Houses I like

"Knowing that it would need to be on the vacation rental market until we retire, we wanted it to be a destination home for families to explore the Bonavista peninsula,

A designer and an art director create a laid-back family residence with three patios, a new level, and a combination of granite, wood, and metal.

A collage of brightly colored, geometric volumes comprise the Ettore Sottsass–designed residence of Lesley Bailey and Adrian Olabuenaga, proprietors of jewelry and accessories company ACME Studio. Completed in 1997, this home is one of few private commissions designed by the Italian architect, who passed away in 2007.

Floor plan of Roofscape House by BAAB

Renowned firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed an understated 1,000-square-foot cabin in a lakeside town in Northern Michigan.

The renovated home retains the existing charm of original, but has been sensitively updated for contemporary living. The front of the home remains largely the same, while the rear—which contains the living, kitchen and dining areas, alongside a separate studio, has been rebuilt in a striking, modern style. The new white brick wall that runs around the property is lower at the front to encourage interaction with the street and neighbours.

Floor plan of Brunswick Renovation by Mihaly Slocombe Architects

Ceramic pendants by Courtney Duncan and a yellow sculpture by Antonio join a Hay sectional in the living room. Antonio crafted the stained glass panel at left.

The new second-story addition, clad in Hardie Lap Siding and painted in Benjamin Moore Deep Sea, creates a bold contrast with the existing home's cedar shingles in Black Panther.

The three Left-Twist Cube's are by Frank Gehry.

The ground floor of the home features wide spaces that open out to greenery. “You don’t need walls everywhere to make the house feel big,” explains Eduardo Ugalde from All Arquitectura. “By creating a large garden on the site that is open to the sky, you create a feeling of spaciousness.”

The house enjoys panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and three volcanoes. Its renovation included new stonework in a variety of spots outside.

Facundo Ochoa’s beach house is an ode to craft and coastal living with a sprawling deck, DIY details, and lots of room to hang out.

Floor plan of Casa Narra by NODO Arquitectura + Naturaleza