Long Island Found
When the Fisher family’s 1960s Long Island beach bungalow started to crumble, they sought an architect who’d preserve the home’s...
Long Island Summer Home Gets a Modern Addition
“I can show you what it was…and what it is,” Joe Dolce says, delineating the slight, 250-square-foot addition to his Long Island...
Love's Labors Found
Though the obstacles they faced were formidable, this couple’s perserverance brought them closer together and made their dream...
A New Eco-Friendly Home Emerges From a Tired Structure on Long Island’s Wetlands
Josh Manes Architecture imagines protruding and receding volumes to maximize solar energy and frame 360-degree views.
Lego Island
Step back, Jacobsen, Utzon, Kjaerholm, Wegner, and all you other great Danes.
Found MUJI Celebrates German Craftsmanship With a New Collection of Useful Objects
Muji's Found series unveils a new collection of curiosities inspired by the culture and customs surrounding German craftsmanship.
A Bucolic, Barn-Like Home on Long Island Seeks $4.3M
Designed by the cofounder of New York’s Dean & DeLuca, the serene residence sits on a secluded enclave with a pool and a...
These 7 Hawaiian Modernist Escapes Will Have You Dreaming of the Islands
If you've ever entertained fantasies of a modernist escape on a tropical island, you'll fully understand why each of these...
Bainbridge Island Architect Jim Cutler Has Found the Perfect Pencil
The Louis Kahn–trained architect and lifelong tinkerer tells us about the tools he can’t work without.
A Net-Zero-Energy Barn on Long Island Is a Hub for Climate Researchers
In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.
A Hangar Door Opens Up This Long Island Beach House to the Atlantic
A three-ton hangar door lifts to invite ocean breezes into this resilient, beachfront home.
This Vignette-Rich Cottage on Long Island Is Full of Rare and Vintage Furniture
The Greenport Residence in New York reflects a couple’s far-reaching tastes.
I-Beam Transforms a Humdrum Long Island Home Into a Calm Oasis
After years of incongruous add-ons and remodels, a tired abode finally gets a cohesive revamp.
A Creative Couple’s Long Island Beach House “Bubbles” With Life
Clad in cypress and charged with color, the North Fork getaway of author Julie Satow and editor Stuart Elliott is something to...
The Long Way Home
Romanced by Marfa's charms, a couple find prefab an apt solution for building in the remote desert.
You’d Never Guess This Rustic Long Island Loft Was Once a Laundromat
Listed for $1.3M, the converted property offers over 4,000 square feet of interior space—and it comes with a turnkey, detached...
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, a Revamped Hotel Channels its Nautical Roots
Sitting on a stretch of private beach on the Long Island Sound, this newly-renovated hotel is a throwback to its nautical...
10 Prefabs Found on the East Coast
While some people may think "West Coast" when they think of prefab homes, the following 10 examples challenge that assumption.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Tinkers With Passive House Design on Long Island for $705K
Wayne Turett of The Turett Collaborative designs his own energy-efficient holiday home in Greenport, New York, as an exercise in...
An Undulating Roof Flows Across the Barn-Like Modules of a Striking Long Island Home
A triangular courtyard nestles at the center of Six Square House by Young Projects, which features a dynamic, swooping roofline.
A Norwegian Summer Cabin Embraces the Rocky Terrain
Balancing on irregular, rough-hewn rocks along the Norwegian coast, this renovated summer cabin near a town called Larvik in...
7 Hawaiian Prefabs and Kit Homes
If you enjoy breathtaking landscapes and sunny beaches, then Hawaii is the perfect destination for you.
An Unconventional Prefab on Fishers Island
A family’s remote island retreat becomes a more permanent home base, thanks to the efficiency of building modular.
Coney Island’s Newest Hotel Is a Miniature Mansion Made of Sand
Booking.com just opened reservations for the “Sand”-sion—a life-size sandcastle in the midst of all the fun at Coney Island’s...
This House Conquers the Big Island in Hawaii
The unforgiving landscape of the island couldn't stop this architect.
You Can Rent This Small Sicilian Apartment For $94 a Night
This compact apartment on the island of Ortygia in Syracuse, Italy, is a modernist city retreat in the heart of a historic center.
8 Inspirational Island Prefabs
The idea of island living is as aspirational as it gets.
7 Incredible Island Villas in Indonesia
The islands of Indonesia are a dream come true for anyone hankering for some sun, the sea, vibrant marine life, delicious food,...
A Wood-Fired Floating Sauna Brings the Heat to Vancouver Island’s Chilly Waters
Aux Box’s first floating prefab mixes wellness and wilderness in British Columbia’s Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve.
We Found the Perfect Rain Jacket For Bike Commuters
You’re welcome.
This Island Retreat in the Netherlands Flexes the Power of Prefab
Designed by Orange Architects, the compact, energy-efficient home features open and airy interiors that can instantly be adjusted...
Jens Risom's Block Island Family Retreat
Designer Jens Risom returns to his 1967 prefab off the coast of Rhode Island, readying it for his family's next generation.
A Modern Live-Work Studio in Rhode Island
A creative couple find space in their side yard for a versatile outbuilding.
Stay at a Greek Island Villa Among the Ruins of a 14th-Century Castle
Resting along the crest of a volcanic crater on the little-known island of Nisyros in the Aegean Sea, Villa Nemésis marries the...
Connect With Bali's Tropical Landscape at One of these Modern Villas
The island of Bali in Indonesia has long been a popular destination for travelers seeking a vibrant tropical getaway.
Cling to Summer a Little Longer at This Indoor Oasis
In Silicon Valley, an indoor swim spa-and-exercise room offers a soothing escape.

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