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Sitting on a peninsula, water surrounds three sides of the home.

Floor Plan of Lark House by SHED Architecture & Design

Before: The design and build team reused the existing structure.

Philippe often hosts family and friends, whether for a weekend or a glass of champagne. The second floor has a guest bedroom, while downstairs a sleeper sofa from Bo Concept and various seating areas make space for all.

Floor Plan of Mökki and Sauna by Kontio

The house itself is about 520 square feet, and there’s a separate sauna building with a guest bedroom, which is under 200 square feet. "I kept the buildings really small to keep costs down,

“The house is kind of crooked, with rough floors, and no fancy finishes—but it has lots of personality,” says architect Francisco Mesquita Moura.

The open doorway that separates the main living area from the kitchen used to be the entrance to the house. Back then, you had to go outdoors to access the open-air kitchen and bathroom.

French doors lead to a backyard brick patio that offers the feeling of generous privacy.

The Orchard Street Residence was renovated from a humble 1946 cottage in a neighborhood of mostly pre-World War II houses.

Joe Banuelos, who lived off and on at PorchLight’s prior shelter, is training to become part of its peer mentor program.

The Jerusalem limestone extends from the inside out, creating continuity between the great room and terrace.

Illustration by Lohnes + Wright

This off-grid retreat is quite literally nestled among the treetops in Epworth, Georgia.

Floor Plan of Butterfly House by Oliver Leech Architects