Steel Framed Split-Level Home in GermanyWhat do architects build when they can be their own clients?
These Designs Take Bamboo Infrastructure to a New LevelFlexible, durable, and fast-growing—it's no wonder bamboo has been nick-named "the green steel of the 21st...
This Three-Level Loft in San Francisco Is an Artist's SanctuaryThis lively live/work studio in San Francisco's Dogpatch is a constant work-in-progress that mirrors its inhabitants' creative...
This Minimalist, Circular Prefab Takes Glamping to the Next LevelThe LumiPod offers an outdoor experience with the comfort of a high-end hotel room.
7 Next-Level Lofts in New York CityFrom a remixed chocolate factory to a retrofitted warehouse, these NYC lofts pair industrial elements with a warm and welcoming...
This Mexico City Home Features a Garden at Every LevelA terraced layout and massive windows bring nature into every room of this concrete house.
A Split-Level Cabin in Norway Is a Cozy Family HubStairway to Heaven by Wood Arkitektur + Design uses heat-treated pine and bricks to fashion a casual family retreat.
A New Loft Level Upgrades This Luminous Apartment in SingaporeSliding partitions and added loft space make this minimalist home ideal for a growing family.
12 Epic Hotels That Take Glamping to the Next LevelWhen you really want to go camping, but you really don’t have a clue.
11 Homes That Take Staircase Design to the Next LevelThese stairs step up the game, big time.
On the LevelJudged by contemporary design standards, the typical postwar suburban split-level house has little to recommend it. Usually...
This Coastal Prefab Stands Tall Above Rising Sea LevelsRES4’s modular approach provides a Brooklyn family with a beautiful, weatherproof retreat on Long Island.
Cascading Levels Bring Light and Air Into a Narrow Home in VietnamDouble Roof House in Ho Chi Minh City opens onto a front courtyard that holds the family’s drink stall business.
These 7 Wisconsin Prefabs Take Modular Design to the Next LevelThese seven striking homes are proof of how well prefabs work within the bucolic settings of America’s Dairyland.
A Mind-Bending Staircase Brings This Toronto Townhouse to the Next LevelClean lines, pops of color, and sweeping forms transform a traditional townhouse into a sleek, contemporary abode.
A Tranquil Lakeside Abode in Quebec Unfolds Over Six LevelsResting lightly on the terrain, this gorgeous vacation home stays connected to its surroundings through natural materials and...
8 Berlin Apartments to Book That Rival the City's Level of CoolDubbed a UNESCO City of Design, the German capital boasts a vibrant cultural scene.
This Tiny Glass Cabin in Remote Iceland Takes Stargazing to the Next LevelA prefab dwelling overlooking an active volcano features architectural details inspired by Viking culture and Nordic mythology.
Budget Breakdown: A Murky 1920s Home in California Is Leveled Up for $232KUnable to expand due to local planning restrictions, a couple ask Shands Studio to make their Fairfax residence feel sunny and...
A Stepped Roof Primes This Cozy Norwegian Cabin for Next-Level FunOn the edge of Norway’s largest national park, a family’s cozy holiday escape cleverly pays homage to the sublime landscape.
A 1940s Los Angeles Home Levels Up With an Energy-Efficient RevampAlloi Architecture + Construction revives an outdated residence with sustainable features and a reworked layout.
How This Australian Beach House Connects to the Coast Is on a Whole Other LevelOn the outskirts of Sydney, Bundeena Beach House’s green roof and sculptural skylight are just the tip of the iceberg when it...
An Architect Creates a Two-Level Houseboat For His Family on a Tight BudgetAn Amsterdam architect looks to Japanese culture when designing a floating home for his family.
On the LevelSadly there's no blueprint for how to best work with an architect.
The Create & Cultivate Clubhouse Takes Millennial Pink to the Next LevelCEO Jaclyn Johnson and designer Ginny Macdonald take us inside the Los Angeles–based company inspiring thousands of modern...
A Brother and Sister Find Common Ground in Their New Split-Level Duplex in LondonInside a historic Victorian, ROAR Architects designs a flat for each sibling that connect to shared spaces.
13 “Before & After” Remodels That Take Loft Design to the Next LevelThese formerly industrial spaces shine with double-height atriums, Art Deco curves, and other inspired interventions.
A Seaside Home Near Barcelona Gets a Bright Update With a Top-Level LibraryEnric Rojo Arquitectura transforms a multilevel townhouse in Catalonia to evolve with its longtime residents.
This Slender Home in Seoul Has One Room on Each of Its Four LevelsArchitect TaeByoung Yim designs a 570-square-foot home with private space for studying and room to entertain.
This Gold Medalist Racer’s Home Takes Garage Design to the Next LevelDesigner Chrissie Beavis draws on her rally racing relationship with Tanner Foust to turn his Newport Beach home into an...
A Designer Couple Build a Dream Home That Takes Indoor/Outdoor Living to the Next LevelJohn and Denise Schack of Revolve Development prioritize permeability in their Seattle residence with ample al fresco spaces.
A Three-Level Redwood Deck Spurs a Spellbinding Link to Nature Near Cascade BayAfter purchasing a home on Harrison Lake in British Columbia, a local family uses sustainably produced redwood to nurture...
An Architect’s Gable-Roofed House Near Munich Fits Five Levels InsideIn his own family residence, architect Kai Binnewies carves out a multilevel interior to put a modern twist on tradition.
7 Airstream Renovation Companies That’ll Take Your Vintage Cruiser to the Next LevelThese design-build outfits across the U.S. know their way around the iconic silver trailer.
34 Gifts for Your Amateur-Chef Friend Who’s Looking to Level Up Their Cooking GameGive them the tools to become the next great chef—or at least, get them cooking with gas.
25 Green Roofs That Bring Spectacular Homes to New LevelsA planted rooftop offers so much more than just an elevated leafy surface.