An intricate brick pattern lends depth and texture to Red House, whose glass rear opens to a forest glade.

A dark exterior gives way to muted, serene interiors in this U-shaped residence by Studiofour.

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

This is not your grandmother’s wood paneling.

Lighting circumscribes a space, and therefore how we interpret ourself within that space.

Norske Mikrohus’s latest design is clad in sustainable spruce—and it will take you anywhere you want to go.

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

Designed to feel like a never-ending vacation, Casa TM in Colima boasts a circular enclosure that gives one family a luxurious...

Nestron’s Legend Two tiny home is designed to be move-in ready the day it arrives.

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

No natural light? No problem.

Building Arts Architects transported materials by barge to the rocky shore of Kawagama Lake, and erected the spectacular...

Despite obstacles with steep terrain, Australian architects design a unique facade that maximizes ocean views, cross ventilation,...

An architect used the pleasant-to-pop material in the gut renovation of his 1930s colonial-style home.

The 3,709-square-foot residence features a glass-encased main floor and a well-appointed rooftop deck for outdoor entertaining.

Sculptural plywood walls weave new life into a 19th-century Parisian apartment while preserving its historic Haussmannien...

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Measuring just 527 square feet, Pine Flat houses various wooden volumes to optimize its small size.

A Kebony screen casts crisscrossing shadows inside, creating the experience of sitting under a leafy canopy.

Taking a cue from Japanese architecture, Hiro-En House in Melbourne features a deep veranda shaded by a stainless-steel mesh...

White tile, concrete, and steel accents connect a contemporary home with the industrial heritage of its site.

The L-shaped home elegantly blends concrete, wood, and vintage furnishings for a decidedly modern and hip look.

This Bordeaux home connects to the outdoors through warm, natural materials and a carefully organized layout.

In this episode of RM-3 (Raw Materials 3 Ways), host Dan Maginn investigates how light accentuates architecture, sculpts our...

French builder Baluchon created Ala Köl for their clients’ life on the road.

Punctured by a glass-enclosed courtyard, this hexagonal, donut-shaped house is filled with light and views from all six sides.

Tucked into a forested hillside, the Arch Cape House shields its owners from the elements while opening to spectacular views.

Inspired by the rural Wisconsin countryside, a team designs an elegant modern farmhouse with a simple exterior and a bright, airy...

Plagued by dim rooms and low ceilings, a typical midcentury bungalow in Austin, Texas, is remodeled into a contemporary,...

In a Melbourne neighborhood, two infill residences combat urban sprawl and raise the bar for sustainable rental housing.

The Oscar-winning residence occupies a full floor of the River Lofts, a building by National Design Award–winning Tsao & McKown...

In downtown Singapore, marble, light wood, soft hues, and subtle touches of gold come together to create a stylish, light-filled,...

Traditional and modern elements merge to striking effect in this renovated home north of Hanoi.

Templeton Architecture integrates steel-framed apertures throughout an 1890 home in Victoria to stunning effect.

An architect tasked with opening up a small yet light-filled apartment does so with a few unexpectedly dark turns.

An inviting house in the Mexican capital draws the outside in.