A Forgotten Philip Johnson Home Gets a New Lease on Life
For friends Jiminie Ha and Jeremy Parker, renovating and restoring a forgotten home by the controversial architect was a...
A Nonprofit Development in Arizona Offers a Model for Affordable Home Ownership
Part of a community land trust, the Tempe Micro Estates offer buyers an alternative to an overheated housing market.
A Bibliophile Couple’s Brooklyn Apartment Finds a Smart Storage Solution for More Than 1,000 Books
Design-build firm Spot Lab reimagine an old 980-square-foot corner unit with birch-plywood built-ins for the family’s home...
He Only Built One Home—So They Gave It a Singular Renovation
A thoughtful restoration celebrates the only house ever built by architect and activist Kazuo Umemoto.
“The Curse” Demolishes the HGTV Fantasy
In the satirical new Showtime series, the home improvement format serves as a springboard to explore sticky truths often glossed...
In the Foothills of the Andes, a Ceramicist Fires Up a Creative Retreat
Hebra Arquitectos uses charred timber and local stone to craft an elemental home that blends into its rugged setting.
In SoCal, a Midcentury Time Capsule With Tree House Vibes Seeks $1.9M
David Alexman built the Pasadena property as his personal residence in 1966—and nearly all of its original finishes are intact.
Connect Homes Builds Modernist-Inspired Prefabs With a Surprising Amount of Floor-to-Ceiling Glass
Its steel-framed modules can be customized with glazing to optimize indoor/outdoor living.
On the Market: A Los Angeles Midcentury, a London Loft, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
The listings also include a Rummer home in Oregon, an award-winning London estate designed by John Fowler, and the Oakland...
This Micro Cabin Was Assembled by a Team of Two Without Any Nails, Screws, or Tools
The digitally designed aluminum-clad structure uses a plug-in wood construction system that allows for disassembly and reuse.
The Brutalist Hotel Paradox
Exposed concrete, sparse interiors, and stark geometric forms don’t exactly exude warmth.
Make Your Home Smell Like a Crackling, Cozy Fireplace
Replace your half-spent Feu du Bois with something that’s smoky, earthy, and unexpected.
Dave Brubeck’s Cantilevered Midcentury Home Lists to the Tune of $3M
Case Study architect Beverley D. Thorne designed the “floating” home for the jazz legend and his wife, Iola, in 1953.
The L.A. Mansion Tax Comes for “Selling Sunset”
The show’s seventh season frames Measure ULA as a big bad tax on the one percent—without ever identifying where the money goes.
One Night in a New Boutique Hotel From Baltimore’s Most Beloved Design Shop
Guesthouse above Good Neighbor channels the store’s ethos of curation and community.
Budget Breakdown: After a Contractor Scam, an L.A. Couple Wrap Their Bungalow Remodel for $176K
The foul play pushed them over their $150K limit, but it didn’t break their spirit in creating a charming home with a backyard...
John Fowler’s Award-Winning Wasserman House Just Hit the Market for the First Time
Listed for $1.35M, the midcentury gem is set on a wooded hillside in Weston, Connecticut.
As WeWork Files for Bankruptcy, Other Coworking Businesses Are Doubling Down
British holding company IWG is poised to snap up offices left empty by the startup. Smaller enterprises are expanding, too.
How Good Is “Carbon Neutral” Furniture?
High-end design brands trumpeted the idea at this year’s NeoCon trade show, but its long-term benefits may be limited.
How to Become the Best Plant Parent Ever
Indoor plants need a little more than water, light, and love. Here’s what you can do to help yours thrive.
In Central London, a Light-Filled Artist’s Loft Asks £1.5M
Once owned by the renowned sculptor Esmond Burton, the historic coach house has received planning permission for a residential...
Before & After: They Loved Their Cozy Cottage, So They a Built an Annex to Match
In leafy northwest Washington, D.C., a two-story addition expands a 1936 home without overwhelming it.
This Prefab Builder Uses the Same System to Build Floating Homes and More Traditional Residences
SysHaus relies on a patented metal framework to create customizable designs that start at $260 per square foot.
DIY Renovations Don’t Have to Be Scary With These Tips from the Brownstone Boys
Brooklyn design duo Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon emphasize fun and fearlessness when it comes to tackling any home project,...
You Just Bought a House With a Woodstove. Now What?
Before you go all in on your homesteader fantasy, make sure you’ve got a chimney sweep on call.
An Exhibition About Home Offices Asks “Shouldn’t You Be Working?”
The show at Michigan State University draws a line between the historic undervaluing of domestic labor and modern remote work...
The Past Meets the Present in This Revamped Rummer Home Listed for $990K
Set just 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon, the renovated midcentury comes with new built-ins, fresh tile, and a detached...
This Walden Pond–Inspired Writer’s Studio Holds a Trove of More Than 1,700 Poetry Books
The stone-clad Connecticut retreat is surprisingly advanced with a steel frame, glass sliders, geothermal heating and cooling,...
Some Surprising and Chic Gifts for Every Person From Amazon
If you’re buying toilet paper and cat food in bulk, might as well add some of these gifts to your list too.
Color Is in Full Bloom for Floral Designer Maurice Harris
The Los Angeles-based artist and designer behind Bloom & Plume gives us a glimpse into his colorful world of floral fantasy.
In Spain, an Edgy Renovation Uses Off-the-Shelf Materials in Surprising Ways
A Catalan-American family’s vacation home pays homage to its 200-year history and the rugged charm of brick, cinderblocks, and...
Asking $1.4M, This Textbook Gregory Ain Midcentury Hits All the Right Notes
The residence is one of 28 Altadena dwellings the architect designed in the 1940s, and it features an open plan, clerestory...
What You Need to Know About the Ruling Against the National Association of Realtors
The court decision—which follows months of controversy for the organization—could mean that home sellers no longer have to pay...
Prefab Builder Pluspuu Makes New and Improved Log Cabins Starting at $175K
The Finnish company’s models come as a kit of parts made from engineered lumber that stack together like a 3D puzzle.
The Beckhams’ Renovation Plans Piss Off Their Neighbors, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: Djimon Hounsou lists his property as a rental, and Dr....
On the Market: A Florida Midcentury, a Desert Outpost, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
The listings also include director Kevin Smith’s L.A. residence, a quaint 19th-century farmstead in upstate New York, and a trio...