On an undesirable lot in Mexico City, architect Yuri Zagorin Alazraki created a stacked home and lush garden.

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

A family wanted to prioritize outdoor living and easy social gatherings in their new home—so Toronto firm MJMA delivered a...

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

Whether it’s used to build simple landscaping structures or an elaborate deck, the revered cinnamon-hued wood is famously long...

Put your corridors to work as storage, seating, or gallery space with these ideas.

A well-designed bedroom should encourage you to unwind and unplug from the chores and activities of the day and enjoy a deep,...

Estúdio Amatam creates a bright, geometric holiday home for two families in a coastal village near Lisbon.

You don’t need a custom-designed closet to make the most out of your storage space.

Ah, sweet sweet summertime. What better way to sit back and relax, than enjoying an epic patio, roof, or backyard.

On a corner lot in Valencia, Piano Piano Studio combines cozy courtyards with double-height interiors to create an airy,...

These rooftops, courtyards, patios, and gardens are a breath of fresh air.

These porches, patios, and courtyards have us green with envy.

These outdoor spaces from the Dwell community are perfect for warm summer nights.

Seeking simplicity and open space, a Boulder-area couple settled on a wooded hilltop with views of the mountains and the city.

The global coworking movement proves that going to work can be inspiring.

More than just a way to get from point A to point B, the stairways in these homes have been upgraded from functional features...

Don't have space for a massive pool in your backyard? No need to worry.

If you have a nomadic streak and like waking up in a different place every few months, weeks, or even days, then a home on wheels...

A designer duo add 1,200 square feet to their petite bungalow and create a private courtyard where the whole family can converge...

The super's unit was anything but in this Upper West side co-op, however architect Brad Zizmor saw potential in the apartment...

Dark timber cladding gives way to airy interiors at this compact holiday home near the Lakes of Vinkeveen in the Netherlands.

With the help of 3D laser scanning, Ensamble Studio excavates a quarry on the island of Menorca to create an experimental retreat.

At the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in Altadena, California, this four-bedroom 1947 house is a place to live, work, and...

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

A Brooklyn–based family enlists an architect to radically modernize their 1970s vacation home in Martha's Vineyard.

Surrounded by the jungle and overlooking the ocean, this terrace house features unique foldable walls to foster a stronger...

A weekend getaway for a creative couple outside Bratislava is inspired by the nomadic structure.

Thanks to their savvy with salvaged materials and knack for bartering, Nathalie and Greg Kupfer constructed the micro-cabin for...

Winkelman Architecture delivers grown-up summer-camp vibes with this unassuming retreat on the coast of Maine.

Tucked into the urban grid, a 340-square-foot grain silo becomes an unexpected desert oasis that overcomes several design...

At 23 years old, self-taught designer Mariah Hoffman set out to craft her own 156-square-foot sanctuary.

A rope bridge slung across a ravine leads to an imaginative retreat by San Francisco–based artist and designer Jay Nelson.

The cofounders of The Brooklyn Home Company take their skill set to sea to give a 1983 tugboat a bow-to-stern revamp.

Award-winning photographer, creative director, and jet-setter Jill Paider shares her list of breathtaking landscapes and hotels...