Architect-author Dan Maginn of El Dorado Inc. gives us the inside track on one of his favorite subjects: contractors.

The American Dream, some say, is all about owning a home.

An afternoon in the park has evolved from picnicking in the local cemetery to sun-bathing atop a retrofitted railroad trestle.

This Park City Passive House offers both stunning design and stellar energy efficiency.

The new park will serve as a sustainable, state-of-the-art community hub with a metro station, underground shopping mall, and...

This luxe residence embodies resort living with a 25-meter indoor pool, fitness and wellness areas, a theater, and a wine cellar...

Nestled near the iconic Promontory Summit, the modern home spans nearly 6,500 square feet and frames eye-catching golf and ski...

Fuss all you like about sprinklers and guardrails, we need building codes. Here's how to get your architect to play along.

Measuring over 8,000 square feet, the newly finished dwelling comes with six bedrooms, spa-like baths, and sweeping views of the...

Ever since Adam and Eve’s unfortunate eviction, their descendants have been plunging hands and seeds into the earth in hopes of...

Here’s your chance to “Be Like Mike”—or at least take a peek inside his Utah pad.

A young architect takes on an intimidating commission: reviving a modern masterwork by Marcel Breuer.

Vancouver, British Columbia, offers a dramatic natural setting, but as Omer Arbel shows us, there’s more to the city of glass...

Gallery owner Hilario Galguera escorts us through Mexico City, walking the line of life and death, problem and promise.

Clad in shou sugi ban cedar with a sculptural roof that cuts through the home, this property in Park City, Utah, also features...

Tuan Le is one of many young creatives returning to the city and infusing its design scene with new dynamism.

The architects win over neighbors with a layered brick facade that plays off the city’s traditional Victorian, Tudor, and...

A barren space beneath Miami’s Metrorail tracks has been transformed into a lush landscape for relaxation and recreation.

New York City is the nation’s capital of cramped quarters.

Richly layered and elegant with an edge, the capital of Mexico is brimming with incredible art, design, history, and architecture...

A winding form slices through the center of this home to add dimension, privacy, and storage.

Designer Stamos Michael explains how one of the world's oldest cities is experiencing a cultural rebirth fueled by young artists.

Designer Maurice Cherry unwinds the eclectic, ever-changing scene in the capital city.

Architect and designer Tosin Oshinowo attributes her hometown's design renaissance to an entrepreneurial creative spirit.

Architects Daniel Moreno Flores and Marie Combette describe how the city’s young designers use traditional knowledge and regional...

Two families share a triangular retreat on Lake Avándaro.

Artistic director of this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial, Yesomi Umolu is at the center of an energized design capital.

In order to comply with local preservation efforts, a beach cottage on Long Island is elevated—with a twist.

The owner of Flexform’s New York showroom, David Levy, creates an elegant dining room overlooking Mexico City.

Making the most of an overlooked lot, this modern home rises over the surrounding neighborhood to capture snowcapped views.

Created by D’Arcy Jones Architects and Ryan Goodman of Aryze Developments, Pearl Block provides a middle ground for six families...

The basic principle of prefab, whereby a home is fabricated in one location and then delivered to another, has been around for at...

Aside from that mischievous caveperson in France who used a piece of charcoal to draw a line around some stick figures that...

A retired couple looking to downsize find the solution right in their backyard.

An art-filled retreat fits right into the landscape.

Balancing global styles with Moroccan standards, a geometric concrete home catches the eye without sticking out.