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Set in Cadaqués, Casa Rumeu has a traditional stone facade and a surprising, hexagonal plan—with no right angles in sight.

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

“Initially, we proposed fewer glass panes to control sunlight and energy loss,” says architect Daniel Iragüen. “But in the end, we made the house almost completely transparent.”

Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

While the original house had a full glass facade, the addition uses windows in specific areas to draw your attention to the smaller details.

Guest Bath , view to vanity

Marcos Altgelt, cofounder of Argentine design studio Ries and one of last year’s Dwell 24, renovated a 100-year-old “chorizo house” in Buenos Aires in exchange for a decade of reasonable rent. Chorizos—so called because their rooms are arranged in a row, like sausage links—feature long, greenery-filled courtyards with doors offering independent access to each room.

“The cabinetry in the kitchen and the primary bedroom is really standout work,” says Nathaniel. “We found a really great cabinet maker who did everything in character-grade oak.

Floor plan of Williamsburg Loft by New Affiliates

The homeowners love the mountains and sought a site nestled among the trees. "<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">We love it because there are so many big trees different plants, and instantly, we fell in love with the land,

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

Floor Plan of Adelaide by Profile + Principle

The outdoor lanai offers panoramic views, while the house's higher elevation keeps temperatures relatively cool.

Floor plan of Germantown Residence by Whitney Joslin