Almost Perfect

The raw edges of the antique teak wood shelves bring an organic touch to the the living area.

Architect Ana Smud’s residence in the Vicente López suburb of Buenos Aires is surrounded by gardens and wrapped in timber, concrete, and glass.

White oak slats and cork cladding give texture to the facade of a house that architect Jack Becker designed for himself and his wife, landscape architect Maddie Hoagland-Hanson, in an alley in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C. High awning windows let daylight in while preserving privacy.

HUTCH Design used organic materials and earthy tones to transform this former concrete pig shed outside of London.

Catherine's Italian chandelier hangs in the front hall. The floors are marble from Mexico. "We wanted [the floors] to feel a little more natural,

Dellekamp + Schleich built this C-shaped weekend getaway in Valle de Bravo with a central courtyard that prioritizes play.

The custom cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore “Rooftop Garden” and topped with Sea Pearl Quartzite. The island has oak cabinets with an ebonized maple counter, lined with stools by Joel Edmondson for Denver Modern.

“We wanted to daylight the main rooms of the house—living, kitchen, dining, and bedrooms—in a strong, architectural way that was integrated with the building,” says SHED Principal Prentis Hale.