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9 Angular Homes Inspired by Geometry
Homes that are characterized by bold, geometric shapes can create an eye-catching presence while also serving functional purposes.
This Striking Addition in Austin Is Defined by Clean, Discrete Geometry
The remodeled home is filled with light yet shielded from heat gain thanks to the optimized envelope of its transformative...
A Surprising London Townhouse Filled With Intriguing Geometry Asks $2.4M
This late-’80s home by Sean Madigan and Stephen Donald features a facade of recycled bricks and a hollowed-out concrete pillar at...
A Couple’s Melbourne Home Uses Geometry to Tell a Love Story
Taking inspiration from a John Donne poem, FMD Architects brings in angled shapes that represent the union of two former clients.
28 Triangles Make Up This Hyper-Angular Family Home
Fresh geometries inform a modular residence in Portland, Oregon.
A Tetrahedron Cabin With Stellar Seaside Views Is Listed For $695K
This unique property in Greenbank, Washington, has striking geometry, as well as a deep connection with the outdoors.
Renovation Opens Up a London Apartment
In Clerkenwell, an architect re-imagines a space to bring out the "dramatic geometry" of its concrete ceiling.
This Pinwheel-Shaped House of Pine Is a Lesson in Mathematical Precision
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7 Peaked Structures With Pyramid-Inspired Roofs
There's something undeniably mystical about pyramids and prisms, and architects the world over have used the enigmatic form in...
An Affordable Modern Home in Atlanta
On a sloped creekside site in Atlanta, Georgia, architect Staffan Svenson elevates humble materials and basic geometries to craft...
Take the Edge Off With These New Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures
Clean lines aren’t just elegant.
This John Pawson-Designed Retreat in Mallorca Is a Minimalist's Dream
Go ahead and block out your calendar—you'll want to extend your stay in this rosy-hued holiday rental.
Make Your Dome Dreams Come True With These 12 Kit Home Companies
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This Unusual Structure Melds a Traditional Chilean “Quincho” With a Bauhaus Aesthetic
Drawing inspiration from artist László Moholy-Nagy’s abstract work, this barbecue and meditation space uses simple geometry to...
15 Colorful Must-Haves for the Memphis Design Lover
In a reaction against minimalism, the Memphis movement transformed cheap, affordable materials into vibrant furnishings and...
Extruded Red Bricks Create a Gorgeous, Geometric Mexican Home
In Puebla, Mexico, two local architecture firms team up to create the Saint Peter House—a striking brick home with a unique,...
Step Inside One Couple’s Game-Changing Live/Work Loft
Drawing inspiration from game design and the whimsical geometries of M.C. Escher, architecture firm CHA:COL designs a...
A House Worthy of James Bond and More
Quintessential California architect John Lautner’s Elrod House, set high above Palm Springs, is nothing short of concrete poetry.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House Gets New Beams
The Ludwig Mies van der Rohe masterpiece will be bathed in a grid of lasers for this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial.
Pockets of Greenery Punctuate This Dramatic Black House in Mexico City
Nature creeps into this clean-lined, matte-black home by way of outdoor terraces and courtyards.
Before & After: An Austin Midcentury Home Gets a Roof-Raising Renovation
The light-filled revamp celebrates the period in which the residence was originally constructed.
This Dreamy Diamond Cabin Is Straight Out of a Fairy Tale
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With its organic, horizontal silhouette, raw concrete facade, and Bauhaus-leaning interiors, this midcentury nature retreat...
Ames House by Matt Fajkus Architecture
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An Incredible Forest Home Leaps Over a Ravine
Tucked into a heavily wooded parcel in rural Iowa, the Ravine Residence blurs the boundary between interior and exterior with...
This Revamped Apartment in Spain Proves That Storage Can Be Sexy
To smooth out a compartmentalized home in San Sebastian, Mecanismo fashions custom cabinets and furniture with clean lines and...
An Expansive Grass Roof Tops This Modern Brazilian Home
Sandwiched between two concrete slabs, a modern holiday home is fully integrated into nature.
An Energy-Efficient Glass House in East Hampton Shifts With the Seasons
A modest composition of wood, glass, and concrete, the Wuehrer House in Amagansett allows forest views to take center stage.
Jonathan Olivares Tells the Story of the Shop Tool Behind Some of His Most Recognizable Designs
The industrial designer’s red vise has journeyed with him from his childhood basement to the world stage.
A Little Apartment Gets a Solid Renovation
The budget was nearly as tight as the space in this cheerful 516-square-foot flat in Bratislava.
A Midcentury Schindler Gem With a Writer's Studio Asks $2.3M
Built in 1946, this sculptural home for sale in Studio City celebrates the work of Rudolph Schindler, the seminal architect who...
A Dramatic Cantilevered Roof Creates a Spacious Terrace Overlooking Lake Michigan
Set atop a woodland ridge with views of Lake Michigan, this charred, timber-wrapped home boasts warm interiors and a functional...
Escape to a John Lautner Micro-Resort in the Californian Desert
Stay in a midcentury modern hotel built and inspired by the iconic style of American architect John Lautner.
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.
This Serene Japanese Retreat’s Overlapping Roofs Look Like Fallen Leaves
Aptly named Four Leaves, this curvaceous weekend home in Karuizawa fits organically into the surrounding woods.
Stay at a Stone-and-Glass Retreat in a Remote New Zealand Bay
Relax and soak up the scenery at this stunning architectural gem close to the sea.
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