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Friche Atelier landscaped the shaded backyard, where an Établi table and Le Balconier chairs cater to alfresco dining.

The gate leading to Geoff Carroll and Julie Young’s rebuilt terrace house in an inner suburb of Sydney, Australia, holds an array of succulents, signaling what lies within: a greenery-filled home that includes a central courtyard, vertical gardens, aquaponics and rain filter systems, and even a chicken coop. Architect Clinton Cole of CplusC Architectural Workshop led a team of collaborators in revamping the property.

Asteroid City costumes, props, and set pieces—such as the telephone booth and ‘Arid Plains Meteorite’ billboard—are on display as part of a London exhibit at 180 Studios through July 8.

Floor Plan of Sterling Townhouse by READ Architecture Design

Hilton Carter designed his own propagation vessel, called the Cradle.

In the shower, the Japanese porcelain tiles are all a slightly different finish, creating a shimmering effect. "It feels like movement," says Andrew.

Skylights above the mudroom and in the en suite shower let in plenty of natural light in unexpected spaces.

The bathroom captures stunning East Bay views with a floor-to-ceiling window.

The backsplash is made of large cement tiles that were sawed into smaller pieces and rearranged to give a mottled look. An appliance garage hides the "non-sexy things you want to put away," laughs Andrew—the blender, the toaster, and so on.

Floating steel siding shields the home from the elements.