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Surrounded by forest, this geodesic residence underwent a complete, studs-out renovation over the past three years.

This 2015 property is perched on stilts, and it comes with an ample patio and an open-plan living area wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass.

This sprawling, low-slung Santa Fe residence has plentiful patios, massive viga beams, and walls of glass that bring in high-desert views.

The original bungalow has been completely renovated from top to bottom, with metal board-and-batten siding in dialogue with the front buildings, cork floors, all new finishes, covered decks, and French doors opening onto a private outdoor patio.

“The cube is the most efficient volume you can make,” says Brooks. That’s part of the reason they explored the boxy design, setting the house on the crest of a hill in upstate New York.

MoreDesign took this 19th-century structure down to the studs and rebuilt it with reclaimed stone, lime mortar, and locally made fixtures.

Set near a stream on a grassy hillside, this glass and timber home received the Bauhärepräis for architecture in 2020.

Architect Alfred Lewis Aydelott’s personal residence has wide-open interiors, a guesthouse, a pool, and a striking silhouette.

Set high on a hill overlooking the Pacific, the contemporary residence has massive windows, a full-length porch, and a wood-wrapped guesthouse.

Set in an 18th-century building in the 3rd arrondissement, the property includes a small commercial space and the sun-soaked flat above it.

Newly renovated by Framestudio, the wood-clad home typifies the Third Bay Tradition—and it’s just a stone’s throw from the beach.

Built in 1906, the ornate residence has sumptuous interiors, a large central patio, and a 700-square-foot deck overlooking Nice.