With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

In North Carolina's Cary suburb, a contemporary home of timber, glass, and concrete blocks is designed for a nature-loving couple...

Courtyard House in Menlo Park, California, encourages a family with two teenagers to be independent while staying connected—to...

What started out as a dated 1980s residence in Venice, California, is now a 2,000-square-foot, eye-catching modern home with an...

A transparent hillside abode outside Porto swerves around existing trees and takes advantage of the lush canopy for privacy.

As the lines between our public and personal lives become increasingly blurry, designers are helping redefine privacy for the...

A design-build firm in Houston balances togetherness with a little privacy.

The timber-batten shell opens to lake views and then closes for privacy.

To further explore privacy in the modern world, we present three common problems—from noise to peeping neighbors—and a fleet of...

A seemingly street-shy house near Vancouver opens to reveal an expansive interior.

A winding form slices through the center of this home to add dimension, privacy, and storage.

The V-shaped lakefront retreat strikes a balance between privacy and welcoming a houseful of guests.

A clever concrete threshold allows the home to embrace the surrounding landscape while maintaining privacy.

A zigzagging floor plan provides a family with opportunities to find both privacy and connection.

An unlikely source provides a unique privacy solution for a pair of prefab townhouses in Los Angeles.

For a historian client's Georgian home, Studio Of: Architecture introduces height, one generous room, and an element of surprise.

Two contrasting facades on this concrete abode in Querétaro City embrace the outdoors without compromising privacy.

Z+ Architects navigated an unusual riverfront site to create a contemporary residence with tranquil views and privacy.

Brcar Morony Architecture deploys bespoke masonry to counter a noisy streetscape and privacy concerns.

In Berlin, architect Itay Friedman thinks inside of the box to create a flexible flat optimized for privacy.

This wood-paneled midcentury gem looks out over mountain vistas and offers complete privacy.

A custom three-part door, cork walls, and an accessible bathroom get this California ranch ready for its residents to...

At a dancer’s home in the suburbs, a series of exterior louvers create the perfect balance between privacy and openness.

Connected to the main house by a glass bridge, the gabled addition affords family members both community and privacy.

Balancing the need for privacy with a neighborhood connection, this introspective residence in Lisbon invests in useful—yet...

Maximum privacy and expansive views define this single-level home on a hilly slope along the Algarve coast.

With a wood-clad interior and a butterfly roof, this compact home by Mckinney York Architects balances affordability,...

Designed by Orange Architects, the compact, energy-efficient home features open and airy interiors that can instantly be adjusted...

Protected from the harsh coastal climate, Treow Brycg boasts stunning seaside views without compromising privacy.

Ten prefabricated cabins make up this floating hotel that offers privacy and relaxation in a fishing reserve in Avignon, France.

Stacked, cantilevered rooms provide forest views and privacy for guests at this small hotel in the Qiyun Mountain area of China.

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

Gently resting on a slender lot in Silicon Valley, this award-winning dwelling balances indoor/outdoor living with ample privacy.

Bright-yellow louvers and rattan partitions provide the perfect mix of privacy and daylighting for a high-rise flat in the Neihu...

This courtyard house on the edge of the Berkshires offers both grand vistas and plenty of privacy, thanks to its custom rain...

Completed for about $120,000, a custom aluminum insertion reinvents a loft in a 1920s industrial building by adding privacy...