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The renovated stairway now has a rounded wall at its base, to pair with the curved wall across from it and make room for more natural light from the extension's glass wall to spread into the interior.

That same curved wall, seen from the hallway. By curving the wall's edges, the doorway openings and sight lines are enlarged.

The new kitchen, part of the reconstructed extension, takes advantage of ample glass.

Bizna Estudio combines passive house principles with a few regional materials to keep one family cool while on vacation.

The mid-section of the siding was done in a shou-sugi ban method. Custom brass was used for the awning, alongside a standing-seam metal roof.

The proportion of the volume allows us to play with scales.

After years of hosting loved ones in their 1,450-square-foot home, a couple called on architect Warren Techentin to build a bold backyard house with vacation vibes.

Natural light provides the kitchen with an ethereal quality.

Architect Fredrik Nilsson and author Keshni Kashyap blend Scandinavian modernism with a measure of Indian style to create a thoroughly L.A. home.

"We wanted to keep the exterior walls uncluttered, so you can focus on the views, the light, and the air," says Rosa Garneau, the owner of a 650-square-foot co-op in New York's Chelsea neighborhood. To achieve a clean look, everything gets tucked away, including the mattress and bedding. When looking for the best Murphy bed, look for one that can accommodate basic bedding without having to remove and store it daily.

A dilapidated garage in Los Angeles becomes a whimsical backyard dwelling.

The couple found terra cotta breeze block that they stained black and installed so that the pattern was randomized. The builder was a bit scandalized that they wanted to cover the view from the living room, but Tom says, "The view is here all the time and it's nice to go from room to room and discover it, then rediscover it."

"Since we knew the house would have bold color blocks, we wanted the bathroom to feel a bit more fluid and loose,

Stop Making Sense ADU by Bunch Design floor plan

"The bathroom has a spa-like feel and it seemed natural to choose light blue tiles,