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Colorful Ceramica Vogue tile steals the show on the home’s expanded upper level.

The bedroom/studio shares a wall with the bedroom/office. New York, New York Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017

The office houses the letter “U" as well as cameras.

"I've always loved the way buildings look when they're under construction, and the walls of the office are basically like open framing," Davis says.

The family that works together stays together: Hachigian and Day at his-and-hers workstations in the shared lower-level study.

Telecommuting can take both a physical and mental toll—especially when you’re suddenly working in tight quarters with partners, roommates, children, or other family members. Tip: Invest in high-quality, noise-cancelling headphones, and keep shared live/work spaces clutter-free.

A familiar scene in the Benoit home: Peter paints at the Steelcase desk—"I do all my work here," he says—while Ando sits nearby, waiting for attention.

Studio Entry Court

Oiled oak floors, plywood walls, and a vaulted ceiling provide a light, serene feeling on the interior.

The glass walls frame large expanses of greenery.

Stevie works from a built-in L-shaped desk. The marker board is also a much-used feature.

Concrete floors were polished a few extra times to reveal the pebbles and stones for a terrazzo-esque effect.

The neutral backdrop of plywood and dove grey carpet is contrasted with bright red feature furniture pieces and potted plants.

Inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetics, the modern Orchid tiny house features an interior clad in three-quarter-inch maple plywood.

Working with a demanding budget, Filipe Pina Arquitectura added a cost-effective annex with an upper level with walls lined with exposed oak plywood.

The clients love the community atmosphere of Stoke Newington and wanted to extend their existing home rather than move. The lead architect for the project, George Bradley, lives on the same housing estate and can see the property from his window.

Alexandre Delaunay of Sabo Project helped Romain and Aurélie Fliedel renovate a 1,650-square-foot duplex when the couple were expecting their first child. Custom plywood cabinets and shelves line the dining area, which includes a table and chairs by Hay.

Natalie and Lauren wanted to replicate the feel of a Zen garden with their home’s central courtyard. The garden features a Japanese maple that pops against the charred timber cladding, while structurally, the U-shape design ushers light right through to the back of the house.