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Bringing Light Into a Modest 1940s Bungalow in Austin
Plagued by dim rooms and low ceilings, a typical midcentury bungalow in Austin, Texas, is remodeled into a contemporary,...
A Modest ADU in Michigan Prioritizes Energy Efficiency and Affordability
The 730-square-foot residence by T+E+A+M is one of the first accessory dwelling units to be built in Ann Arbor under the city’s...
A Modest Midcentury Bungalow Takes on New Life in Sydney
Completed over the span of five years, a Sydney home sports a refashioned rear that’s delightfully different from the original...
A DIY Cabin Brand Is Selling $99 A-Frame Plans
The appropriately named company, Den, gives you everything you need—from detailed drawings to code guidelines—to get started on...
Before & After: A Modest Midcentury in Miami Expands Around a Lush Courtyard
Brillhart Architecture protects the home’s old-growth trees and adds two sleek wings for an oasis setting.
These New Prefab Shipping Container Homes Can Be Built in Just 99 Days
Proudly made in Mexico, these customizable container homes celebrate local design and environmentally friendly materials.
Modest Modern Shopping List
Next month, Chad Ludeman, president of the firm PostGreen, will move into the first completed 100K House, an infill development...
The Bushes' "Modest" Dallas Manse
A story I heard this morning on Morning Edition on NPR reminded me yet again of Americans' outlandish sense of what makes for a...
Activist Designers: Design 99
Gina Reichert, an architectural designer, and her husband, artist Mitch Cope, are the duo behind Design 99, an organization in...
Two Doctors on Honeymoon Come Home to a Kitchen That’s Double in Size
A modest expansion is a major improvement for a Victorian “half-house” in London.
A Cozy Aussie Cottage Hides a Sleek Renovation Behind a Heritage Facade
A modest weatherboard house receives a playful update to accommodate a family of five in Sydney.
10 Gravity-Defying Cantilevered Homes
Ranging from the dramatic to the understated and modest, these 10 homes use suspension to thrilling effect.
Make Your Modest Home More Valuable with Antique Furniture
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Two Tiny Cabins Chose Simplicity Over Size
Two modest cabins in coastal New Zealand make waves with their respectful approach toward their environment.
The 12 Most Influential Buildings of 2019
From underwater restaurants to modest single-family homes, these are the biggest hits of 2019 according to ArchDaily.
Reclaimed Brick Ties Together a Sustainable Australian Home
TRIAS Studio follows a “less but better” mindset for a couple seeking to downsize to a modest and eco-friendly home.
An 1850s Farmhouse in Iowa City Gets a Modern Makeover
A modest 1850s farmhouse gets an addition and renovation that respect the vernacular of rural Iowa while modernizing the...
19 Breezy Bachs That’ll Have You Running to the Beach
We’re buying in to the idea of the New Zealand bach—a modest coastal home soaked in sun and surf.
A Central Courtyard Fills an Australian Home With Light and Lush Greenery
The renovated family home in Queensland has a modest footprint—both in its physical build and its approach to sustainability.
An Energy-Efficient Glass House in East Hampton Shifts With the Seasons
A modest composition of wood, glass, and concrete, the Wuehrer House in Amagansett allows forest views to take center stage.
A Tiny Footprint Isn’t So Bad When You Live in a Tower
In a popular New Zealand enclave, two homeowners buck the bigger-is-better building trend with a modest getaway tucked into the...
A Mesmerizing Cabin in Puget Sound Evolves Over Several Decades
First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, a modest bunkhouse in the woods grows into an extraordinary...
Walls of Glass Transform a Hillside 1956 Duplex in California
Two architects transform a modest midcentury home, incorporating walls of glass that yield 180-degree views of the San Francisco...
A Donald Wexler Midcentury in Palm Springs Is Listed For $725K
Sited in the heart of Palm Springs, this chic 1,845-square-foot midcentury is seeking a new owner.
Budget Breakdown: A Santa Barbara Ranch House Gets a Sophisticated New Look for $626K
Achieving a high-end look on a modest budget—in one of the country’s most expensive regions—was made possible by the owner’s...
A London Mews Home With a Subterranean Dance Floor Asks £3.8M
Behind a modest brick exterior in Kensington, an expansive contemporary home built half underground is full of light, color, and...
A Nuanced Rear Addition in Melbourne Amps Up an Indoor/Outdoor Connection
Subtle detailing in the extended Thornbury House ensures that the new living spaces balance intimacy with family activity.
DIY Furniture Ideas for Modern Makers
DIY Furniture 2 offers instructions and inspiration for furniture making.
15 Stylish Sleeper Sofas That Are a Dream Come True
These multifunctional marvels are a step above your average pull-out couch.
This Kitchen Brings It All Together
A modest kitchen addition to a couple’s cottage outside of Brisbane proves that one 376-square-foot room can revive an entire...
A Concrete Vacation House Keeps Life Simple in Coastal Argentina
Luciano Kruk perforates a concrete volume with glass walls to fashion a simple yet elegant vacation home in the province of...
Soak Up Classic Midcentury Vibes in This Orinda Home Asking $1.2M
Built in 1956, this modest midcentury conveys the charm of its era with vaulted wood ceilings, lots of glass, and a hefty stone...
Prefab Startup Jupe Unveils a $17.5K Flat-Pack Shelter Inspired by “2001: A Space Odyssey”
Available to preorder for $99, the futuristic pod features on-board Wi-Fi and solar power for a plush, off-grid experience.
A Bold Addition With a Zigzag Roof Ushers Light Into This Melbourne Home
The distinct roofline of Pleated House not only pays homage to midcentury architecture, but also makes room for clerestory...
A Modest Brick Home’s Curving Entry Inspires a Sinuous Steel Extension at the Rear
The framework adds an indoor/outdoor sunken living room with exposed timber rafters and fluted glass doors.
Renovation Near Sydney Opens Home Onto a Lush Garden
A modern addition in Annandale strengthens a home's connection to the outdoors and enhances natural light.
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