An Architect's Home and Studio Rises Above RajagiriyaTwenty minutes from the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, architect Palinda Kannangara builds himself a rugged home and studio.
A Panoramic Passive House Rises in the Mountains Above MadridBarcelona-based Slow Studio builds a bioclimatic home for a couple who work with the United Nations.
A Luminous Micro-Home Peeks Above the Rooftops in SydneyThis Australian home feels larger than its 645 square feet thanks to white walls, plenty of outdoor connections, and loads of...
20 Bath Mats and Rugs That Are a Step Above the RestFrom elegant wood mats to eye-catching patterns, these picks will spruce up your space.
8 Treetop Cabins Perched High Above the EarthThese lofty structures take cabin design to a whole new level.
A Swedish Summer Cabin That Sits Above and Among the TreesPerched on stilts, a minimal timber-frame cabin rises in Sweden's Archipelago.
35 Swoon-Worthy Staircases That Are a Step Above the RestThese elegant and elevated staircases take their homes to the next level.
A Chic Chicago Dispensary Rises Above Stoner StereotypesIn the village of Oak Park next to Chicago’s West Side, Seven Point fights the stigma surrounding cannabis usage with high-end...
A Remote Chilean Cabin Appears to Float Above the Forest FloorIn the Andes, architect Sergio Araneda creates an ecological refuge that embraces the surrounding woods and treads lightly on the...
This Cozy Cabin Stands Above the Forest Floor on a Single LegStudio Puisto Architects craft a calming retreat for nature lovers in a secluded Finnish forest.
A Green-Roofed Maine Home Rises Above a Limited FootprintAfter an unexpected disaster, a homeowner takes a rebuild into his own hands (literally).
This Coastal Prefab Stands Tall Above Rising Sea LevelsRES4’s modular approach provides a Brooklyn family with a beautiful, weatherproof retreat on Long Island.
A Radiant Sydney Home Appears to Float Above a Sandstone RidgeA dramatic cantilever isn’t the only striking aspect of this Sydney home—carefully framed views and an incredible outdoor shower...
A Surreal Mirrored Cabin Stands High Above the Earth in SwedenSuspended on stilts, the Illusion Villa provides a bird’s-eye view of flora and fauna in Eriksberg Wildlife Park.
A Tubular Steel Cabin Cantilevers Above a Lush Hillside in RussiaChief architect of Moscow Sergey Kuznetsov creates an alluring hideaway in Nikola-Lenivets Art Park.
10 Chef-Approved Knife Sets That Are a Cut Above the RestAsk any chef—well-weighted, sturdy knives are a game changer in the kitchen.
A Tree House–Like Midcentury Home Peeks Above the Forest CanopyDesigned around a specimen oak, this renovated midcentury has walls of glass and a natural palette to achieve a seamless...
A Bridge-Like Home Suspended Above a Connecticut Hillside Asks $530KSupported by a steel cage at one end, the Cedar Bridge House by architect Wilfred Armster extends outward from a wooded slope.
In True California Style, This Venice Beach Home Hovers Above a PoolAn eager-to-downsize couple with a knack for entertaining fall in love with a tree-surrounded property for their next chapter.
A Zinc-Clad Hamptons Home Gracefully Extends Above a Protected FloodplainThree volumes unite to create an atypical Hamptons home on a property that is 50% unbuildable due to wetlands.
A Cabin Springs Up Above a Dry Creek Bed in a Chilean ForestOn a rocky bank, Hebra Arquitectos builds a breezy home that opens wide to nature.
A Minimalist Home Full of Clever Design Tricks Appears to Levitate Above the EarthDavid and Mayuko Lai’s Japanese-inspired home hides technology, doors, and storage space with smart solutions.
The World’s First 360-Degree Infinity Pool Is Proposed to Tower Above LondonAdrenaline junkies enter the pool through an underground spiral staircase that’s worthy of James Bond.
A Home High Above Lake Austin Balances Perfect Views With a Wabi-Sabi AestheticTransparent walls and Japanese design cues define this renovated home in an Austin suburb.
This Architect Couple’s Concrete Home in Brazil Sits Above a Wine Tasting RoomSurrounded by mountainous views, this home seamlessly integrates commercial and residential space through a unified material...
Asking $7M, This Sleek Duplex Apartment Allows You to Live Above the Clouds in DubaiPerched high in the city's Index Tower, the modern dwelling is fitted with luxe, custom-made finishes and spellbinding views.
Before & After: An Italianate-Style Brownstone in Brooklyn Rises Above Years of Ad-Hoc RemodelsUrban Pioneering Architecture strategically preserves the historic details of this Clinton Hill row house while creating a...
Rising Above It AllSet atop a 1908 warehouse in the Courtenay Precinct of Wellington, New Zealand, the three apartments by Architecture Workshop...
Above Santiago's Architecture BiennialThis mesmerizing video comes from one of our favorite photographers, Cristobal Palma.
A Barbershop That’s a Cut AboveBirds Barbershop is an Austin mainstay, offering beer, music, and arcade games in addition to affordable cuts.
Suburban Sprawl Photographed from AboveChristoph Gielen's aerial photography reveals the patterns created by suburban development.
15 Stylish Sleeper Sofas That Are a Dream Come TrueThese multifunctional marvels are a step above your average pull-out couch.
11 Homes That Embrace Wabi-Sabi DesignThese one-of-a-kind abodes value the well worn and the beautifully flawed above homogeneity.
A Famous Musician’s Rare 19th-Century Victorian Seeks $2.95M in DenverAfter treating the three-level residence to a decade-long restoration, the lead singer of the Colorado-based rock band, The Fray,...
A Midcentury Home Enjoys Views from Every AngleA new outlook for a Buff, Straub and Hensman gem perched high above Los Angeles.
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.