Collection by Jodie Lapchick
In Portland, Oregon, a culinary couple called on architect Michael Howells to raise the roof, revamp the floor plan, and spice up the kitchen.
In Portland, Oregon, a culinary couple called on architect Michael Howells to raise the roof, revamp the floor plan, and spice up the kitchen.
Molly and Jung's house was built in 1890, the first on a block of what's otherwise mostly early 20th century bungalows.
Molly and Jung's house was built in 1890, the first on a block of what's otherwise mostly early 20th century bungalows.
Perched on a lush tree-filled lot, the off-grid property provides a serene oasis all while being just two hours from both San Francisco and Sacramento.
Perched on a lush tree-filled lot, the off-grid property provides a serene oasis all while being just two hours from both San Francisco and Sacramento.
The living area in the main home is a spacious volume that opens onto the wraparound deck. The suspended bridge between the primary suite and the study blends with the interior architecture.
The living area in the main home is a spacious volume that opens onto the wraparound deck. The suspended bridge between the primary suite and the study blends with the interior architecture.
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the main living space overlook Lake Union.
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the main living space overlook Lake Union.
The addition to the existing prefab structure was constructed using a panelized building system.
The addition to the existing prefab structure was constructed using a panelized building system.
Dellekamp + Schleich built this C-shaped weekend getaway in Valle de Bravo with a central courtyard that prioritizes play.
Dellekamp + Schleich built this C-shaped weekend getaway in Valle de Bravo with a central courtyard that prioritizes play.
An open-air boardwalk carries the family west from the gathering spaces to their bedroom cabin.
An open-air boardwalk carries the family west from the gathering spaces to their bedroom cabin.
Half-round bays project to form a balcony, a pergola, a dining alcove, and a bathroom. Dix Aluminium and Glass doors and windows face four reflection ponds.
Half-round bays project to form a balcony, a pergola, a dining alcove, and a bathroom. Dix Aluminium and Glass doors and windows face four reflection ponds.
Lofted amid eucalyptus and oak trees, Graham Paarman’s house in South Africa is a glassed-in, steel-frame structure with a veil of vertical slats. Excluding outdoor areas, it measures about 720 square feet. Half-round bays project to form a balcony, a pergola, a dining alcove, and a bathroom.
Lofted amid eucalyptus and oak trees, Graham Paarman’s house in South Africa is a glassed-in, steel-frame structure with a veil of vertical slats. Excluding outdoor areas, it measures about 720 square feet. Half-round bays project to form a balcony, a pergola, a dining alcove, and a bathroom.
The four containers are also the same brand, which was an important consideration as each brand has slightly different dimensions, and the highly detailed design of the hide-out necessitated precision.
The four containers are also the same brand, which was an important consideration as each brand has slightly different dimensions, and the highly detailed design of the hide-out necessitated precision.
The 1958 home in Southwest Portland has an unassuming cedar-shingled exterior.
The 1958 home in Southwest Portland has an unassuming cedar-shingled exterior.
The entire property is less than 450 square feet, but feels much larger thanks to careful planning.
The entire property is less than 450 square feet, but feels much larger thanks to careful planning.
An expansive skylight and large picture windows ensure ample sunshine fills the interiors.
An expansive skylight and large picture windows ensure ample sunshine fills the interiors.
The homeowners’ sleeping area opens wide to the outdoors and a wood-burning stove supplements the geothermal and solar-powered systems.
The homeowners’ sleeping area opens wide to the outdoors and a wood-burning stove supplements the geothermal and solar-powered systems.
On a clear day, you can catch a whiff of sea salt from atop the cliffside.
On a clear day, you can catch a whiff of sea salt from atop the cliffside.
The cabin rests atop the foundation of a previous cabin on the family’s property.
The cabin rests atop the foundation of a previous cabin on the family’s property.

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