Nestled into the trees, the modern home blends with its surroundings, following the site’s contours as if it were another wild thing sprung from the ground.
"In some ways the strongest attributes of the house are probably the outside spaces,” says Court. The original cedar deck was replaced with Kebony decking that wraps around a century-old cherry tree. A pair of Andy rockers from Mamagreen face an ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. The accordion doors are a NanaWall SL-60 system that allows the main room of the guesthouse to open completely to the deck.
The Climate Barn floor plan
Floor plan of Füür Studio and Residence by Paula Herrero Arquitectura
“My favorite part of living in this house is how serene the mornings are,” says homeowner Ed Fogarty. “It’s so calm and relaxing, and morning is a beautiful way to start the day.”
The sprawling property includes an infrared sauna just outside the house.
The unit's extra high ceilings and large windows are remnants of its former life as an artist's workshop.
Set in Kyoto’s historic district, this serene one-bedroom machiya has exposed beams, new wood floors, and an updated kitchen and bath.
The rooftop terraces
The lap saltwater lap pool is lined with greenschist and sits on the southern flank of the home.
Set on 22 acres in the arid Alentejo region, the estate was designed by Portuguese architect Bartolomeu Costa Cabral as a home and studio for a creative duo.
Danielle Noiset-Lekeu and Michel Noiset’s Immeuble Clarté apartment encompasses a balcony equipped with roller blinds and canvas awnings for shade.
Glass folding doors from Panoramic Doors reach nine-and-a-half feet high to open the kitchen to the courtyard. “It's such a unique feature, especially in Brooklyn,” says Slocum. “You rarely ever see that type of thing.”
Two matching Bensen sofas in the second floor living space set the cheerful color palette, accentuated by Moroso Donut poufs, a Barcode credenza, and two Tolomeo suspension lamps.
Set in the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the historic residence appears almost fort-like at first glance, featuring a long profile and striking red-brick silhouette.
This multilevel home is perched on a spacious lot, surrounded by pristine countryside, in the hills above Épinal, France.
Floor plan for Refugio Bariloche by Nicolás Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento
Floor Plan of Dyes Inlet Farmhouse by SHED Architecture & Design
Floor plan of Casa Rupanco by Mas Fernández Arquitectura
To reinforce a streamlined aesthetic, materials move from the inside out and from room to room. A Caesarstone countertop in the kitchen extends through a window to the backyard. The basalt path in the house continues outside and up the outdoor stairs.
Floor Plan of Casa T by Gabriel Montañés
Designed by Georges Guillermont, this cliffside 1960s home is wrapped in cool concrete but packed with warm timber, tile, and terra-cotta finishes.
Floor Plan of Backyard House in Oosterbeek by Manta North
Floor Plan of Offset ADU by Byben
The 17th-century farmhouse is made entirely of natural stone.
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