With the weekend coming up and summer on our minds, the thought of relaxing on a rooftop is tempting, and inevitably magnetic.

This Australian home feels larger than its 645 square feet thanks to white walls, plenty of outdoor connections, and loads of...

A designer carves out a domestic oasis in Mexico City.

Minimalist design—and a spot of brilliance—transform a 775-square-foot apartment on Mile End Road in East London.

Residents of a building confined within a dense Copenhagen neighborhood finally get the outdoor space they desire—in an unlikely...

This spacious pad in Castleberry Hill has a lofted bedroom, an office nook, and direct access to the rooftop via a spiral...

Designed by Morpheus London, the four-bedroom home sits perched above the St. Katherine Dock marina, offering sweeping waterfront...

Dressed in a ’60s aesthetic, this geodesic dome offers a night under the stars and VIP service.

A new kind of tiny home, Parasitic House takes advantage of untapped skylines with a low-impact design.

LEVER Architecture calls the project the Fivesquare in reference to the modern glass box that now crowns the traditional...

The sleek former warehouse in San Francisco’s South of Market district offers three levels of stylish living spaces.

The two-story home boasts 20' ceilings, Terrazzo floors, and custom-made high impact windows.

An architect renovates his penthouse residence on the roof of the historic Gilsey House in Manhattan’s NoMad district—adding...

Unique details like elegant wood paneling, a Burgundy Lacanche stove, and a walk-in closet finished in stained white oak round...

Just a short drive from the city of Amarante, the three-bedroom estate presents a tranquil escape, surrounded by protected land...

Wintertime may be keeping you indoors, but there’s plenty to do before all the best designers and contractors book up. Get...

The new elevation by local firm Rotunno Justman comprises two 645-square-foot units that harmonize with the existing structure...

These rooftops, courtyards, patios, and gardens are a breath of fresh air.

Artist Dan Graham builds a glass pavilion around ivy hedgerows for the museum's annual rooftop installation.

Building on the site of a former one-car garage, an architect creates his family’s home in an evolving, industrial neighborhood...

Architect Alex Nikjoo updated the London residence with a cantilevered mezzanine and rooftop terrace.

Modus Development elevates a Highland Park dwelling with daylighting, archways, and a rooftop deck.

Perched on the island of Patmos, the modern abode features ornate stone walls and a rooftop pool.

Architect Tjeerd Bloothoofd needed more space for his family, so he built a metal-clad addition on top of his apartment.

An eco-friendly, lakeside abode with an impressive rooftop terrace is nestled within a greenhouse near Gothenburg.

Placed on top of Hotel Daniel in Graz, Austria, via a crane, the LoftCube is an ingenious addition to an existing midcentury...

It was no small feat to hoist 6,000 pounds of zellige into this rooftop home—but the result was worth the lift.

Six renovated Airstream trailers offer rooftop views at this boutique hotel over Flinders Lane.

Formerly a garage and woodshop, the loft-like home in Williamsburg has a serene courtyard and two rooftop terraces.

Architects Flavio Butti and Alice Martins build on a steep site with jaw-dropping views of an araucaria tree forest.

These urban refuges effectively use greenery, water features, and delicate lighting in every inch of their modest spaces to...

A stone’s throw away from the company headquarters, the recently renovated home climbs to a sprawling rooftop garden.

The Bjarke Ingels Group–designed MÉCA opens in Bordeaux, France, with toasts, a grand tour, and a rooftop party.

Spanning over 5,000 square feet, the spacious abode offers sleek interiors and a private rooftop terrace.

The 3,709-square-foot residence features a glass-encased main floor and a well-appointed rooftop deck for outdoor entertaining.

In addition to soaring ceilings and wraparound windows, the home also features a private rooftop cabana with striking cityscape...