Separate Boîte Equal
From the leafy sidewalk outside Paul Bernier and Joëlle Thibault’s home in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood of Montreal,...
These Separate Studios Keep a Retired Couple Happy
Art and life meet in the middle at a creative family retreat in Central Mexico.
This Canadian Cabin Is Equal Parts Woodsy Wonder and Scandinavian Chic
Surrounded by red maple and aspen trees, the home is a refined take on the classic Quebecois sugar shack.
1920s Bungalow Plus Modern Addition Equals Perfect Austin Home
A couple planning for an investment property in Austin ended up with a home that was too terrific to let go.
A Restored Midcentury Home in Los Angeles With a Separate Guest Suite Asks $6.7M
This midcentury-modern gem in Hollywood Hills has been beautifully restored.
50 Jaw-Dropping Glass Houses That Shatter Expectations
It’s clear: glass homes equal unparalleled views.
7 Prefab Companies Ready to Build Your New Backyard Office
These prefab ADUs are the perfect solution for those in need of a separate home office.
Arcs of Concrete Swoop Down Like Curtains in This Crisp Belgian Home
Adding a surprisingly soft appeal, the concrete separates and provides passageways into spaces.
Want to Make a Bold First Impression? Paint Your Front Door a Vibrant Hue
Go big—these bright front door colors are equal parts sophisticated, playful, and daring.
Natural Stone Outcrops Pop Up in This Argentinian Retreat
Casa JB, built near a stone quarry, incorporates the rocky terrain into its design.
Two East Village Townhouses Linked to Mary-Kate Olsen Ask $16 Million
Two James Renwick–designed, Anglo-Italianate townhouses are currently for sale—separately, or as a pair.
Omer Arbel
Omer Arbel is a Vancouver–based architect and designer who creates spaces and objects in equal measure.
A Restored 18th-Century Nobleman’s House in South Holland Asks $9.9M
Teeming with amenities, the European estate comes with a coach house, gym, pool, and separate apartment.
29 Granny Flats That Put Guests Up in Style
From detached studios to separate wings for in-laws, these granny flats give Grandma the royal treatment.
Art and Nature Converge at a Couple’s Glass, Cedar, and Stone House in New York
In Westchester County, architect Carol Kurth designs an airy, gallery-like home that places artwork and the outdoors on equal...
A New Chicago Cafe and Bottle Shop Flaunts Funky ’70s Vibes
Equal parts cafe, bottle shop, and market, this laid-back hangout brightens Chicago’s Ukrainian Village.
A Renovated Farmhouse in the Hamptons Hits the Market at $2.8M
Nestled on an organic farm, this modern farmhouse in East Hampton features separate guest quarters and a horse barn.
This Double-Height Apartment in Barcelona Features Historic Details and a Floating Staircase
Two formerly separate levels are linked and combined into a double-height volume in this 1,464-square-foot apartment in...
A Luminous Brooklyn Townhouse With Double-Height Ceilings Seeks $3.3M
Built in 1899, the renovated residence includes four spacious levels, with a separate, rental-ready apartment on the ground floor.
Chris Jordan’s Plastic Provocation
Artist Chris Jordan has become something of a cult figure for the green set, with his growing portfolio of mind-bending...
10 Trendy Spots to Take the Perfect Bathroom Selfie
Up your Instagram game with these picture-perfect bathrooms.
Case Study House #18 in L.A. Hits the Market at $10M and Includes Plans From Tom Kundig
For $10,000,000, the new owner will receive the historic midcentury home, along with architectural plans for a separate structure...
A Brazilian Home With a Touch of Japanese Zen
Designed with two parallel wings separated by a shallow pool, this striking São Paulo residence is lined with rows of timber...
A Crafty Storage Wall Helps Define a Designer Couple’s Brooklyn Loft
A birch plywood table that the homeowners built inspires a functional wall that separates living areas and provides much-needed...
Silent Film Star Charlie Farrell’s Historic 1934 Palm Springs Residence Lists for $3.7M
The Palm Springs compound offers classic Spanish Revival features such as a central courtyard, multiple Kiva fireplaces, and a...
A Concrete Hillside Home With a Green Roof and Killer Views
Designed by Argentine firm Alarcia Ferrer Arquitectos, this holiday home offers sweeping views and two separate autonomous levels...
Seeking $4.5M, This San Diego Home Is United Around a Glass Atrium and Steel Staircase
Designed by Safdie Rabines Architects, the tri-level compound also features an expansive main home, a separate casita, and a pool...
A Matte Black Home in Mexico City Opens Up to 360-Degree Forest Views
Nestled in a forest in southern Mexico City, this home has an intimate relationship with nature and the outlying landscape.
A Steel Staircase Merges Two Units Into One in Tribeca
Thanks to a complete renovation, two separate units are merged into a single residence to create a chic home for a growing family...
A Riverfront Retreat in Brazil Boasts a Communal Pavilion
Overlooking the Paranapanema River, Casa do Lago is a weekend home comprising two elevated, staggered volumes that separate...
This Pinwheel-Shaped House of Pine Is a Lesson in Mathematical Precision
Governed by geometry and proportions, this weekend home in Chile opens up to landscape views in all directions.
A Couple’s Home in New Jersey Takes Root Near a Peaceful River
Z+ Architects navigated an unusual riverfront site to create a contemporary residence with tranquil views and privacy.
An Australian Renovation Gives New Life to Midcentury Style
Take a second look at Nest Architects, an Australian firm featured in our September 2016 renovation issue with this MCM update.
A Norwegian Family Retreat Balances Private and Communal Spaces
Stinessen Arkitektur designs a compound of clustered cabins that provides opportunities for family members to relax together or...
The Longtime Connecticut Retreat of American Novelist Philip Roth Lists for $2.9M
The late Pulitzer Prize–winning author wrote some of his best-known works in a cottage on the 150-acre property, which also...
Reydon Grove Farm by Norm Architects
Reydon Grove Farm is a minimal farm located in Suffolk, England, designed by Norm Architects.

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