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A massive gable roof makes this two-story house appear as if it’s laid out on a single level.

The foyer gives way to a dramatically long, uninterrupted staircase, with the living room and kitchen at right.

The client wanted to be able to see straight through the front of the house to the back, accomplished with the help of disappearing pocket doors between the dining room and patio.

The master bedroom gets the best view onto the backyard patio and pool area, as well as a vaulted ceiling.

Homeowners Izabel and Paul made a large open kitchen a top priority, insisting on counters at double the standard width.

Floor Plan of Curtis Avenue House by Ras-a Studio

The partially covered area in the courtyard presents an idyllic setting for al fresco dining.

“Sometimes you go with emotions rather than logic,” says Woodhull founder Caleb Johnson. “I just wanted to renovate the little Pizza Hut look-alike my son told me looked like a blowfish.”

"Fun fact, this yard is actually their front yard!,

Malcolm Davis Architecture helps a family roll back years of hodgepodge additions while opening the rear facade to the garden.

Chicago, Illinois Dwell Magazine : September / October 2017

A detached garage and guesthouse/studio creates a buffer between a busy street and the rest of the property, which includes the main house as well as a pool, sauna, and pond, so that life in the residence can feel more private and secluded.

Floor Plan of Two-Tone Tudor by Bestor Architecture

Wright’s last major work—and one of his most iconic—sadly didn’t open until six months after the architect’s death. Nevertheless, the Guggenheim Museum is one of the most important pieces of American architecture and is considered to be Wright’s most important contribution.