and leaving behind a thick...

ESCAPE One is a road-ready tiny home with 276 square feet of adaptable space.

The Japanese technique of preserving and antiquing wood makes for a bold finish—especially against the palette of the great...

Responding to the displacement caused by Typhoon Haiyan, architect Shigeru Ban designed a series of easy-to-build prefab shelters...

We take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...

Studio Heima’s Aska Cabin offers a minimalist retreat surrounded by geothermal wonders near the northern shore of Lake Mývatn in...

Palm Springs thrives as a getaway, but lately an influx of people visiting through home-sharing services has some people...

A shou sugi ban home overlooks Lake Michigan.

A family bands together to overhaul Alpenglow Cabin, a cozy hideaway in the peaks of Colorado.

A superstar cast of impressive architects worked on this 1949 midcentury masterpiece.

This year, give mom something thoughtful—and useful—without breaking the bank.

A Seattle couple pack up their lives, hit the road in a 200-square-foot camper, and launch a tiny home business in Eastern...

The Southern California architect spun Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophies into an iconoclastic body of work that includes the...

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.

On a rocky bank, Hebra Arquitectos builds a breezy home that opens wide to nature.

This is not your grandmother’s wood paneling.

Follow these tips to design the bedroom of your dreams, without depleting your bank account.

A couple’s handwritten note to renowned architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg results in an iconic Leviathan of a home in the...

In the wake of devastating storms, many people are in need of food, water, shelter, and other resources—here’s how you can help.

The founders of Austin-based Hunt Architecture create an elegant workspace and guest room without breaking the bank.

2014 Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban’s body of work is a showcase of spatial and material innovation.