Blue in the FacadeCanada's Magdalen Islands offer a seaside retreat to landlocked Quebecers, two of whom have turned the local vernacular on its...
9 Best Homes With Interesting Screened FacadesIf you're looking for a way to make a bold architectural statement from the outside of your home, an experimental screen-like...
Facade Focus: MetalWhile still studying architecture at Eindhoven University, Servie Boetzkes and Jeroen Helder landed a commission through “friends...
The Dwell 24: Blue Green WorksAt Blue Green Works, creative director Peter B. Staples creates lighting fixtures inspired by film, architecture, and New York...
A London Penthouse Is Flooded With Dreamy Shades of BluePerched above London's Covent Garden district, a penthouse is revamped into a stylish second home.
Dive Into the Next Phase of Iceland's Blue LagoonThe famed geothermal spa outside Reykjavík, Iceland, is entering a major new phase—paving the way for the area’s first five-star...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Funky FacadesWho doesn't love that house on the block that's drastically different than the rest? Check out our editor's favorite homes from...
A Coastal Chilean Cabin Takes On the Elements With a Honeycombed FacadePerched nearly 300 feet above sea level, Casa Panal braces for high winds while framing riveting views of the Pacific Ocean.
An Eccentric Facade Turns Heads at This House Outside ParisAt a dancer’s home in the suburbs, a series of exterior louvers create the perfect balance between privacy and openness.
Small Box Home With Black Metal Facade in JapanDrawing on an inherited plot of land, his father’s steel company, and his brother-in-law’s architectural know-how, Motoshi...
A Bay Area Eichler With a Streamlined Facade Asks $1.15MThis Claude Oakland-designed residence in Oakland, California, offers everything you could ask for in an Eichler.
A Traditional Facade Hides a Light-Filled Renovation in DelawareModern additions and a restoration transform a 2,930-square-foot home.
A Quirky Micro-Office Hides Behind a “Hairy” FacadeA tiny, distraction-free workspace is concealed behind a mysterious “hairy” exterior with no discernible entrance in Nottingham,...
Blue Bottle Coffee Nakameguro Cafe by Schemata ArchitectsBlue Bottle Coffee Nakameguro Cafe is a minimal cafe located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by Schemata Architects.
A Bold Blue Extension Caps a Weatherboard Cottage in MelbourneCharred black on the outside and bright blue on the inside, a clever extension makes room for a growing family.
20 American Homes That Rock the Red, White, and BlueThis Fourth of July, we pay tribute to the stars and stripes with these all-American abodes.
A Knockout Brick Facade Shelters an Airy Home in SydneyBrcar Morony Architecture deploys bespoke masonry to counter a noisy streetscape and privacy concerns.
A Silicon Valley Home Splits Around a Magnificent Blue OakThis sun-filled residence brings a suburban California site closer to its untamed roots.
A Toronto Residence Reinterprets the City’s History With a Standout FacadeThe architects win over neighbors with a layered brick facade that plays off the city’s traditional Victorian, Tudor, and...
An Eccentric Pop of Blue Accents an Introspective Home in Los AngelesArchitect Barbara Bestor layers surprises throughout the home, which she designed to fit within the partial footprint of an...
An Electric Blue Addition Punches Up a 1930s Bungalow in L.A.Productora and Part Office revitalize an Elysian Heights home with bright metal siding and a sawtooth roof.
A Sleek Addition Hides Behind a Federation-Era Facade in SydneyHeritage details cascade into a minimalist composition of glass and blackened timber in this renovation by Studio Prineas.
An All-Blue House in Bushwick Brings Big Color to the NeighborhoodArchitecture firm LOT gives a 100-year-old row house in Brooklyn a major update with a gut renovation and big, bold color.
A Marvelous Midcentury With a Bright Blue Door Hits the Market For $1.15MThis low-slung midcentury home integrates into its forested surroundings in the Pacific Northwest.
A Landmarked L.A. Craftsman With an Original Stone Facade Asks $1.25MBuilt in 1892, the Arroyo Stone House is embellished with California river rocks and century-old wood moldings.
This Catalan Home’s Stone Facade Hides a Secret OasisAmid the rolling green hills, ancient architecture, and winding, narrow streets of Catalonia sits a light-filled sanctuary with a...
A 1907 Hollywood Craftsman With a Cerulean-Blue Bedroom Asks $3.1MInterior designer Oliver Furth left no stone unturned in the renovation of the La Brea Terrace home, applying a balance of bold...
A Perforated Brick Facade Shields a Glowing London Infill HomeBuilt on the site of a former garage in Islington, an artist and designer's new home cleverly captures light and greenery.
A Blue House Clad With Corrugated Steel Blends Into the Scandinavian SkySituated west of Copenhagen in Roskilde, Denmark, the Blå Hus features a bright exterior that shields a wood-clad addition to a...
102 Potted Olive Plants Cover the Facade of This Bangkok HomeThe first thing that catches the eye when one passes the Flower Cage House in Bangkok is a gridded-steel framework with a facade...
These Pink and Blue Homes Use Gender as a Metaphor For Urban RevitalizationExploring themes of traditional masculinity, femininity, and assigned gender roles, His and Her House comprise part of an exhibit...
In Brooklyn, an 1890s Townhouse Is Reborn With Tons of Light and a Crisp Black FacadeThe Red Hook home was once a warren of dark rooms.
A Kinetic Facade Opens This Spectacular Mountain House to the Grand Teton LandscapeOlson Kundig crafts a weekend escape with massive, hand-cranked shutters that respond to the capricious climate.
A 1984 Airstream Shines With a Steely-Blue Shell and a Cozy Farmhouse InteriorThis souped-up getaway on wheels provides a young family with all the comforts of home.
A Cozy Aussie Cottage Hides a Sleek Renovation Behind a Heritage FacadeA modest weatherboard house receives a playful update to accommodate a family of five in Sydney.
A New Vancouver Home Dazzles With a Facade That Looks Like Falling ConfettiThis family home in British Columbia is the total opposite of a clinical white box.