Vaulted Skylights and Concrete Columns Connect This Melbourne Home With the Sun
Concrete, aluminum, and skylights create architectural alchemy in this breezy residence in the Melbourne suburb of Kew.
Lean Into the Camp of Classical Design With a Column (or Three)
A chaise lounge or canopy bed can create a tongue-in-cheek moment that feels fresh, not stuffy.
This Savvy, Sleek Fridge Is Revolutionizing Food Storage
Designed with simplicity, style, and storage in mind, the new Integrated Column Refrigeration series from Fisher & Paykel offers...
A Surprising Concrete Column Keeps This Backyard House Open and Airy
The support structure’s arms splay out from the kitchen like a tree, leaving the glass-enclosed floor plan free of interruption.
A Brazilian Home With a Touch of Japanese Zen
Designed with two parallel wings separated by a shallow pool, this striking São Paulo residence is lined with rows of timber...
This Brooklyn Fashion Designer’s Cozy Loft Was Renovated on a Budget
A fashion label founder refuses to hide the rough side of her Brooklyn apartment, exposing pipes, columns, vents, and more.
A Transparent Library Gleams at the Center of a Chinese Mountain Village
Raised on stilts to create a sheltered gathering space, Mountain House in Mist is a public library in China’s Zhejiang Province.
A Norwegian Summer Cabin Embraces the Rocky Terrain
Balancing on irregular, rough-hewn rocks along the Norwegian coast, this renovated summer cabin near a town called Larvik in...
A Luminous Three-Bedroom Loft Hits the Market in Brooklyn for $3.6M
In addition to soaring ceilings and wraparound windows, the home also features a private rooftop cabana with striking cityscape...
This Otherworldly Bookstore in China Provides a Mesmerizing Atmosphere for Reading
This bookshop in Hangzhou, China, features an interior that provides a variety of unique and immersive environments for reading...
A Glimpse Back in Time at William F. Cody’s Now-Lost Desert Modern
The first monograph devoted to one of the key architects who helped shape postwar Palm Springs revisits his widely recognized...
An Atypical Tree House
When a 40-year-old pine tree fell over at the rear of a Brentwood estate in Los Angeles a few years back, its owner, an art lover...
An Art Gallerist’s Bachelor Pad in Madrid Revolves Around a Bold Red Storage System
With a budget of $100,000, Gon Architects renovates an attic apartment with the kitchen and bathroom contained in a...
A Concrete Home in Brazil Lets the Owners Practically Live in the Jungle
Near a beach, and surrounded by verdant rainforests, this concrete home in Brazil fully opens up to the elements.
12 Striking Examples of Clerestory Windows in Modern Homes
The term "clerestory" is applicable to Egyptian temples, where the lighting of the hall of columns was obtained over the stone...
An Old Power Station in Melbourne is Transformed Into A Modern Tiered Restaurant
A former power station on the western edge of Melbourne’s city centre has been repurposed into a dining destination with six new...
A Quintessential Soho Loft in New York City Asks $4.3M
Once home to Sonic Youth’s recording sessions, this Greene Street beauty in Manhattan is urban perfection.
A Run-Down Farmhouse Becomes a Sleek Modern Retreat
Jacek Kolasiński took on a massive renovation project in his dream neighborhood.
The Best New Products to Jazz Up Your Kitchen and Bath
In our annual look at furniture, fixtures, lighting, and accessories, we’re celebrating the endless potential of these...
These Log Cabin Kit Homes From Finland Are Surprisingly Sleek
Helsinki-based company Pluspuu offers 11 customizable models of modern log homes and sauna cabins that start at $18,000.
Top 5 Homes of the Week That Highlight Beautiful Woodwork
Wood has a way of making a home feel both warm and textured—and introduces a natural layer that can have a powerful effect on a...
This Wood-Clad Home Is Built Into a Serene Mountain Slope
Nestled into the mountainous terrain of Shefford, Québec, this simply constructed residence is elegant and strong in expression.
A Tokyo Home With a Shape-Shifting Staircase Presents a Smart Solution to Small-Space Living
On a long and skinny lot in Japan's capital, a clever 44-level house consisting solely of a series of steps and landings fits a...
This Midcentury A-Frame in Denver Offers Serious Storybook Appeal for $865K
A skylight runs across the pitched roof of this 1954 home, bringing light into a cozy, wood-wrapped interior.
A Waterfront Home in Washington Grows Two Hovering Wings
Elevated above the Hood Canal shoreline, Aldo Beach House expands to make room for visiting family.
You Can Ski Right Into the Living Room of This Mountain Retreat
Faulkner Architects creates an expansive home on a challenging mountain slope.
A Hidden Penthouse Sits Atop a Historic Cast-Iron Building in New York
Located in Tribeca, this residential development consists of a complete renovation and new construction—both concealed behind one...
This Epic Green Roof Blurs the Boundaries Between Landscape and Home
Set in a secluded natural setting, this L-shaped home emerges from the landscape with transparent walls and a lush green roof.
An Airy Brooklyn Loft With 19th-Century Charm Hits the Market at $2.6M
Nine-foot windows usher in natural light while framing up-close views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
This Puget Sound Fortress Is Braced For a Tsunami
Situated in a high-velocity flood zone on Camano Island in Washington's Puget Sound, this home is a force of its own.
This Japanese Home Has a Sunken Interior That Blends Into the Earth
The Pit House in Japan has smooth, rounded walls and a subterranean kitchen and living area.
These Prefab Cabins Offer a Bird’s-Eye View of Norway’s Natural Splendor
These sleek, tiny cabins offer the comfort of a hotel room in remote locations across Norway.
An Artisanal Mezcal Maker Opens an Intoxicatingly Muted Hotel in Oaxaca
Converted from a 17th-century residence, Hotel Sin Nombre eschews branding and embellishments for a down-to-earth experience.
This Elegant, Industrial SoHo Loft Is Streamlined but Cozy
A full-floor loft apartment in a landmarked New York City building is an ideal blend of old and new, masculine and modern.
Reflections on a Lake
Unobtrusively distinct from its neighbors, a weekend house in Mexico assimilates the colors of the surrounding landscape on...
A Delicate Renovation Revives a ’70s Beach House in Northern California
Butler Armsden Architects’ retooling of a Stinson Beach retreat allows one family to bask in the outdoors.

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