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Nestled in East Austin, Texas, this modern home accomplishes the unique task of bringing three units under one roof.

The 1,000-square-foot dwelling mixes raw and refined materials in a cost-effective strategy.

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In Toronto, Atelier RZLBD replaces a nondescript home on an infill lot with a breezy, adaptable dwelling.

When a furniture restoration business threatens to take over their historic Craftsman, this couple opt for a net-carbon, backyard unit.

The skinny house, which resides on an “unbuildable” lot, stretches three stories high in the gabled rear.

Eager to test their design chops, an American couple go to Costa Rica to tackle their first design-build challenge—for under $200 per square foot.

Previously divided into three apartments, the reconfigured and expanded Dunn House is now a streamlined home for a growing family.

Clay Anderson of Olson Kundig and Alex Almerico of NBBJ give their 505-square-foot home in Capitol Hill a serious upgrade on a strict budget.

A light-filled extension delivers greater functionality and indoor/outdoor living to a historic 1914 residence in Ann Arbor.

Premium cabinets and appliances turn a dim, disconnected kitchen in San Bruno, California, into a central space that checks off all the boxes.

While opening up the layout to capture desert light, Darci Hazelbaker and Dale Rush accentuate the character of their 1925 Spanish-style home.

At 23 years old, self-taught designer Mariah Hoffman set out to craft her own 156-square-foot sanctuary.

A steep hillside and rushing creek define a family’s prefab retreat in New Hampshire.

Built for a scholar, Casa Biblioteca is a sanctuary for reading, stargazing, and enjoying a cigar or two.

By capturing natural light and adding svelte, custom furniture, JCPCDR rescues a dark, dated apartment in the 4th arrondissement.

Using humble materials like plywood and laminate in a smart way, Ben Ediger of design-build studio Spacecraft gives his tired kitchen a much-needed update.

An architect teams up with Faye and Walker to build a white gabled lake house overlooking Texas Hill Country.

Architect Michael Peled completely flips the layout of an apartment in Haifa to take advantage of treetop views.

Once a dilapidated garage, this flexible garden studio in Seattle now serves as an all-weather hub for a mother and daughter.

Bunch Design imagines a colorful, dynamic backyard dwelling that looks and feels larger than its 850 square feet.

Dupont Blouin updates a family getaway in Québec while preserving its ’60s flair.