Construction Diary: How Japanese Minka Homes Inspired a Designer’s Coastal Cabin in Maine
“The root inspiration was how enchanted I was seeing folk houses during trips to Japan through the years,” says Scott Stultz.
A Sleek Resort in a Japanese National Park Reinterprets Tradition
Located in Ise-Shima National Park, Amanemu suggests a modern interpretation of traditional Edo-period farmhouses.
6 Northern California Prefab Homes With Verdant Forest Vibes
Perched lightly on the land, these prefab homes celebrate the beautiful landscapes of Northern California.
You’d Never Guess This Japanese-Style Home in Tiburon Is a Kit House
More Japanese minka than Sears, Roebuck & Co., a kit home in the Bay Area—complete with a meditation room—provides the right...
An Earthship-Inspired Desert Home Asks $3.5M in Santa Fe
Situated on an 11-acre lot, the eccentric residence comprises two sculptural structures made from adobe, stucco, and stone.
Dwell Home Tours: An Unexpected Kit House in Tiburon, California
More Japanese minka than Sears Roebuck, a kit home in the Bay Area—complete with a meditation room—provides the right bones for a...
Construction Diary: How an Austin Architect Rebuilt Her Brick House for Three Generations of Family
When a mid-project pivot suddenly added her parents to the household, Bhavani Singal adapted the plan for both aging in place and...
Small Tweaks Turn a Traditional Japanese House Into a Home for a Potter and His Family
Architecture studio Raumus applied flattering finishes and created flexible spaces for work, play, and family living.
Construction Diary: She Built Her Maine Home From Scratch as a Novice General Contractor
Emily Boschert Cooper assembled a team and dove into building a cozy haven with a high-performance envelope and a studio for her...
Here’s What It Took to Revive a 100-Year-Old Home in the Mountains of Japan
Architect Reiichi Ikeda shored up the farmhouse’s structure while adding a contemporary kitchen, a tea room, and traditional...