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At the entryway, two massive panes of frosted glass shimmer with light and shadow from the atrium inside.

A pathway winds between a pair of Japanese maples and a myrtle tree that dates to the home’s original construction. The floor-to-ceiling windows and sliders are by Fleetwood.

The roof deck is outfitted with Janus et Cie Amari Low Back lounge chairs.

The owners of Kew East House, a triple-story, 2,853-square-foot home in the Melbourne suburb from which it gets its name, are a couple with two teenagers who sought to maximize their wonderful, parkland views and add an internal "granny flat" on the ground floor.

At this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Palm Springs by architect Sean Lockyer, the guesthouse has a strong visual connection to the main home across the ipe deck and pool area. Adjacent to the 460-square foot guesthouse is the outdoor shower.

The backyard garden is an oasis from city life, with room for plenty of outdoor seating. Mossman also revived a small, detached studio off to the left.

The fence in front of the house creates an L-shaped courtyard. The entrance is tucked behind the private gate.

The home's exterior has a fresh coat of paint, a new modern fence, and beautiful landscaping.

The subdued palette blends warm timber tones with white interiors and stone accents.

From the street, the house appears as a simple, white structure with timber elements. It’s not until you enter that the lightness and porosity of the home becomes apparent.

Timber-clad walls surround the home's indoor and outdoor living spaces.

With its low-slung roof, wood siding, and generous eaves, the exterior delivers classic midcentury flair.

A sunny, California aesthetic shines brightly in the outdoor patio.

"The importance of this outdoor connection was a very high priority for the clients," O'Brien explains. "They wanted the boys to be free, but wanted to keep an eye on them without them feeling like they’re being monitored."

The exterior walls on the first floor of Virginia House by 2712 / Asociados are painted in a dark, neutral color that contrasts with the bright illuminated interiors and sunny yellow front door.

Renton Hill Residence's dining room opens up to an expansive outdoor area via a massive metal door. Citizen Design Collaborative strategically integrated original and modern details to create a unique home designed to bring people together and age beautifully as the house is passed down through generations.

The first-floor living level features polished concrete floors.

The home's horizontal massing, tastefully in rhythm with the neighborhood, complements the scale of existing homes in the historic enclave.