Every traveler is different—some want the comforts that come with staying in a conventional hotel, while others crave adventure...

The small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean has had a big influence on architects and designers across the globe, from São Paulo...

Instead of dumping excavated soil, ADX used it to build a new home for a client recovering from the 2011 earthquake.

An indoor/outdoor courtyard allows tree branches to graze the ceiling of this narrow Osaka residence.

The lovingly cared-for property, located outside of Salt Lake City, is now available for the first time since its completion in...

With their stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, open-floor plans, and intriguing history, churches that are repurposed into...

According to Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists, minimalism can be summed up in a single sentence:...

If you’re bored of solid ground and want to try out a life on water, then these international companies will give you the tools...

Size doesn't matter when these homes push the conventions of building and living in Japan.

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Each bottle of wine tells a story with its particular aroma and taste.

This monochromatic home in Southern California stands out for so many reasons.

Check out this list of furnishings and accoutrements for the beach, backyard, campground, and beyond.

Architect Steven Ehrlich reflects on his experiences in Africa and Japan to build a sustainable, ever-changing home in Los...

The benefits of using local stone in a building's structure are multifold.

The ancient Japanese technique of shou sugi ban was traditionally used to protect wood by charring it and leaving behind a thick...

Taken from the traditional engawa, the covered porch extends the living room toward the surrounding mandarin plantations.

An American architect in Paris experiments with Corbusian perceptions of interior and exterior space.

A distinctive wooden pattern lines the walls, floors, and ceilings of this compact home in Japan.

Each kit comes with a miniature model, two prints, and plans for building a shady backyard shelter in about a weekend’s time.

We have all played the game “Tetris” at least once in our lives.

French designer Ora-ïto repurposes old shipping containers to create a mobile hotel.

If you can't get enough of historic architecture, then consider one of these heritage hotels that have been modernized in all the...

The maker movement has officially migrated into the hotel scene.

Forget gilded dragons, lazy Susans, and too much red—these creative Asian restaurants not only feature modern interiors, they...

From cozy sleeping berths to swanky observation carriages, these sleeper trains pair elegant design with picturesque railway...

In Kishiwada in Southern Osaka, this serene abode directs views toward rice fields and the woods beyond.

This beautiful midcentury also happens to be the childhood home of Issa Rae.

With seemingly limitless plans, styles, and sizes, kit homes are an intriguing alternative for homebuyers.

If you're looking for an alterwative way of living, look no further: an underground home may be your answer.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, where the houses are crammed cheek by jowl, two old friends from architecture school have created a...

Bespoke joinery, elegant minimalism, and space-saving design imbue a contemporary country retreat with Japanese sensibilities.

A couple integrate clever space-saving techniques learned from Japanese micro homes via a flat renovation in Singapore.

A "chashitsu," which literally means “tearoom” in Japanese, is a freestanding, pavilion-like structure that was used for tea...

Japanese culture is said to share a close and harmonious relationship with nature.