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Natural light is an important factor in creating biophilic spaces. The primary bathroom of this house in Venice, California, sits deep in the plan but has three sources of natural light—a skylight, small window, and translucent glass wall shared with the kitchen.

The ceramic tiles were created with irregular glaze, which mimics the reflections of the harbor nearby.

The subway tile-lined bathroom was kept as simple as possible, with Hansgrohe fixtures and cabinets made of vertical-grain Douglas fir above a top-mounted Duravit sink. Since installing a window was unfeasible given the bathroom's proximity to other properties, Storey added a skylight over the shower.

The bold yet minimalist residence sits lightly on the land and engages with the surrounding scenery.

Floor plan of Boundary Point Cabin by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Natural light pours into the stairwell.

Built on a tight budget of $120,000, a retirement home in the mountains delivers unexpected contemporary design to a rural township.

Sustainability was a consideration. “So, we used natural building materials with breathable construction,” says Sam. “Also, the sourcing, not just of the materials but of the [labor], was all based as locally as possible to the site.”

Peter Braithwaite Studio crafted this peaceful retreat for a couple in Seabright, Nova Scotia.

A rotating fireplace, a glazed facade, and a cozy sauna complete this wonderful woodland retreat.