Ceramic Artist Francesca DiMattio Explores the Beauty in DomesticityFrancesca DiMattio's large-scale ceramic sculptures turn elements of functional design into dramatic works of art.
American BeautyA Kansas architect unlocks the potential in an outdated 1950s home.
Exploring Melbourne, AustraliaNo opera house. No Bondi Beach. No sunning celebs. This is Melbourne, home of Australia’s most thriving design scene.
This Three-Level Loft in San Francisco Is an Artist's SanctuaryThis lively live/work studio in San Francisco's Dogpatch is a constant work-in-progress that mirrors its inhabitants' creative...
A Northern Californian Renovation Brings Warmth to the WildernessA former architect and practicing artist transforms a neglected property into a welcoming homestead for creative pursuits and...
Artist Francesca Anfossi’s Vibrant Live/Work Home Lists for £2.5M in LondonThe former clothes workshop now hosts an eccentric three-bedroom, complete with splashes of color, a large private garden, and a...
Go Exploring With This Tiny Home in TowA Seattle couple pack up their lives, hit the road in a 200-square-foot camper, and launch a tiny home business in Eastern...
A Furnished Artist’s Compound in the Woods of Vermont Lists for $1.2MIn addition to the renovated main house, the idyllic retreat near Stowe includes a ceramics studio, a writer’s cabin, and...
Beauty and Brains: Building Sustainably With RedwoodThe return of summer barbecues and back porch hangouts means that outdoor living spaces are again enjoying heavy foot traffic.
Idyllic Home Designed for an ArtistIn the remote San Juan Islands, an artist and an architect collaborate on a modern residence dedicated to creative pursuits.
A Derelict Barn Finds New Life as an Artist’s Studio in IcelandStudio Bua turns a battered 1930s farm building into a 1,959-square-foot live/work space in the remote Breiðafjörður Nature...
A Madrid Artist’s Studio Is Filled With Sunlight, Texture, and Creative InspirationZooco Estudio creates a sublime workspace on the top floor of a painter’s home.
Explore 12 of Our Favorite Homes in PortlandKnown for its natural beauty and rich culture, Portland has become a proud hub of architectural excellence.
An Artist’s Loft in Miami Displays an Eye-Popping Collection of Vintage FurnitureArtist Christopher Florentino’s Ghost Loft is a delightful mix of midcentury treasures, Pop art, and Japanese design.
This Former Chapel, Now a Heavenly Artist’s Studio and Home, Lists for £1.6MArchitect Alex Nikjoo updated the London residence with a cantilevered mezzanine and rooftop terrace.
An Off-Grid Artist’s Retreat Pops Up on an Island Near IrelandDubbed Studio Drop, the tiny green cabin offers refuge for creatives seeking isolation.
Vintage Cars Meet Pool Floaties in This Artist’s Kooky Midcentury LandscapeWe chat with Chris Labrooy about “The Future Ain’t The Same as it Used to Be,” a short film in which the artist mashes up classic...
Explore the Japanese-Style Home of Two L.A. TastemakersThe owners of a beloved housewares boutique upsize and remodel their home in Venice.
A Vibrant Cabin in NYC Explores the Future of Urban LivingAs cities continue to explode in population despite diminishing space for expansion, we have to wonder—what does the future hold...
A Rookie Designer and Her Builder Father Create an Artist’s Sculptural Loft in the DesertA rookie designer, a veteran builder, and an artist eschew the traditional and join forces to create a singular residence in...
A Corrugated, Plastic Bifold Door Opens Up an Artist’s Tiny L.A. StudioSimple materials transform a rundown wood balcony into a new roof deck and versatile creative space.
Artist Reinvents the Contemporary Art ExperienceSargam Griffin, a contemporary artist located in Healdsburg, California, is reinventing the art experience.
Explore the World of Exteriors With 25 Innovative Outdoor FurnishingsMerging material research and the art of industrial design unleashes the possibilities for striking outdoor furniture.
A Mexico City Artist’s Home and Studio Frames Open Spaces With Sculptural FormsDesigned by architects Luis Beltran del Río and Andrew Sosa of local firm Vrtical, the live/work residence uses simple materials...
Budget Breakdown: Restored for $364K, a Connecticut Artist’s Midcentury Home Stars Fieldstone WallsA painstaking renovation by D2 Interieurs brings this 1950s residence—complete with a kidney-shaped pool—back to its retro glory.
A Centuries-Old Emblem Inspires a New Object of BeautyBelgian artist Charles Kaisin and French gilding studio Atelier Thiery conjure a glittering, kinetic sculpture that blurs the...
Explore the World of Shipping Container Design With a New Architectural BookFeaturing built, unbuilt, and in-progress projects, the new monograph on architectural studio LOT-EK offers an in-depth look at...
Before & After: A Car Shop in San Francisco Is Reborn as an Artist’s Loft, Gallery, and StudioThe SOMA Residence by Dumican Mosey Architects showcases a wide array of art—including a Fiat mounted upside down from the...
An Exhibit Explores Ways to Combat the U.S. Housing CrisisA major exhibition confronts the sort of housing Americans actually need.
Explore Namibia’s Haunting Coast With These Luxe Prefab CabinsA luxury boutique hotel draws inspiration from the shipwrecks that line Namibia’s treacherous Skeleton Coast to create a...
A Rustic Home Rivals the Rugged Beauty of Its Forest SettingTucked in the pine forests and granite mountains of California’s High Sierra, this home takes a page from the National Park...
These Beachy Digs in Melbourne Explore the Yin and Yang of Form, Texture, and ColorIn a mashup of desert midcentury and industrial chic, Mim Design creates a perfectly balanced home for a design-savvy family.
An Artist’s British Columbia Cabin Offers Peace and PerspectiveThe woodsy retreat by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has a cantilevered deck that captures panoramic views.
5 Indie Ceramic Brands We’re Currently Crushing OnWho knew a cereal bowl could make us feel this way?
A Couple Explore Europe in a Converted 1987 Mercedes-Benz Fire TruckLeaving their home in Berlin, a couple and their dog journey through Europe in a revamped fire truck purchased for about $14,670.
4 Stunning Homes That Celebrate the Natural Beauty of Nova ScotiaCanadian architect Omar Gandhi and his team at Omar Gandhi Architect are always looking to build meaningful projects that will...