A Transformative Duplex Renovation in MontrealIn the city's Villeray neighborhood, a cramped structure is recast as an open work-play space for a young family.
A Transformative Attic Renovation in MontrealRemoving a sloping ceiling adds five feet of headroom to this brightened live-work space.
This Compact Apartment in NYC Is Full of Crafty SolutionsA transforming apartment in New York offers ingenious solutions for making the most of limited square footage.
Transformative House Renovation in SeattleA couple, both architects, give their 1918 bungalow a modern update.
Walls of Glass Transform a Hillside 1956 Duplex in CaliforniaTwo architects transform a modest midcentury home, incorporating walls of glass that yield 180-degree views of the San Francisco...
A Gut Renovation Transforms a Tiny Manhattan ApartmentA 400-square-foot Upper East Side apartment gets a new look.
A Monochromatic Renovation for a 19th-Century Montreal HomeOnce a residence for the stable hands responsible for the horses and carriages of a grander home in Montreal, this structure now...
A Vancouver Renovation Transforms a Backyard Into a Giant Living RoomSliding glass doors and new landscaping fulfill a family's outdoor needs.
An Old Row House in Montreal Gets a Colorful Modern UpgradeWarm, repurposed building materials are favored in this savvy renovation by MARK + VIVI.
72 Hours in MontrealQuebec’s largest city may also be its most artistic; with 4 universities and a vibrant international community, it practically...
This May Be the Most Ecologically Ambitious Home Renovation on the PlanetOn Bainbridge Island, off the Washington coast, Charlie Hellstern Interior Design and The Miller Hull Partnership create the...
A 1957 Midcentury in Seattle Receives a Striking MakeoverBy removing walls, inserting new windows, and using a lighter color palette, Mowery Marsh Architects give this historic home a...
An 11-Year Renovation Helps a Couple Grow Simpatico With the Original Homeowner’s Quirky VisionAn inspired, if poorly constructed, Los Angeles home gets a proper retrofit that preserves its many idiosyncrasies.
In Berlin, an Auto Repair Shop Becomes a High-Performance Home for a Painter and Her FamilyPlaying into the space’s raw, industrial character, Studio Karhard creates a loftlike dwelling with bohemian flair.
A Major Restoration Updated This Midcentury Landmark in BelgiumA Belgian couple abide by strict preservation rules to breathe new life into an International Style villa by architect Lucien...
Before & After: A Country Home Blossoms in the Ruins of an Old Stone BarnType rehabs a rundown stone structure into an elegant dwelling—and then sets about rewilding its site in the English countryside.
A Minimalist Bungalow in Miami Welcomes a Sleek New AdditionIn South Miami, a thoughtful revamp and extension embraces the outdoors on an intimate scale.
Outside Paris, a 19th-Century House Conceals a Minimalist Tableau Rich With ColorIn a nature preserve, two creative directors design a colorful country home.
Before & After: An L.A. Loft in a Former Nabisco Factory Gets a Japanese-Inspired MakeoverAmanda Gunawan of OWIU Design turns a cookie-cutter space into an Asian-inflected haven with an industrial edge.
A Midcentury Home Renovation Celebrates Its Striking, Open-Truss CeilingDesigned by a little-known architect in 1949, the now streamlined home honors its original bones.
An Affordable Duplex Transformation in TexasAffordable gestures abound in this transformation of a dilapidated former duplex in the Texas Hill Country.
An Antwerp Apartment Captures the Spirit of the Belle ÉpoqueIn Antwerp, Belgium, a historic flat is transformed into a bright and airy, dreamy oasis.
Fashion Designer Lezanne Viviers’s Johannesburg Digs Double as a Studio and Concept StoreThe glass-fronted, 1960s gem acts as a display case for her eponymous label, vibrant artworks, and modernist furniture.
A Grand Victorian Glows Like a Lantern After a Luminous RetrofitTimmins + Whyte carves out a sun-soaked haven in a heritage-listed Melbourne home.
A Midcentury Relic in Perth Gets a Gut Renovation—and the Results Are StunningWith its modernist, ’60s flair preserved, the coastal family home now features flowing living spaces that combine bespoke...
A Victorian Home Takes Over the Ruins of an Old Parchment Factory in EnglandWill Gamble Architects revives a crumbling, 17th-century structure with a svelte addition of steel, brick, and glass.
Before & After: A Faux Mountain Inspired by Disneyland Caps This Riotous Renovation in LondonArchitect Mat Barnes transforms his Edwardian home into a postmodern playground of pattern and color.
Before & After: Curving Glass Walls Give This Traditional Beijing Home an Otherworldly AppealA derelict courtyard residence gets revitalized with a sinuous, glass-walled pathway.
A 17th-Century Building in the Swiss Alps Is Reimagined as a Residence, Rental, and Wine BarDesigner Jonathan Tuckey reconfigures a stone-and-timber structure for contemporary living.
A Former Vegemite Warehouse in Sydney Is Transformed Into a Colorful Family HomeThis warehouse conversion by Ian Moore Architects also features an equine genetics laboratory and an enormous garage filled with...
Before & After: This Historic Midcentury With a Slinky Roofline Debuts at Modernism Week 2020Once destined for destruction, the Miles Bates House—better known as the Wave House for its curvy roof—will finally open to the...
A Dilapidated Workshop Becomes an Eclectic, Live/Work Haven for Artists Nick Cave and Bob FaustArtist couple Nick Cave and Bob Faust work with Carlo Parente Architecture to craft a creative space in a 1920s industrial...
See How Sliding-Glass Pavilions Transformed a Renovated Melbourne HomeB.E. Architecture unifies new and old in a Melbourne residence, honoring the existing structure while introducing flexible glass...
A Giant Ribbon of Wood Wraps This Mind-Bending Parisian ApartmentSculptural plywood walls weave new life into a 19th-century Parisian apartment while preserving its historic Haussmannien...
20 Bathrooms With Transformative TilesThe right tiles can transform any basic space into a breathtaking escape.
A Transformed Postman's Cottage in EnglandIn southwestern England, an architect transforms a former postman’s cottage on a sprawling estate into a home that radiates from...