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Ojochal, one of a trio of villages that make up the Costa Ballena in Costa Rica, is located at the edge of a tropical rainforest. The village is known for its laid-back vibe and excellent cuisine, with a multicultural expat population.

Concrete and weathered steel form the home’s low-profile western facade, anchoring it to the desert.

For an entry space, the team created wooden cabinetry with perforated metal webbing. The vintage bench is from Mid Century Møbler, and the pendant is by DCW Editions.

A new brick volume houses two fireplaces and a mudroom.

The single-volume home has been designed to appear to float over the lot on its deck. Ryan upgraded the existing foundation to support its passive design. "Originally, I wanted to make the whole house powered with wood pellets," he says. "But I decided against shoveling pellets in the snow. I'll get weird in a little bit less of a cold climate."

Architect Merritt Amanti Palminteri reinvented her family home to add volume, flow, and infinite charm without changing the footprint.

Minh Le Tien and Emylia Safian (left) stand at the gate to their unorthodox new home in Singapore. Designed by architect Ling Hao, the multilevel steel-and-concrete structure is wrapped in unbridled greenery and connects seamlessly with the outdoors.

Recycled Altrock work surfaces and larch cabinetry define the kitchen design.

To accommodate a young family leaving New York City, design firm Stewart-Schafer revamped the kitchen and living areas of an outdated upstate home in just three months.

An extension for a family of four in Melbourne placed the kitchen in a newly constructed garden terrace, maximizing connection to the outdoors. An impressive 30-foot glazed opening spans the length of the extension, allowing a seamless flow between the kitchen and greenery.