This $53K Kitchen Renovation Is the Anti-HGTV Aesthetic
Vibrant colors and textures keep this small space in New York City feeling lively and inviting.
This Eco-Friendly Shipping Container Is the Ultimate Nomadic Dwelling
Transforming ubiquitous corrugated boxes into sleek pop-up homes, shops, and shelters, Cocoon Modules is redefining what a...
The X2700: Shuttle’s Smallest Mini PC Yet
Notebooks may be grabbing all the headlines, but the industry’s concurrent obsession with diminutive desktop PCs continues...
This Low-Slung Australian Home Lets the Flora Take Center Stage
Moat’s Corner pays homage to its setting on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula with plants that were cultivated for 70 years.
This Recently Renovated 1960s Residence Outside Chicago Just Hit the Market at $1.7M
The 7,617-square-foot home in Barrington Hills, Illinois, sits on a 5.3-acre lot complete with a large pool and kidney...
A Cheery Craftsman Duplex in L.A. With Adjacent Studio Space Asks $1.25M
True to the Craftsman archetype, the 1920s house offers a charming front porch and an interior full of well-maintained wood...
A Renovated Usonian Gem Shows Off Modern Organic Architecture
Originally built in 1952, the Masson House gets an addition and renovation that honors Frank Lloyd Wright's intent and vision.
Case Study Designer Craig Ellwood’s Landmarked Courtyard Apartments List for $2.85M
The building was originally designed in the ’50s as four interlocking flats for celebrity TV host Roy Maypole.
This Hamptons Getaway Blends Seamlessly Into a Lush Landscape
Cedar, reclaimed ipe, and Corten steel combine in a multigenerational home designed to gracefully age in place.
Two Copper Towers Form a Tiny Retreat in Australia
Panels raise to open the off-grid cabin to the landscape, providing shaded views over the rolling hills.
This Prefab Backyard Pavilion Mimics a Dragonfly's Wings
Prefabricated architecture can get a bad rap for being boring and boxy—not so for this sculptural backyard pavilion.
A Screened Porch Slices Through a Design Duo’s New England Cottage
A New England cottage makes the most of short summers with an innovative indoor/outdoor space.
A Hidden Mezzanine Keeps This Narrow SoHo Loft Looking Crisp
The undulating walls of this light-filled loft reference the building’s past life as a silk warehouse.
The Site Shack Is a Tiny Prefab Cabin That Sets Up Anywhere in a Snap
At under 100 square feet, the 8' x 12' Site Shack includes just the essentials: a wood-burning stove, a desk, and storage.
A Soulful Home in China Highlights the Owner’s Vintage Furniture Collection
For his longtime friend, designer Bob Chen creates a tranquil residence wherein every piece tells a story.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Constructs a Plywood Hideaway for Her Family for $538K
This woodsy retreat’s island site in British Columbia meant working with mostly local builders and materials.
Top 5 Energy-Efficient Homes of the Week
These designers are leading the charge toward a greener, more-environmentally friendly future.
These 15 Modern Fences Bring a Whole New Meaning to Curb Appeal
From a modern take on the traditional white picket fence to a free-form sculptural divider, these 15 unique fences might just...
66 Outstanding Fireplace Designs for Your Modern Home
Customize your fireplace or mantel with these modern designs that combine style and utility.
A Pivoting Wall Makes This Tiny Studio Fit For Any Occasion
Movable modular parts make this renovated, 400-square-foot Manhattan apartment a flexible feat.
The 10 Teeniest Tiny Homes of 2023
Ranging from 143 to 270 square feet per person, these compact dwellings stretch the limits of small-space living.
Before & After: A Super-Skinny Row House in Brooklyn Gets an Airy, Loftlike Makeover
A brilliant blue core runs through all four floors of art consultant Priscilla Caldwell’s reworked townhouse in Cobble Hill.
A State-by-State Guide to Housing Measures on the 2020 Ballot
These initiatives on state ballots will decide questions about rent control, property tax, and urban development.
Q&A: Neri Oxman’s Radical Vision for the Future of the Built Environment
With her latest exhibition at SFMOMA, the MIT professor, artist, and architect sends a dire (but hopeful) message: In order to...
Two Cedar-Clad Structures Form a Unique Montauk Retreat
Inspired by the natural setting, local architects create one weekend retreat by designing two dwellings that will beautifully...
Budget Breakdown: $91K and Vintage Flair Revive a Flat in One of Paris’s Coolest Buildings
A small apartment renovation in Orgues de Flandre—a brutalist ’70s development built as social housing—includes a kitchen-focused...
These Tiny “See-Through” Cabins Are Made of Charred, Waxed, and Recycled Wood
Konga’s $53K prefabs put nature first with non-toxic finishes and large windows that capture the setting wherever you set them.
A Midcentury Gem Dubbed the “House of Balconies” Lists for the First Time in 60 Years
Designed by Robert Klemmedson, the $2.78M East Bay home comes with vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, and decks for days.
This $4.3M Cedar-Clad Oregon Home Is Ready for Summer
Take a walk in the woods, hop in the pool, or drive 10 minutes to town—this Bend residence offers the best of all worlds.
This $1.4M Midcentury Near New York City Radiates Strong “Mad Men” Vibes
Built atop a boulder and surrounded by forest, the 1960s home would do Don Draper proud.
Buffalo Releases Pocketable Mini Shinobi External Drive
Buffalo’s new MiniStation Shinobi is touted as the world’s thinnest external hard drive, and at 5mm thick (about the size of a...
The Producer of “Dirty Dancing” Is Selling His Midcentury-Inspired Home
Located an hour from Manhattan, the Ogawa & Depardon–designed house spans 8,000 square feet and comes with an array of smart-tech...
The People Obsessed With Using Obsolete, Y2K Technology—as Decor
From Zoomers who never used it, to Millennials who miss it, early aughts tech has captured the aesthetic eye of those yearning...
What the Font?
Ever ask yourself, "Is that Arial or Helvetica?" (Or for type snobs, "Is that Helvetica or Helvetica Neue?") Then WhatTheFont may...
Kodak Opts for OLED in New Digital Picture Frames
It's strange. I've never actually met someone who owns a digital picture frame.
Budget Breakdown: She Turned a Joshua Tree Shack Into a Homestead for the Long Haul With $456K
A 1954 one-room cabin gave designer Veronica Koltuniak access to the deep desert.

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