For those seeking refuge from an interminable game of Marco Polo, these four pool houses provide an artful escape.

A pragmatic Hong Kong-based design studio finds solutions to the challenges that come with small space living.

Cool off and enjoy the last drops of the season with these 8 modern pools we love.

After converting a van to drive Australia’s “Big Lap,” two Americans create a thorough how-to guide.

The Gerhard Heusch–designed residence is sculpted into a hillside, surrounded by majestic Oak trees.

The islands of Indonesia are a dream come true for anyone hankering for some sun, the sea, vibrant marine life, delicious food,...

Designed to frame awe-inspiring views from Griffith Observatory to the Hollywood Sign, this extravagant estate includes an...

Bordering a six-acre nature preserve, the timeless home has a saltwater lap pool, a travertine patio, and a detached...

Architecture and interior photographer Marc Gerritsen went back to basics when he designed this minimalist concrete house that...

The celebrated Stremmel House is on the market, offering a light-filled floor plan and expansive valley views.

No matter if a piece of furniture is big or small, plywood or solid, the type of joint used in production can make or break the...

In Seattle, SHED Architecture & Design infuses a historic midcentury with modern vibes without compromising the home's unique...

The nearly 7,000-square-foot residence by Cheng Design frames panoramas of the San Francisco Bay.

This home channels indoor/outdoor living with a myriad of amenities.

A Bay Area landscape designer works her yard like a jigsaw puzzle, packing a bevy of distinctive destinations into a steep and...

These tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.

Wellard Architects gives a Melbourne family home a refreshing remodel that celebrates the past while embracing the future.

Currently listed for $12M, the luxe three-bedroom apartment offers panoramic views of the city that never sleeps.

In Santa Monica, California, where pools are plenty but not always eye-pleasing, Padraic Cassidy lifted one 30 inches off the...

The interiors of Federal House rely solely on natural ventilation, while a black exterior provides a shield from the subtropical...

Renovated and expanded by Godfredsen-Sigal Architects, the two-story residence has no shortage of inspiring, light-filled spaces.

The thought of stripping down for a communal skinny dip in a salty strait might make Americans a bit squeamish, but in Denmark,...

Borrowing the Norwegian word for “beach house,” Sweet Sparkman Architects's Strandhus fits right in with its Sarasota Modern...

"Personally, I’d rather be living outside,” says architect David Hertz.

A pair of young families move into a compact low-rise that feels like a roomy villa.

Woods + Dangaran’s exacting restoration of the Moore House captures the spirit of California modernism.

After hands-on study, a Northeast landscape architect sows a free-growing meadow.

Cedar, reclaimed ipe, and Corten steel combine in a multigenerational home designed to gracefully age in place.

LED-lit, living wall screens provide privacy while allowing the home's owners to enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

Offered at $98,000,000, 'Le Penthouse' spans over 19,000 square feet across five full floors.

Drawing from the laws of nature, an architect devises a way to beat the heat in the California desert.

By extending the home’s lower level, Pleysier Perkins created a light-filled living area that’s perfect for dinner parties.

A challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...

Comprised of two perpendicular forms that gently navigate a lakeside site, Sky House runs off of solar energy.

This home’s dramatic roof overhangs, monumental stucco walls, and sliding glass doors respond to its mountainous setting.