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Local firm Ome Dezin saved this midcentury home’s post-and-beam ceilings and brick fireplace while bringing in ribbed grass, a circular skylight, and a built-in kitchen banquette.

Architect Ana Smud’s residence in the Vicente López suburb of Buenos Aires is surrounded by gardens and wrapped in timber, concrete, and glass.

Danielle Noiset-Lekeu and Michel Noiset’s Immeuble Clarté apartment encompasses a balcony equipped with roller blinds and canvas awnings for shade.

“Economy was always at the forefront of all of our decision making due to the high cost of building in California,” explains Kille. But that did not stop her and the design team from selecting strong color choices, like green kitchen cabinets and a bold orange-red front door.

The wall of joinery with its cozy built-in bench seat is the kids’ designated play zone, with the sleek cabinetry making it easy to pack away toys.

The Topanga Canyon property has interconnected modules that are linked by shared decks and outdoor space.

A wide paved drive leads to the remodeled home, where a bright orange door extends a cheerful welcome. Mature oak, pine, and bay trees encompass the private half-acre lot.

The entire home is wrapped in pine tongue-and-groove, which matches the original finish on the ceiling.

Fir-framed sliding glass doors match floating shelves made from the same wood. To create the open corner, Davis’s team buried a steel beam in the ceiling.

The concrete-and-steel home by Faulkner Architects gives one family a refined escape in the mountains of Northern California.

Oak lines the interior for a tactile surprise, and the marble counter echoes the marble on the island and perimeter counters.

A sitting area in the front yard encourages neighbors to stop by for a chat.

The low-slung profile of the home was preserved, and all of the windows and doors were replaced for better insulation and energy efficiency.

The renovation didn’t change the structure of the home.

The Nook exterior features shiplap cypress siding, a reclaimed oak deck, and an entranceway of oak blackened in the traditional Japanese method.

Julie Mølsgaard's clever cubic shelf hosts a rotating selection of Jette's ceramics, picked up from travels and auctions over the years.

"I love the tile wall in the kitchen,