Julia is a Chicago-based writer and photographer: art, architecture, design, and details. Recent clips at juliabrenner.com

They Gave Their Bland Brooklyn Kitchen a “Chef’s Table”–Inspired Upgrade
Solk Architecture turns a tiny galley into a home cook’s dream, complete with an herb garden, a custom island, and cabinetry...
This Forest Home in Chile Is Elevated to Float Among the Trees
In the Los Ríos region, Hebra Arquitectos perches an H-shaped house on pillars to make its interior feel like a tree house.
The Site Was Long and Narrow, so They Cut the Home in Half
GSBN Studio carves a slice out of a Sydney home to fill its interior with sunshine.