Small Box Home With Black Metal Facade in JapanDrawing on an inherited plot of land, his father’s steel company, and his brother-in-law’s architectural know-how, Motoshi...
Small Space Live/Work Box Home in JapanThis flower shop, art gallery, and home for two looks like the simplest of cubes.
The Future of Homebuilding: Home-in-a-boxIn this episode of Predicting Our Future, I’ll take you along as I explore the future of homebuilding, speaking with founders of...
Compact Wooden Home in JapanA distinctive wooden pattern lines the walls, floors, and ceilings of this compact home in Japan.
Reinvigorating a Classic Midcentury Home in PortlandArchitect Risa Boyer deftly redesigns the interior of this 1950 home to ensure it still feels original.
A Midcentury Modern Home in Southwest PortlandLiving in a state that’s saturated with rain for much of the year, Oregonians rightly have an obsession with sunshine.
The Pace of PortlandWhen creative director Ben Watson and his partner, painter Claudio Tschopp, relocated from Basel, Switzerland, to Portland,...
Small “Hybrid Prefab” Home in the DesertThe Blue Sky prototype home tiptoes gracefully across the desert landscape just north of Joshua Tree National Park.
Explore 12 of Our Favorite Homes in PortlandKnown for its natural beauty and rich culture, Portland has become a proud hub of architectural excellence.
11 Hidden Beds in Small HomesNot everyone has the luxury of having multiple bedrooms in their homes—but that’s nothing to lose sleep over.
This Tree House For Rent Near Downtown Portland Doubles As an Art PlatformNestled in the heavily forested West Hills in Portland, Oregon, the Wald House PDX is a wood-paneled escape that can be booked...
A Portland Family Updates an Unusual Prairie-Style HomeA rare 1920s dwelling gets a contemporary face-lift along with a clever cabana-like addition.
Behold, the Bedroom Box: 10 Small-Space Sleeping NooksFeeling the squeeze? These cabinet rooms, storage walls, and sliding doors partition living and sleeping areas while eking out...
A 1920s Portland Warehouse Is Rehabbed Into an Industrial-Chic HomeBlending raw industrial elements with elegant detailing, this one-of-a-kind home is a poster child for adaptive reuse.
Nestled Into a Private Corner of Portland’s Urban Forest, This Glass-Walled Home Asks $2.5MWilliam / Kaven Architecture's next-level spec home delights with drama and design.
A Family-Run Operation Refreshes a Portland Midcentury, Now Offered at $899KA design-minded family team with plentiful carpentry experience gives this 1967 abode a modern update while preserving its...
A Modern Micro-House in Portland Clad in Local FirSmall in footprint, but grand in presentation, a 250-square-foot accessory dwelling unit provides cozy accommodations equipped...
Smaller in TexasTexas architect Jim Poteet helped Stacey Hill, who lives in a San Antonio artists’ community, wrangle an empty steel shipping...
Smaller in TexasIn a far-flung desert destination, designer Barbara Hill does it again.
An Artist Builds a Wooden Home That Lets Nature Be the BossIn coastal New England, an artist turns a wooded property into a haven for creating and living.
Sky SmallBuilding a small home doesn’t equate to easy lifting.
A 1925 Portland Home Is a Rad Mashup of 20th-Century StylesA local design firm draws from many eras for a Portland renovation.
A Midcentury Rummer Home Near Portland Hits the Market For $699KRummer is Oregon's answer to Eichler—and his light-filled homes are coveted by midcentury enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest.
A Portland Couple Renovate a 1982 RV, Turning It Into Their New HomeWhen Liz Kamarul first set her eyes on a 1982 Winnebago for sale a few blocks from her home in Portland, Oregon, she saw past the...
Nearly 80 Years Later, An Architect Rescues a Japanese-Inspired Masterwork Designed by His FatherNew owners of an influential Portland, Oregon, house by Pietro Belluschi discover there’s more than architecture on the property.
A Chic Portland Hotel Offers Lodging As Affordable as $35 a NightThe Society Hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon brings new life to an old sailor's hotel and provides adventurous travelers with a...
An Iconic Portland Home With Sweeping Mountain Views Asks $1.75MThis charming home nestled into Portland's West Hills is an emblem of the Northwest Regional Style and a renowned example of...
Small Country Home with Dramatic See-Through WallA traditional floor plan gets a minimalist update, complete with a classic porch.
This Sleek Austrian Home Turns Into a Cozy Light Box at NightNestled on the edge of a small alpine settlement in Upper Austria, this modern, rectangular home harmonizes with nature on a...
Glass Walls and Wooden Screens Strike a Balance in This Mexican HomeTwo contrasting facades on this concrete abode in Querétaro City embrace the outdoors without compromising privacy.
On Mallorca, a Hillside Home Captures Views With Strategically Stacked BoxesFloor-to-ceiling glass and clever angling allows this coastal home to frame spectacular views.
A Portland Home Combines Midcentury Style and Sustainable Design as It Bridges WetlandsThe Patton New Century House treads lightly on the land while providing wide-open living spaces.
Budget Breakdown: A Portland Home Packs an Off-Grid Punch for $820KOn challenging terrain overlooking a wetland, Minarik Architecture creates a resilient, dual-volume residence.
How Tiny Pods Are the Future For Portland's Houseless CommunityIn the fall of 2015, the city of Portland, Oregon, declared a state of emergency on housing due to the high number of homeless...
A Portland Midcentury Home Shines After an Epic, Decade-Long RenovationNestled into a forested hillside, the Cain Wong Residence fuses clean lines and chalet-like charm.
A Tall, Skinny Home Makes the Most of a Narrow Lot in Portland, OregonDespite its name, Waechter Architecture’s Slender House stretches out to make its site the real home.