Although not for the faint of heart, a cliffside home can offer the excitement of living on the edge, as well as unparalleled...

Helsinki-based architecture studio Mer Arkkitehdit nestles a monochromatic villa among the trees in the 19th-century seaside town...

With four outdoor living spaces, this prefab Cliff May abode is perfect for large-scale entertaining.

Walls of glass, horizontal roof planes, and a natural material palette enable this expansive home to feel like an extension of a...

Tucked behind a concrete block wall and shaded by mature California Sycamores, this 1954 midcentury offers a peaceful oasis in...

This clifftop residence, designed to nestle into the environment, boasts a wall of windows that showcases spectacular ocean views.

The 1954 residence in Long Beach’s Rancho Estates is all about indoor/outdoor living.

The home and studio of the legendary landscape architect features a glass solarium and outdoor amphitheater.

Perched atop a rocky two-acre lot overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the enchanting 1957 home is now seeking a whopping $12.5 million.

A historic French estate inspired by Claude Monet has been revived as a neo-futurist garden with otherworldly art and...

Originally hired to complete an extension, AR Design Studio ended up designing an entire house after the original was split in...

During the London Design Festival, Natalia Geci presents a “nomadic” furniture collection that mitigates the hassle of moving.

You don’t need a custom-designed closet to make the most out of your storage space.

Designed for a family of avid birdwatchers, a series of cabins takes notes from the nest of the native killdeer.

Located in the city's iconic Sea Cliff neighborhood, a historic abode is treated to a stunning renovation.

Perched on a mountain in Quebec, Canada, this modern cabin resembles a pair of binoculars peering out over the land.

Listed for a whopping €33M, the 1920s mansion sits on a rocky cliff overlooking the French Riviera.

With an angled roof designed to resemble the surrounding cliffs, a house in Maui, Hawaii, is built to meld with the landscape.

Architect Emili Fox saw the cliff not as a challenge but as an opportunity to build a wellness-focused home for her family.

Humble in size but big on seaside views and low-key vibes, the beach bungalow is a classic staple of beachside culture across the...

Built by a Frank Lloyd Wright disciple for American icon Jackie Gleason, this UFO-like home known as "The Mothership" is a unique...

Designed by Trigueiros Architecture, this lovely minimalist retreat appears to float above the rocky cliff upon which it is...

Perched on a cliff above the North Saskatchewan River, this 240-square-foot family retreat soaks up jaw-dropping views.

These modern sanctuaries will add a touch of zen to your routine.

Inspired by ancient ruins, Frankie Pappas crafts a green-roofed, brick guesthouse that connects deeply with nature.

With little time to waste, an Australian firm erects an efficient prefab overlooking the ocean.

From the Eames House to a progressive modular home by Jean Prouvé, these five midcentury prefabs were ahead of their time.

A vacation home for a Chilean family rises on stilts from a rocky cliff, enjoying idyllic views of Lago Todos los Santos.

Lighting lives somewhere on the borderline between visual art, design, and technology—and is responsible for meeting both...

If you like living on the edge, then staying at a vacation rental or hotel perched on a cliff might give you the rush you seek.

Perched along the banks of the River Ouse near the historic English town of Lewes is a Cor-Ten steel house with a "carved-away"...

As a sculptor who spent years living and working in France, Loraine Strait always dreamed of living closely with nature and...

On a sun-soaked cliff off the coast of Helsinki, the Nolla Cabin offers affordable, eco-friendly accommodation—all in 97 square...

Constructed in harmony with the expansive vistas and valleys that surround it, Ridge Mountain Residence plays up the beauty of...

Let’s just say, there’s room for improvement.

It’s impossible to ignore nature in Big Sur.