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Less Is More: 10 Buildings by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's International Style was the impetus for the midcentury modernism we know today.
This Snug Stockholm Kitchen Remodel Relies on a Less-Is-More Model
What’s the secret to successfully wedging a kitchen into a 258-square-foot apartment? A visual balancing act.
An Australian Family’s Dream Home Celebrates Mies van der Rohe Down Under
Nature, midcentury design, and a less-is-more mentality informed this family’s residence in Suffolk Park.
This Tiny $11K Apartment Adds Affordable Housing to High-Rise Rooftops
A new kind of tiny home, Parasitic House takes advantage of untapped skylines with a low-impact design.
This Timber-Clad Brazilian Home Is 100% Powered by the Sun
Located on the southeast coast of Brazil in the surfer's paradise of Ubatuba, this sustainably constructed home embraces its lush...
A Family’s Loft in Poland Gets a Minimalist Renovation That’s Both Elegant and Functional
A comprehensive interior renovation by Loft Kolasiński transforms a 1930s-era family home in Szczecin, Poland, into a...
This Architect’s Houston Home Promotes Play With a Clever Entry Courtyard
Architect Shawn Gottschalk’s midcentury-inspired Pavilion Haus is an ode to childhood summer adventures.
The Chicago Preservation Architect Behind Several Modernist Landmarks Wants His Work to Be Invisible
Thomas “Gunny” Harboe discusses his approach to restoring modern masterpieces like Mies van der Rohe’s 1951 Lake Shore Drive...
Abandoned Industrial Compound Becomes a Modern Home Base
A couple embarks on a new life together by establishing a homestead on a dilapidated lot in a buzzworthy corner of San...
Peek Inside Floyd Cofounder Kyle Hoff’s Mies van der Rohe–Designed Detroit Home
A renowned midcentury community and a minimal footprint translate to a surprisingly green lifestyle for the cofounder of the...
Greenbuild Conference: Yolo Colorhouse
Spin art isn’t something people normally engage in on a trade show floor—perhaps the state of the housing and building market is...
Before & After: A Chintzy Manhattan Flat Is Given the Gallery Treatment for an Art Lover
Gaudy ’80s finishes were replaced with crisp ones that let the owner’s evolving collection set the tone for the Upper East Side...
These Norwegian Tiny Homes Offer Low-Impact Living on Wheels
With models starting at $96,250, Oslo-based Norske Mikrohus offers sustainable tiny homes with Scandinavian design.
This Garden Studio Wrapped in Charred Timber Shingles Acts Like a Giant Bug Hotel
HyperSpace tunes up a garage in Hertfordshire, England, with a dramatic facade that shelters bees, moths, and butterflies.
This Surfer Road Tripped to Nicaragua, Built an $8K Tiny Home, and Decided to Never Leave
Architect Daniel Serrano headed south from Oregon in search of the perfect wave.
Uniform Wares Watches
I've long coveted a 200 series watch from the English watchmaker Uniform Wares.