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Floor plan of Frederick Residence by Andrew Frederick

In Joshua Tree, Tyler Quinn built a tub—which looks like a mirage you’d stumble upon while wandering the landscape—right into the bed rock next to his off-grid house (and very first build). “I accomplished this with a concrete saw, with my cuts about four to six inches deep. I would then remove the entire layer of granite with hand tools; chisels and hammer,” says Quinn.

Paper House Project stacked this high-performance house across three levels on a 430-square-foot site, using light wells and windows to bring in sunshine and park views.

A pair of Molded Plywood lounge chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller sit opposite a BoConcept coffee table and a sofa of Paul’s design. For his father’s book collection, Paul created a library around the double-height staircase.

A lone saguaro marks the southwest corner of Thomas and Laura Hyland’s property, which is situated adjacent to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The structure’s main living volume is elevated and faced in glass, overlooking a descending pathway that leads to a pool tucked into the site.

In leafy northwest Washington, D.C., a two-story addition expands a 1936 home without overwhelming it.

House in Shiraiwa is a simple, sleek, low-lying structure. Large windows are symmetrically arranged on the southern facade, coming into perfect alignment with the exterior columns and support framing. Clad in local materials, the residence aims to create a strong connection between home, landscape, and place.

The aim of this project was to transform an ancient farmhouse into a family home in Chamboirat, a small hamlet in Auvergne’s countryside.

Though the couple are open to renting the cabin, it won’t be anytime soon. “For at least the first few years,” says Katie, “it needs to be our own.”