This California Company Is Bringing Classic Cars Into the FutureKindred Motorworks reimagined a Bronco, VW Bus, and Camaro that hope to deliver all the nostalgia with none of the headaches.
A Glass-Wrapped Extension Maximizes the Potential of a London Terrace HomeThe ground floor’s outdoor access was limited, so architecture firm Bureau de Change found a see-through solution inspired by the...
This Sunny Los Angeles Home Defines “Scandifornian” StyleReal estate impresario and designer Rob Diaz blends Alaskan white cedar, high-end finishes, and earthy decor for a home as hygge...
13 Homes in Pinkish Orange Concrete Add a Splash of Color to Mexico CityArchitect Miguel de la Torre uses lattices and circular perforations to give a sense of lightness to the monolithic multiunit...
Two Experimental Townhouses Clad in Cor-Ten Steel Add Density to a Seattle NeighborhoodHybrid Architecture took an oversized family lot to its limits with a pair of vertical, gable-roofed residences.
Go Off-Grid Indefinitely in Bowlus’s New All-Electric Trailer for $310KWith its high-end solar-powered amenities, the Volterra promises to take you wherever you want to go, forever.
Choose Your Own (Holiday) Adventure: 10 Homes for Countryside Living or an Urban RetreatFrom secluded, off-grid cabins, to impressive urban retreats, these ten design-led vacation rentals let you choose whether to get...
A Family’s Retreat Is a Natural Fit in England’s New Forest National ParkPAD Studio replaced a rundown cottage with a new gable-roofed timber design that looks as if it’d been there all along.
A Mostly Wood Home in Japan Lets One Family Lead a Simple, Sustainable LifeNori Architects tests an earth-friendly vision for urban housing with a stripped-back design that the residents can modify and...
A Floating Iron Stair Cuts Through a Bladesmith’s Workshop Turned Residence in ItalyArchitect Carlo Gaspari sensitively transformed the Old World shop with references to the trade and calculated cuts for skylights.
An Architect’s 1960s London Home Welcomes Foxes, Squirrels, Bees, and BatsAs she updates her house with a green roof and “bat bricks,” Helena Rivera seeks to enhance life not only for her family, but for...
A Cozy Home on the Rugged Welsh Coast Takes Cross-Laminated Timber to Its LimitsThe carbon-sequestering construction is on display throughout the interiors, where Maich Swift Architects added subtle finishes...
This Small Spanish Apartment Takes Color Blocking to the ExtremeEach of its zones features a vibrant hue that adds character and definition to the roughly 600-square-foot space.
A Swooping Concrete Canopy Crowns a Pavilion-Style Home Near Buenos AiresInteriors transition seamlessly to covered outdoor spaces, courtyards, and gardens in this radically open residence outside the...
In Melbourne, an Unremarkable Worker’s Cottage Hides a Heavenly Backyard HomeFoomann Architects places a surprisingly spacious and airy two-level residence at the rear of a narrow suburban lot.
10 Vacation Homes That Bring Nature InsideThese rentals reimagine conventional notions of inside and out and celebrate the beauty of the natural world in unexpected ways.
A Central Courtyard at This Sierra Nevada Retreat Evokes the Feel of a CampsiteThe concrete-and-steel home by Faulkner Architects gives one family a refined escape in the mountains of Northern California.
A Mews House in London Is Built Head-to-Toe With Timber Hauled In By HandSituated on a pedestrian alley, the serene homestead architect Russell Jones designed for his family was a true labor of love.
This New Zealand Holiday Home Is as Cozy as a CocoonA tight plan, all-timber interiors, and moody lighting give one young family of five a snug escape.
Fans of Brick, Eat Your Hearts Out at This Suburban Renovation in BeijingThe European-style home is wrapped head-to-toe in a rustic red that pairs beautifully with its surrounding gardens.
An Architect Couple Turn Their Apartment Into a Venn Diagram of Iconic DesignThe renovation’s spheres of influence include Denmark, Japan, and the Bauhaus movement, an overlap that makes for a well-mannered...
This Holiday Home on the Chilean Coast Is Designed Like a Hunk of Coral StoneThe retreat by Croxatto & Opazo is all about openness with outdoor stairs connecting to roof terraces and ocean views.
This $8,700 Shed Is a Swiss Army Knife for Your GardenThe modular design is a snap to assemble and includes flexible tool storage, solar panels for charging gadgets, a rainwater...
A Builder Crafts His Family’s Dream Home With Reclaimed Timber and BrickHe worked closely with design firm Insider Outsider, using secondhand materials for a sustainable dwelling on the coast.
Subtle Touches Make for a Seriously Soothing Apartment in BrazilTraama Arquitetura avoided structural changes, instead pairing a generous amount of white paint with wood built-ins and iconic...
To Rebuild After a Fire, a California Family Turns to PrefabA trifecta of buildings from Connect Homes—a main residence, a guesthouse, and a garage—form their new retreat in Sonoma.
A Family Aces the Remodel of a Cute Schoolhouse in the CatskillsThe ’70s building set them up for success in creating a rustic-chic home on five acres in the country.
A Young Family’s Apartment in India Is a Pastel-Hued WonderlandThe flat in Gujarat, India, features whimsical hand-painted murals, a bar hidden in a closet, bedroom decor inspired by cottage...
This Renovation on Long Island Hacks the Conventions of Single-Family Suburban LivingDesign firm Architensions tops a house with another house, subverting the notion of a traditional second-story addition.
A Timber Artist’s Retreat Sprouts Beside a Stone Cottage in EnglandStudio Weave draws upon traditional craft and contemporary design to create a garden dwelling geared toward creative growth.
A Shipping Container Home in Rural Australia Delivers Views at Every TurnThe retreat routes a U-shape around a central plunge pool, providing a series of unique vantages of the forest landscape.
Invite Elements of Nature Into Your Home With Armadillo’s New RugsArmadillo has added two handcrafted rugs to their collection that celebrate the beauty of jute and reimagine traditional...
This Seaside Holiday Home in South Africa Is Built for the AgesIts mix of indoor and outdoor spaces embraces the setting while bracing for weather, giving a couple and their family a place to...
An Artist and Her Builder Husband Shake the Dust Out of an Old Fisherman’s Shack in TasmaniaThe seaside setting had it all, so the couple made a few updates to the ’80s structure to make the most of it: larger windows,...
Sea Green and Curved Glass Give a Melbourne Extension Aquatic VibesThe new kitchen, dining, and living space features brick washed in a submarine hue and a glass wall that wraps a courtyard like a...
We’re Swooning Over the Sun-Dappled Interiors at This Midcentury-Inspired Melbourne HomeBreeze block walls let light and air filter in while maintaining privacy from passersby on the street.