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A Clever Window Treatment: Bus Graphics
From an unlikely source comes a clever privacy solution for a pair of prefabbed town houses in Los Angeles.
written by: Aaron Brittphotos by: Sharon Risedorph01.07.13 -
Building on a Shoestring in Singapore
Building on a shoestring is no mean feat in Singapore, especially when your home calls for a multilayered facade. Chang Architects, however, were more than up to the challenge.
photos by: Albert Lim KS01.10.13 -
An Affordable Duplex Transformation in Texas
Affordable gestures abound in this transformation of a dilapidated former duplex in the Texas Hill Country.
written by: Diana Budds01.11.13 -
A Concrete Double Villa in Switzerland
A glass-and-concrete mountainside lair is fit for a Bond villain with a penchant for stunning Alpine views.
written by: Robert Landonphotos by: Hélène Binet01.20.13 -
Cool Cladding
From raw metal to classic cedar, these six structures employ creative cladding to heighten their modern cred (and curb appeal).
written by: Sara Ost02.06.13 -
Toronto Houses by Kevin Morris
It all started by accident in the fall of 2012. Photographer Kevin Morris was exploring Deer Park, a neighborhood in Toronto famous for its Tudor and Colonial revival houses. Years spent as a...
written by: Eujin Rheephotos by: Kevin Morris02.21.13 -
Live/Work It Up!
Hour-long commutes. Flaky public transportation. The congestion of crowds. It's no wonder many folk choose to work from home these days. These six creatures of comfort prove that their respective...
written by: Eujin Rhee02.22.13 -
New Additions
Sometimes, you just need more space. But what are you to do when moving isn’t an option? These five homeowners found solutions in creative home additions.
written by: Ivane Soyombo02.25.13 -
Earth Work
A French architecture firm carves out an earthen shroud for the modern extension of a home located in the foothills of the Pyrénées.
written by: Diana Budds02.26.13 -
California Love
With the first day of spring quickly approaching and the weather getting warmer, we've decided to pay homage to the Golden State by compiling seven of our favorite sun-kissed California homes.
written by: Ivane Soyombo03.01.13 -
Heavy Metal
From X to Y, from Z to A, these homes got the metal treatment without missing a beat.
written by: Ivane Soyombo03.15.13 -
A Weekend Retreat in the Forest
Built on a challenging hillside site and tucked behind a thicket of trees, the Bridgman, Michigan, house designed by Scott Rappe provides a modern weekend retreat for a Chicago couple.
written by: Diana Buddsphotos by: Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing03.21.13 -
Modern Australian Bungalow with a Victorian Ash Facade
To shield an addition and new courtyard for a bungalow in greater Melbourne, architect Anthony Clarke fitted its facade with strips of rough-sawn Victorian ash.
photos by: Peter Bennetts04.10.13 -
A Green Wall in Silicon Valley
Bay Meadows, billed as a "progressive new urban village," is starting to take shape in San Mateo, south of San Francisco.
written by: Jaime Gillin05.06.13 -
Facade Focus: Charred Cedar
Siding is a pretty dull subject—unless you're talking about charred cedar cladding, which makes our hearts go pitter-patter. It's beautiful to look at and practical, too—the ancient Japanese...
written by: Jaime Gillin05.22.13 -
Modern Steel House in Seattle
On the sandy shores of Fauntleroy Cove in Seattle, renowned firm Olson Kundig Architects crafts a subtle home with striking steel accents.
written by: Diana Budds06.15.13 -
6 Clever Structures People Call Home
From tents to trailers, we take a look at homes that push the boundaries of traditional architecture.
written by: Ivane Soyombo02.11.13 -
A 1950s Mid-Century Home Joins the Spokane Register of Historic Places
A pedigreed mid-century home tailor-made for its inhabitants and environs joins the Spokane Register of Historic Places.
written by: Diana Budds05.23.13 -
Modernist L-Shaped Charred Cedar Cabin in Alaska
In the shadow of Mount McKinley, amid Alaska’s meadows and icy streams, a former teacher and a four-time Iditarod winner built a modernist cabin as expansive as the Last Frontier.
written by: Amara Holsteinphotos by: Kamil Bialous06.17.13




















