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Limestone floors and cherry wood countertops give the kitchen warmth and texture.

The homeowners have come to appreciate as its own space the hallway connecting the main house with the annex .

In leafy northwest Washington, D.C., a two-story addition expands a 1936 home without overwhelming it.

Architects Gordon Stott and Jared Levy saw modular prefabrication as a chance to make high-quality residences more affordable—so long as the construction method was extremely efficient. In 2012, they launched Connect Homes with fifteen designs as part of its original Design Series. Since, Stott and Levy have made more affordable models as well as shelters and community buildings for unhoused people.

The kitchen underwent the most dramatic change, being relocated to the back of the house adjacent to the living room. White Oak floors and casework and new Kolbe windows warm up the space. The pendant light is from Design Within Reach, and the bar stools are custom from Sean Woolsey.

The cascading levels and warm wood create a serene, grown-up-treehouse vibe.

The units are installed on a site in Hurley, New York, overlooking Twin Lakes, and some of them will include private hot tubs.

When Paul and Yuki Gasiorkiewicz bought a nondescript 1930s bungalow in Echo Park, they knew right away that a redesign would be in order. But when they took a closer look at the detached garage in the rear, they discovered a surprisingly stunning view that made them scrap ideas of a renovation in favor of building a brand new accessory dwelling unit.

Ground-level floor plan of Tree House by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects

Seeking an escape from bustling city life, a Manhattan couple embarks on a renovation in the verdant Hudson Valley.