Sum of Its PartsTaking cues from traditional Swedish rooflines but rejecting the precedent of subpar prefab, Claesson Koivisto Rune bring light...
A Whimsical, Charred-Wood Teahouse Stands on Stilts in GermanyJapanese architect Terunobu Fujimori’s latest teahouse creation floats among pine trees at the Museum Insel Hombroich.
A Chicago Renovation Taps Into its Attic to Almost Double its Square FootageCareful craftsmanship, spiral stairs, and an airy catwalk help define this Second City architect's home.
This Canadian Cabin Is Equal Parts Woodsy Wonder and Scandinavian ChicSurrounded by red maple and aspen trees, the home is a refined take on the classic Quebecois sugar shack.
A London Family Makes the Most of Their Garden With a Clever, Kit-of-Parts ShedBuilt using eco-friendly, flat-pack materials on a tight budget, this avocado-green pavilion gives one family more room to grow.
Near Montreal, a House Connects With Its SurroundingsIn Boucherville, Quebec, Blouin Tardif Architecture-Environnement designs a single-family house that opens onto a veranda.
Knoll Gets in Touch With Its Bauhaus Roots“Knoll Celebrates Bauhaus” explores the link between the company and the legendary school—and their joint impact on the course of...
The New March/April Issue Is On Its WayDwell founder and CEO Lara Deam takes us through the new issue and kicks off submissions for our annual showcase of up-and-coming...
IKEA Is Crushing its
Carbon-Neutral GoalsOver the last decade, the flat-pack retailer has invested in solar and wind power to the tune of $2.7 billion, and it's now...
IKEA Is Closing Its Only Factory in the USAThis December, IKEA will cut costs—and 300 jobs—by closing its production facility in Danville, Virginia.
Actor Heather Graham Parts Ways With Her Longtime Hollywood Compound for $2.85MThe American actor, writer, and director lists her Spanish-style villa after owning it for over 20 years.
A Salvaged Apartment on Mallorca Leaves its Roots ExposedAs if undertaking an archaeological dig, architect Carles Oliver peels back layers of his home over the course of three years.
Amid a Hotbed of Architecture, This Home Holds Its OwnA major overhaul of a bungalow in Venice, California, perfects the art of indoor/outdoor living.
Here's Palm Springs In All Its Nighttime GloryInspiration can strike anywhere, at any time.
This Tiny Trailer Makes the World its Living RoomIn Northern California, a renovation reimagines a vintage trailer as an off-the-grid mobile home.
This Playful Melbourne Home Embraces Its Split PersonalityHeritage in the front, modern in the back—this renovation by FMD Architects is a family home with character.
A Hybrid Prefab in Ontario Drinks In its Lakeside LocaleA prefab core cuts down on construction time while site-built additions (like a screened porch) fine-tune the cottage for...
This Renewed 1920s Home in Poland Is Stunning in its SimplicityA dilapidated building in Szczecin turns into a serene family abode with openwork screens that define spaces without closing them...
A Beautiful Spanish Hotel Inspired by Its Unusual LandscapeThe design of a deluxe hotel set in the Bardenas Reales Natural Park in Spain's Navarra region is informed by its surrounding...
This Australian “Tree House” Embraces the Spirit of its SiteCantilevered high above a steep, rocky site, this young family's “Tree House” fully embraces the Australian landscape.
A Renovated Melbourne Bungalow Keeps its Clapboard CharacterOutside cladding continues inside this updated and extended bungalow, which now enjoys a breezy garden connection.
A Concrete Abode in Uruguay Embraces its Beachfront SettingThe communal spaces on the top floor of this three-story residence open up to ocean views.
The Truth About Thread Count (It’s Not Important)Conventional wisdom dictates that when shopping for bedding, the higher the thread count, the nicer the sheet.
This Palm Springs Prefab Is a “Living Lab” for its Designer ResidentsA pair of prefab experts turn their process on themselves.
A Passive House on the Outskirts of Moscow Blends Into Its Forested SurroundingsThis green-roofed home by Snegiri Architects bows in deference to the enveloping woodlands.
This Shou Sugi Ban Cottage Blends In With its Lakeside SurroundingsBigger isn’t always better—this lakeside cottage has a low-lying form that disappears into the surrounding landscape.
A Dreamy, Minimalist Retreat in Spain Opens to Its Lush SurroundingsPositioned along the Mediterranean, the family home features modernist lines and a living area that connects to a gorgeous...
A Restored Stable in the Italian Alps Embraces Its Unparalleled LandscapeMilan-based architecture firm ATOMAA transforms a crumbling structure into a beloved family retreat inspired by traditional...
A Colombian Cabin Uses Shingles as Camouflage in Its Tropical SettingExperimenting with prefab elements, designer David Del Valle and architect Amalia Ramírez create a weekend retreat outside...
To Design a Cabin in New Zealand, Its Architect Looked to the SkyBirds fluttering overhead gave Barry Connor inspiration for the compact cabin, which is positioned for some of the most...
How an Unsung Architect Gave Big Sur Its LookA remembrance was held last week after the passing of Mickey Muennig, the architect who imbued California’s mystic coastline with...
A Rustic Home Rivals the Rugged Beauty of Its Forest SettingTucked in the pine forests and granite mountains of California’s High Sierra, this home takes a page from the National Park...
A Kubrick-Esque Farmhouse Kicks Its Fossil Fuel HabitThe owner of an outdoor furniture company updates a 19th-century farmhouse.
A Tiny Cabin in Finland Is a Creative Temple for Its Filmmaker OwnerPirinen Salo Oy looks to church architecture and the illusions of cinema to craft an inspirational lakeside retreat.
A Bright and Shining Addition Connects a ’70s Townhouse to Its GardenA sunken room offers a clever solution to a large, problematic drop at the back of this UK home.
An Addition to a 1940s Home in Sydney Amplifies Its Connection to the OutdoorsArchitect Polly Harbison designs an extension for her sister’s home to include a kitchen, a bedroom with an outdoor shower, and...