In Japan, where ancient Shinto rituals and Buddhist meditations guide many aspects of daily life, interior design is also...

Designed with two parallel wings separated by a shallow pool, this striking São Paulo residence is lined with rows of timber...

From mono no aware, the awareness of the transience of things, to wabi-sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, Japanese design...

Three years in the making, Onsen is a brand-new, Japanese-inspired bathhouse and restaurant in the heart of San Francisco.

This tranquil home provides for a simpler life on a lakefront.

The Kynttilä tiny house lights up like a lantern in a secluded Finnish forest.

Designed for devout Buddhists, this contemporary getaway invites the outdoors in with massive, moveable walls of glass.

This AIA award–winning home emphasizes purity of materials, a simple palette, and remarkable indoor/outdoor spaces.

There’s a place for everything in Tsai Design director Jack Chen’s one-bedroom flat in Melbourne.

Michael K. Chen Architecture resuscitates a Clinton Hill residence by restoring its historic details and applying bold hues...

Zen Architects replace a poor-quality extension from the '80s with one that celebrates natural materials and outdoor connection.

Zen Architects revitalizes an early 1900s home in Melbourne.

Michael K. Chen Architecture channels Le Corbusier vibes into a modular and multifunctional holiday home aboard the world’s...

The owners’ fascination with Zen rock gardens informed the design of this tiny ADU.

For his longtime friend, designer Bob Chen creates a tranquil residence wherein every piece tells a story.

Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.

Refresh and recharge in the comfort of your own home with these picks designed to turn any bathroom into a private oasis.

Bercy Chen Studio calls on Mediterranean and Islamic design to break up the starkness of an Austin home.

A 484-square-foot metal-and-concrete home is woven into its parkland environs.

Sprawling trees and spectacular canyon views were the driving forces behind the design of Oak Pass Main House.

In Paradise Valley, a contemporary art studio provides an inspirational workspace with minimal landscape impact.

Enveloped by lush greenery, this contemporary Taiwanese apartment marries Zen elements with sleek, minimalist design.

An old flat in a Carnegie Hill co-op building gets a vibrant update that maintains its prewar bones.

While we might prefer to avoid the awkward sounding neologism "glamping," there's no doubt that this modern trend of retiring to...

Whether you’re looking for an Acapulco or an Adirondack, we’ve got you covered.

A pair of young families move into a compact low-rise that feels like a roomy villa.

A family's dream of living in a converted warehouse becomes a reality when Zen Architects successfully transforms a leaky...

We spoke with curatorial director Aric Chen about why he wants the major design fair to be more than just a marketplace.

Awkward sloping ceilings are put to good use in this family apartment known as the Starburst House in Beijing, China.

Designed by prominent local architect John Harvey Carter, the 1968 home incorporates Japanese design influences and features a...

These design-forward home builders on the West Coast are crafting tiny dwellings that are big on style and sustainability.

The term "design hotel" takes on refreshing new meaning at Taipei’s Play Design Hotel, an “inhabitable gallery” where the rooms...

Whether they're decorative or functional, these fireplaces and stoves crank up the heat on modern design.

These bright bedrooms from the Dwell community exude relaxing vibes.

Designed by Safdie Rabines Architects, the tri-level compound also features an expansive main home, a separate casita, and a pool...

While some people may think "West Coast" when they think of prefab homes, the following 10 examples challenge that assumption.