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Floor plan of Junipero House by Cáceres + Tous

Architect Tom Kundig set the living/dining room in a pavilion that opens to the garden on three sides. “This house is in a highly developed neighborhood, yet when you walk in, you forget that,” he says. “Indoors and outdoors aren’t two separate things.”

Floor plan of Ginebra by Hernán Landolfo

The bespoke timber dining bench allows generous seating and integrated storage. The upholstered back cushions are made from a yellow Rogers & Goffigon fabric with an irregular twisted weave that complements the natural veining in the oak timber. The impressive, tapered dining table is crafted from one slab of walnut by maker Rowan Shaw-Jones and adds an element of drama to the primarily light space.

Floor Plan of Efe Kababulut Residence by Lazzoni

“MA03 Library House was designed to meet the requirements of a ceramicist and a lawyer in need of a home capable of holding their extensive book collection as well as providing them with spaces for work and creative activity,” say Fria Folket, the architect behind this cabin in Sweden.

Floor Plan of Merriewood House by Fischer Architecture

The footprint echoes the layout of the old house while celebrating the site’s spectacular views.

Dark walnut floors are paired with vertical bleached walnut paneling.

Once the multilevel home was officially moved, Harn and her partner, Sasha Witte, began the restoration.

"In the rugged landscape of Ophir in the Maniatoto, the ground is carpeted in schist and shingle, tussock and thyme; temperatures plunge to sub-zero in winter and rise into the mid-30s in summer. Thermal comfort is key in this environment, and for the creative couple who live here, so was a building that looked like it was of this place. ‘The site feels lunar,’ says architect Charlie Nott. ‘We had to create sanctuary in that hostile environment, and because the clients were designers, they were up for a challenge and highly involved in designing a permanent home and office.’"

"The 1970s houses of Whangamatā were the design source for this new beach bach—the simple gables, lean-tos, decks and yards. ‘The clients and I walked the neighbourhood to have a look at the existing character,’ says architect Paul Clarke. ‘They wanted to build sympathetically in the form and size of the building, so we’ve reused elements we know well, but combined them in a new way to put together something different.’"

Although hard to pin down, Claire loosely describes the home’s style as “European farmhouse.” “It’s a mix of old and new—mostly old!” she says.

Interior Designer Claire Zinnecker lives in the Georgetown, Texas, home with her husband Adam Mink, along with their two dogs and two cats. “We needed to make this a livable house, make it work for our family, but also respect its original story,” says Claire.

Floor Plan of Avondale Residence by HR Design Department