Built according to the architect’s plans for Case Study House #13, the 1949 property includes a two-bedroom guesthouse.

Adding less than $100,000 of improvements to an off-the-shelf prefab model resulted in a clean-cut structure at the eastern base...

Traditional architecture is something that can and should be preserved whenever possible.

Pandolfini Architects melds steel, concrete, and oak in an elegant, double-height rear addition to a 100-year-old residence.

Working creatively to meet strict preservation codes, architect Roberto de Leon affixes a modern annex onto a historic Louisville...

In Chicago's Wicker Park, the conversion of a two-flat Italianate building into a single-family home calls for a modern,...

A family with three young sons asked Mitsuori Architects to renovate and expand their venerable Victorian house to accommodate...

Whether it be for utility, storage, a studio, or a guest retreat, a backyard abode provides an opportunity to create architecture...

Following a diagram of the sun's path during the summer solstice, this three-story extension is the star of restaurateur and chef...

See the incredible stories that made Dwell Magazine a Medal Finalist in two photography categories in the Society of Publication...

While the English word ruin comes from the Latin "ruina"—meaning “destruction” or “downfall”—ruins can be the literal and...

The owners of this semi-detached, south-facing home asked the architects to bring in the light.

B.E. Architecture unifies new and old in a Melbourne residence, honoring the existing structure while introducing flexible glass...

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

For this tiny house in the Belgian forest, a little extra square footage comes in the form of a glassed-in addition with a...

On a sloped plot in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, an almost 100-year-old anonymous bungalow was rendered in pink,...

A couple enlist Butler Armsden Architects and Leverone Design to reimagine their home as a multigenerational meeting point.

With the addition of a striking, two-story "living hub," architect Rebecca Caldwell of Maytree Studios adds the finishing touch...

Located in Tribeca, this residential development consists of a complete renovation and new construction—both concealed behind one...

A straightforward alteration and addition project in Manly, New South Wales, Australia, results in a surprising overhaul of the...

Frank Gehry's recognizable designs are often cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture.

An architect renovates his penthouse residence on the roof of the historic Gilsey House in Manhattan’s NoMad district—adding...

Ninety-nine years after this 1915 Edwardian-era house was built, Australian firm Preston Lane transformed the interior via a...

An airy addition on the back of a historic house in Boise is a model of sensitive renovation, seamlessly melding new and old.

We believe that building a new addition (or many) to your home is exciting.

Two steel structures expand a family's existing living area while embracing the calming effects of surrounding nature.

Calming materials and cozy feels make this Hong Kong apartment extra enchanting.

The BuildHer Collective, a development company whose aim is to empower women to tackle their own construction projects, teams up...

The Melbourne beachside suburb of Sandringham is filled with period houses such as this Edwardian timber home—but this one has...

These reflective homes, cabins, and hotels seem to disappear into their surroundings.

These pergolas and trellises throw shade (in a good way).

The appropriately named company, Den, gives you everything you need—from detailed drawings to code guidelines—to get started on...

Today is the day! But even if you aren't on the path of totality, you can still get in the spirit with these stellar items.

Actually located in Wyoming, the dwelling is spectacularly attuned to its surroundings.

These urban refuges effectively use greenery, water features, and delicate lighting in every inch of their modest spaces to...

A 1950s Joseph Esherick home in Berkeley, California, inspires an addition that pays homage to the past yet is poised to host the...