How a firm foundation—in history, place, and atop an old rock wall—sets the tone for the Depot House’s next chapter

This Napa Valley residence by Feldman Architecture contrasts glass and concrete with evergreens and grasses.

High House's white concrete panel cladding blends into the snowy environment of Québec City.

In the Western Sydney suburb of North Rocks, a sustainably renovated home embraces the outdoors in more ways than one.

Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori’s latest teahouse creation floats among pine trees at the Museum Insel Hombroich.

South of Mexico City, MA House by Cadaval & Solà-Morales is a stone, concrete, and glass structure that captures mountain views.

Studio Puisto Architects craft a calming retreat for nature lovers in a secluded Finnish forest.

RES4’s modular approach provides a Brooklyn family with a beautiful, weatherproof retreat on Long Island.

Suspended on stilts, the Illusion Villa provides a bird’s-eye view of flora and fauna in Eriksberg Wildlife Park.

From the use of structural insulated panels to achieving net-zero energy capability, these New England firms are paving the way...

Tama’s Tee House is a breezy, renovated beach house that takes its name from a T-shaped, concrete “unipod” that supports new...

Bespoke joinery, elegant minimalism, and space-saving design imbue a contemporary country retreat with Japanese sensibilities.

Two steel structures expand a family's existing living area while embracing the calming effects of surrounding nature.

Casa JB, built near a stone quarry, incorporates the rocky terrain into its design.

This home’s dramatic roof overhangs, monumental stucco walls, and sliding glass doors respond to its mountainous setting.

Watch our video and follow this step-by-step guide to build your own bluestone fire pit.

A clever renovation transforms an irregularly shaped dwelling in Trequanda, Italy, into a tiny retreat that's bursting with...

House of Secret Gardens in Ahmedabad is a monolithic home interrupted by cooling gardens and pools.

Architect Jean-Luc Etienne updates an old stone cottage near the coast of Brittany, France, with a glass extension and Vipp...

For some, the holidays are about indulgence while for others, it’s a tricky balancing act of holiday desserts and a healthy diet.

Designed in the 1950s, the home’s timber-clad interior has expansive windows that frame views of a picturesque garden.

In the village of Oak Park next to Chicago’s West Side, Seven Point fights the stigma surrounding cannabis usage with high-end...

In Fitzroy North, an all-female architecture team crafts a “family home of the future” that champions great design.

The modern dwelling incorporates its woodsy-yet-urban surrounds through copious glazing.

Returning to old stomping grounds, two siblings enlist Acabadomate to revive the 19th-century residence in Catalonia.

Relax and soak up the scenery at this stunning architectural gem close to the sea.

With reclaimed materials and an open, airy design, Casa Iporanga by architect Daniel Fromer melds with its verdant surroundings.

In Clint Eastwood’s exclusive Tehama resort in Carmel, a crisp, contemporary home prioritizes indoor/outdoor living.

With the help of 3D laser scanning, Ensamble Studio excavates a quarry on the island of Menorca to create an experimental retreat.

Actually located in Wyoming, the dwelling is spectacularly attuned to its surroundings.

Architects Filipe Pina and Maria Inês Costa salvage a rustic stone house, adding a corrugated metal volume and streamlining...

From restored chapels and farmhouses in Spain to a midcentury revival in San Diego, these elegant living spaces showcase why...

Built in 1892, the Arroyo Stone House is embellished with California river rocks and century-old wood moldings.

Amid the rolling green hills, ancient architecture, and winding, narrow streets of Catalonia sits a light-filled sanctuary with a...

ElasticoSPA rises above byzantine building codes by designing a playful Italian home with a quirky stone facade.

From some angles, this dramatic residence resembles a pitched-roof shed, while other vantage points reveal its graduated form.