A "chashitsu," which literally means “tearoom” in Japanese, is a freestanding, pavilion-like structure that was used for tea...

Instead of dumping excavated soil, ADX used it to build a new home for a client recovering from the 2011 earthquake.

The lovingly cared-for property, located outside of Salt Lake City, is now available for the first time since its completion in...

From mono no aware, the awareness of the transience of things, to wabi-sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, Japanese design...

This monochromatic home in Southern California stands out for so many reasons.

High ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.

These cat-friendly homes allow people and their pets to live together in perfect harmony.

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A distinctive wooden pattern lines the walls, floors, and ceilings of this compact home in Japan.

An American architect in Paris experiments with Corbusian perceptions of interior and exterior space.

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The small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean has had a big influence on architects and designers across the globe, from São Paulo...

This tranquil home provides for a simpler life on a lakefront.

From a floating home to LEED Platinum-certified dwellings, the Emerald City is a stronghold for eco-conscious prefab housing.

Designed with two parallel wings separated by a shallow pool, this striking São Paulo residence is lined with rows of timber...

This beautiful midcentury also happens to be the childhood home of Issa Rae.

Nestled along the banks of rivers throughout the United States, these modern homes take full advantage of their locations in...

Japanese culture is said to share a close and harmonious relationship with nature.

Bespoke joinery, elegant minimalism, and space-saving design imbue a contemporary country retreat with Japanese sensibilities.

A Japanese architect creates multi-use miracles with a home just wider than a big rig.

A couple integrate clever space-saving techniques learned from Japanese micro homes via a flat renovation in Singapore.

More than a century after he helped found the De Stijl movement, the Dutch painter’s signature style continues to have a hold on...

A challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...

Homes that are characterized by bold, geometric shapes can create an eye-catching presence while also serving functional purposes.

Perched on a ledge of glacial rock in Westchester County, New York, this exposed-timber residence elegantly incorporates...

Today, hostels are more sought-after than ever before, especially among millennials that long for minimalist adventures.

That’s right—we’ve found stylish, high-quality prefabs that start at $135,000.

These prefabricated homes in the Sunshine State are built to withstand harsh conditions.

Lucas Design Associates and Graham Architecture renovate a 1961 midcentury in Laguna Beach, imbuing it with a rich, layered...

Boasting a private beach on Virgin Gorda, Villa Katsura brings Japanese sensibilities to the Caribbean.

Exposed wooden trusses and polycarbonate walls are just some of the features of this playful, Kobe residence.

The new owners of an influential Portland, Oregon, house by Pietro Belluschi discover there’s more than architecture on the...

In the remote San Juan Islands, an artist and an architect collaborate on a modern residence dedicated to creative pursuits.

When it came to designing a new home for herself and her family, one of the most important ambitions held by architect Lucy...

And it’s one of the nation’s most energy-efficient buildings, to boot.

This new retreat cantilevers over the Canadian forest for river views.