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Caitlin Wheeler was a lawyer in Silicon Valley and is now a writer in Durham, NC. She's written about lawyers with zany careers, the North Carolina wine industry, and global architectural design. She has a Harvard BA, a Duke JD, and kickstarts every day with a sunrise run.

Mechanized Shutters Protect This Australian Home From Prying Eyes
The timber-batten shell opens to lake views and then closes for privacy.
A Concrete House Is Softened by an Airy Internal Courtyard, Complete With an Olive Grove
For an architect’s new build in Melbourne, eco-conscious design techniques help create a minimal-but-warm home.
An Architect Couple Turn an Urban Eyesore Into a Home That’s Both Peaceful and Playful
Clean, streamlined spaces with a reverence for the outdoors reflect a Toronto family’s adventurous lifestyle.
A Hidden Fireman’s Pole Is Just One of This Portuguese Home’s Many Delights
Balancing the need for privacy with a neighborhood connection, this introspective residence in Lisbon invests in useful—yet...
A Home High Above Lake Austin Balances Perfect Views With a Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic
Transparent walls and Japanese design cues define this renovated home in an Austin suburb.
A Concrete and Glass Pavilion Opens This 1930s Home to a Tiered Garden
The exterior, made of prim brick and stucco, hides a show-stopping addition at this suburban home outside of Melbourne, Australia.
A Rustic Home Rivals the Rugged Beauty of Its Forest Setting
Tucked in the pine forests and granite mountains of California’s High Sierra, this home takes a page from the National Park...
A Little Black Cabin Keeps Things Simple for a Family of Four in Vermont
Keeping to a strict budget without skimping on quality meant whittling this home down to the essentials.
A Renovation Turns a Once-Abandoned Barcelona Building Into an Airy Home
The design team combined a Japanese sensibility and Spanish details with pine finishes and a red tile floor.
A Jazz-Age Classic in Florida Gets an Ovation-Worthy Revamp
An architect couple restore an Art Deco gem, gently modernizing it for work and family life.
Picture Windows and Sliding Doors Work Magic in This Cozy Barcelona Home
Clever interventions make the home feel larger than its compact 721 square feet.
A Tiny Cabin in North Carolina Is an Enchanting Mix of Japanese and Scandinavian Style
Inspired by a homesteading commune he documented in Western North Carolina, photographer Mike Belleme builds a minimalist retreat...
18 Awe-Inspiring Homes With Barrel-Vaulted Ceilings
While barrel vaulting adds height and drama to any space, the lasting brilliance of the form lies in its simple structure and...
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