Light Is the Main Character at This Crisp White New Zealand Home
The louver-wrapped veranda tempers the sun, while clerestories let in a play of shadows cast by surrounding trees.
It’s Hard to Believe This Sinuous Staircase Is Made of Wood
In an otherworldly Melbourne home, the stair looks like rock shaped by water over millennia.
This Cocoon-Like Cabin in England Has a Prefab Shell
The retreat’s outer provides all the structural support, allowing for a surprisingly roomy interior.
No Trees Were Harmed in the Making of This Art Studio Addition
Worrell Yeung create a retreat for artistic practice in nature with an exhibition space on the ground floor.
An Unsightly Apartment Gets a New Look With Stained Glass Doors and Colorful Wallpaper
Sometimes the solution to awkward elements like load-bearing transoms and an incredibly long doorway is simple: decorate.
A Trio of Tiny Homes Provide Views of Portugal's Best Stargazing
Located on a regenerative farm in one of the darkest zones in Europe, each house features an observatory terrace.
This Apartment in Taipei Is a Pet Palace
Cat trees, peepholes, and raised walkways ensure the four cats and two dogs (plus humans) can coexist peacefully.
This 260-Square-Foot Apartment Is Packed With Surprises
The tiny space features integrated storage, fold-out furniture, and a Yves Klein blue kitchen.
In Zurich, the Facade of an Eco-Friendly Home Extension Looks Like an Eyeball
The 3D relief creates the illusion of a closed eye that gradually opens throughout the day.
This Remote Orcas Island Getaway Was Constructed Without Removing a Single Tree
The home's footprint is1,386 square feet, but there's still ample space for gathering—including a bunk room that can sleep up to...
An Airy, Colorful Home in Singapore Is Inspired By Caves
Super Assembly draws on formations found in caverns for this functional family dwelling.
This 75-Square-Foot Apartment Fits Two Infrared Saunas
The compact Rotterdam dwelling might be one of the world’s smallest with a spa, according to the architects who live in it.
In Hawaii, This Off-Grid Concrete House Is Powered by Its Snack-Inspired Form
The triangular design leverages the surrounding elements while bearing a resemblance to Musubi, a popular type of sushi made with...
My House: Designer Jessica Pell’s Desert Retreat Came With Her New Hotel Project
In the process of transforming a run-down motor lodge into Hotel Wren, the LA-based founder of Manola Studio revived the Joshua...
This Sculptural ADU Steals the Show—and the Front Yard
Architect Yan Wang placed the ADU he designed for his mother at the fore of his suburban ranch home.
A Melbourne Renovation Marries a Couple’s Drastically Different Tastes
Designed for an Egyptian Australian and Danish duo, YSG Studio seamlessly combines hygge and bold sensibilities.
Seventies Nostalgia Abounds in This Lush Byron Bay Renovation
Timber lattice screens, chrome balustrades, and a bevy of vintage pieces transform a beach house in Australia.
This Australian Beachcomber Is a Study in Color
The team at Architect George took cues from “The Secret Life of Color” by Kassia St. Clair for a playful, interiors-focused...
Organic Materials and Earthy Tones Recast a Former Concrete Pig Shed
Located just outside of London, a 700-square-foot room is elegantly designed to fit a sunken bath, oversized chimney, and...
In Belgium, a Wooden Home Nestled in the Dunes Is Thoughtfully Restored
OYO Architects didn't just bring a dwelling that survived bombing during World War II back to life—they made it sustainable.
The Secret Behind This Malibu Home’s Hard Concrete Shell? Air.
Created by Binishells using proprietary technology, the building process involves inflating a single reusable formwork with air...
This Dutch Apartment Renovation Channels Amsterdam School Style
Stained glass, horizontal lines, and a wood feature wall by Ettore Sottsass reference the exuberant architectural movement of the...
For $299K, a Santa Monica ADU Is a Refugee’s Chance to Start Again
What started as a couple’s WFH space evolved into a new home for 18-year-old Alex Bogancha after he fled the war in Ukraine.
A Yellow Floor-to-Ceiling Library Wall Brightens Up This SoHo Loft
Beyond providing storage for the 850-square-foot apartment, the cheery feature conceals the entrance hall, bathroom, bedroom and...
A Renovation Expands an Existing Pergola For a Productive Green Facade
The eco-friendly feature merges old and new—and hosts a sprouting garden complete with passion fruit, kiwi, and grape vines.
In London, a Victorian Gets a Bubblegum Pink Makeover
The pillow-shaped pastel tiles are inspired by the owner's love of public spaces like swimming pools and the London Underground.
Budget Breakdown: This Austin Couple's $1.1 Million Renovation Started With a Yurt
While living in a yurt on their rental property's backyard, Margaret Tucker and Steph Steele decided it was time to bring in Side...
This Prefab Cabin Is Light on the Land and Heavy on the Views
Local firm Saxon Hall Architecture designs a modular, off-grid communal building for a coastal campsite in Tasmania.
A Multigenerational Family Home Keeps Sustainability Front of Mind
Made of softwood sourced from southern New South Wales, this Australian home was constructed using prefab methodology.
Pops of Pistachio and Ruby Red Energize This 635-Square-Foot Renovation in Warsaw
For an upholsterer and her daughter, Schudy Studio sourced a range of high-end fabrics to create custom chairs, cushions, and...
This Compact Canadian Home Reimagines The Classic Log Cabin
Geometric windows, a slatted cedar screen, and split roof offer a contemporary take on traditional A-frames.
There’s a Lot of Y2K Style Packed Into This 600-Square-Foot Paris Apartment
Design references in the mini loft include Super Mario Bros, reality TV villas, techno club strobe lights, and Joel Schumacher’s...
A Traditional Spanish Farmhouse Gets a Bold Memphis-Inspired Refresh
Outside Valencia, Spain, Masquespacio runs with their maximalist, colorful ethos, while preserving a historic facade and...
A Derelict Public Pool Makes a Splash as a Family’s New Home
New Zealand-based firm Patchwork Architecture transformed the 1912 site into a warm three bedroom dwelling with a sunken patio...
A Colorful Mural Makes a Large Impact on This Tiny Coastal Retreat
Surrounded by rolling surf and dense bushland in Australia, the brightly painted 475-square-foot home is deceptively resilient...