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A staircase leads up to a mezzanine with a sleeping/living space.

The primary bedroom still has fantastic sight lines to the water from its second-floor location.

Secret passageways and surprise design elements abound in this playful home renovation for an active family of five.

A piece by John Belingheri hangs in the living room of the Bancroft family’s home, which is centered by an Antonio Citterio sofa and Robert Marinelli tables.

The fluted glass-and-wood peninsula adds to the available counter space and storage on the kitchen side, yet still allows the homeowner to interact with guests in the other rooms.

A desaturated hexagonal tile backsplash complements the colorful lower cabinetry.

The house's structural system is most apparent at the first storey sheltered, outdoor parts that are covered by an expansive timber ceiling.

Jay and Jaclyn Lieber worked with Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir and Tryggvi Thorsteinsson of Minarc to design a house using the designers’ mnmMOD panels, which can be assembled with a screw gun.

The open kitchen features a Richlite island countertop; the faucet is by Chicago Faucets. The draperies are from Restoration Hardware.

The appliances are by Sub-Zero Wolf.

“Cement, gravel, sand, and water became the main ingredients for the envelope that makes up each box,” says Sánchez.

The concrete master bathroom is illuminated by a skylight.

A look at one of four double-height bedrooms in the tallest structure. Each one comes with a “tapanco,” or loft, for sleeping or reading.

In search of a quiet getaway that could double as a vacation and holiday hub for extended family and friends, a Mexico City couple found a three-and-a-half-acre property there and reached out to architect Javier Sánchez to come up with a design that would make the most of the site.

Though the mild climate allows for alfresco meals year-round, an outdoor fireplace adds warmth on cool evenings. Charred wood paneling can be seen along the wall.

The architects incorporated sustainably sourced parota wood into the living room’s sunken seating area. The Turn Tall side table is from Blu Dot, and the pillows are from West Elm.

Inspired by Donald Judd’s minimalist works, the three volumes feature board-formed concrete walls accented with charred wood. Shown here, the tallest contains four double-height bedrooms, each with a “tapanco,” or loft, for sleeping or reading.

The powder bath also has a touch of whimsy with another pattern from Ellie Kishimoto, an Italian Fantini faucet in a custom powder-coat ,and white subway ceramic tiles.