Construction Techniques

Designed by Stuart Howard, the ’70s dwelling channels the spirit of the legendary coastal community.

Floor Plan of Kumagaya House by Chop + Archi

As seen in this model, the Kumagaya House straddles an uneven land parcel sloping on one side, which reveals a portion of the home's basement.

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

Floor Plan of Casa C by Dellekamp Arquitectos

The family loves to cook and opted for a statement piece as the kitchen island made of volcanic stone with burners that emerge directly from the surface.

"We love to be at the fireplace with a glass of wine or mezcal—it's one of our favorite places,

With previous uses a butcher shop, grocery store, window workshop, hat shop, and a restaurant, the mix-and-match facade feels like an appropriate reflection of the renovated home's varied history.

Ben Warwas set a slider by Western Window Systems at a diagonal beneath the overhang created by the second floor.

Perched on the Estoril Coast, the colorful, multi-story villa sits minutes from the beach all while being conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Lisbon.

“We absolutely love designing small spaces,” says Thorsteinsson. “It’s one of our favorite things.”

This geometric L.A. residence was the last project to be completed during acclaimed architect Pierre Koenig’s lifetime.

Upon his first visit to Tasmania, an island south of the Australian mainland, resident David Burns was immediately smitten with its varied, pristine landscape. Working with architecture firm Misho+Associates, he built a self-sustaining, 818-square-foot retreat that would allow him to completely unplug from urban life.

Both sets of panels slide open for maximum views and solar gain; in inclement weather, they shutter completely, while clerestory windows bathe the space in light.