A family of four makes a piece of New York history home.

The dream of owning a Brooklyn brownstone is just one of many reasons why people make the move to the popular outer borough.

A restored townhouse in Mexico City’s trendiest neighborhood anchors an eight-story apartment building to its surroundings.

A transforming apartment in New York offers ingenious solutions for making the most of limited square footage.

The airy dwelling is centered around a sun-kissed courtyard complete with tall trees and walls of glass.

Sliding partitions and added loft space make this minimalist home ideal for a growing family.

An Álvaro Siza-designed apartment in Lisbon undergoes a renovation that results in a more spacious, light-filled interior.

The rooms at the stylish Pacific Northwest outpost of KEX, an Icelandic mini-chain, start at just $38.

If you can't get enough of historic architecture, then consider one of these heritage hotels that have been modernized in all the...

Carefully selected colors and textures add subtle Italian luxury to this contemporary home in Rome.

Space-saving design tricks turn a tiny Manhattan apartment into a place for a couple to host without holding back.

Interior designer Gisbert Pöppler gives a penthouse in the heart of Berlin a vibrant refresh.

Blending the past with the present, this 100-year-old building is a treasure trove of timeless charm, modern features, and...

What was once a parking garage on the edge of Manhattan's Chinatown has been transformed into a sleek modern residence designed...

A storied city dwelling adopts a contemporary color palette and fondness for abundant natural light.

The super's unit was anything but in this Upper West side co-op, however architect Brad Zizmor saw potential in the apartment...

With a new bee home design meant for your backyard, Danish company Habeetats is creating a buzz around biodiversity.

Three dozen shipping containers find a safe port in a modern apartment building in Mexico.

The benefits of using local stone in a building's structure are multifold.

Two formerly separate levels are linked and combined into a double-height volume in this 1,464-square-foot apartment in...

A site-sensitive renovation transforms two historic buildings into a new hub for the creative community in Kiev, Ukraine.

Working with a challenging layout, a designer couple add a showstopping stair enclosure.

Botanist Patrick Blanc has been bringing the wilds of the rainforests to Parisian walls for over 30 years, most recently at the...

A dated midcentury dwelling in Santa Barbara is transformed into a bright, airy abode—perfectly suited for contemporary living.

In Seattle, an architect transforms a cramped space into a flexible family gathering spot.

Along with bringing natural light into a home, windows also act as the building’s eyes, allowing the residents to look out into...

These spaces let contemporary design take charge everywhere—except for the ceiling, where history rules the design.

A strategically placed rooftop opening can significantly brighten up a living space—and also help create a stronger connection to...

Located in Tribeca, this residential development consists of a complete renovation and new construction—both concealed behind one...

Tucked away in an Art Nouveau building, this colorful sanctuary fuses period details with contemporary updates.

Featured in films such as “Blade Runner” and “500 Days of Summer,” the Bradbury Building will host the latest outpost of the...

Oversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...

The aqua blues and gray-greens in this renovated Palermo apartment echo the colors of the sea.

With fall in full force, this rentable tree house in upstate New York provides the perfect romantic escape from NYC.

The popular radio show host and producer is parting with this loft-like, one-bedroom unit in Manhattan.

Perched on top of a sculpted steel skyscraper, this sumptuous, 3,771-square-foot residence will run you $45,000 a month.