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Natural forms and a neutral palette of stucco and wood bring a refined touch to interior spaces.

The doors in the lower section of the house are made from treated pine and finished with a black varnish to match the stucco walls.

Architect Pablo Pérez Palacios wanted the new addition to feel rooted in its surroundings, so he used a natural-colored handmade stucco with black pigments for the exterior.

When open, the rolling screen doors of the front facade create a generous, sheltered terrace or outdoor room that's shaded, ventilated, and protected from both sun and rain.

The custom headboard features built-in storage, with curved lines reminiscent of Shaker design. The bed linens are from Cultiver, the quilt is vintage, and the throw pillows are from Elitis, available from Assembly Line.

An arched glass door leads to a patio.

Elena’s bedroom, which is part of the modular unit, has a wall of built-in storage.

Wood salvaged from the previous home clads the kitchen unit, topped in stainless steel.

La Base designed the shelving in the living space.

Across the entry courtyard and through a lapacho wood door is the living space, which was constructed using traditional methods.

In the kitchen, the concrete flooring cracked near the patio door and was filled with a kintsugi detail.

In the kitchen, a Henrybuilt kitchen system in blue walnut frames the space. The bar stools are by Calligaris.

In many of the home's corners, cracks appeared in the new concrete flooring once it was poured, including in this spot in the living room. Tajima and Bradley filled the cracks with grout and then gilded each of those grout lines to give the look and feel of kintsugi.

Terracotta tiles in the kitchen lend a sense of warmth. The stools are from Blu Dot and the pendant light is Foscarini.

The new kitchen connects with the dining room to make hosting friends and family easier. Neal specified a durable quartz for the counters and backsplash, and used red oak for the cabinetry.

Hidden storage and flexible living are prioritized in this modern apartment of just 500 square feet in Taipei. Clever space-saving strategies and smart style choices by Taiwanese firm KC Design Studio created a chic, multifunctional home. The pegboard wall makes it easy for client Mr. Xiao to reorganize whenever needed. Anchoring the office is a chic Paulistano lounge chair by Objekto in the corner.

Wall height cabinetry maximizes storage in the couple’s bedroom.