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In one kitchen, the countertops are Corian, while in the other, you’ll find stainless steel. “We changed materials for each to give them a different identity,” says Elsley.

The concrete-and-steel home by Faulkner Architects gives one family a refined escape in the mountains of Northern California.

Vintage furniture looks right at home in the refurbished mid-century space.

Floor Plan of Stoneleigh Terrace by OGA

The public areas are completely exposed to the wooded ravine.

A covered terrace on the back of the residence caters to easy al fresco dining.

Taking cues from nautical casework, Osmose Design crafted an undulating, white oak kitchen in an irresistibly quirky Tudor home in Portland, Oregon.

Three elements of the extension were built off-site: the exterior and structural concrete, which includes patterned brickwork, the nonstructural concrete elements (like the kitchen counter and bath), and the balustrade. An arch motif ties together the renovation.

Exposed laminated strand lumber (LSL) joists and painted brackets introduce texture and color while keeping material costs down.