European Homes

Like a sunflower, this experimental net-zero house follows the sun to generate all the energy it needs.

A new basement level and three bright, cedar-lined courtyards turn a shed into a sun-drenched home.

With four wings that branch out for distinct views, this pine-clad cabin north of Oslo offers privacy for family members despite the small space.

Stinessen Arkitektur designs a compound of clustered cabins that provides opportunities for family members to relax together or apart.

Concealed by historic buildings in the center of Ghent, this light-filled hideaway sits in the backyard of an existing house.

A local architect intertwines an unexpected twist to the design of this summer home in Sweden.

Formerly a schoolhouse property, this rundown London warehouse breathes new life as a modern two-bedroom abode after a complex revamp.

Overlooking views of a picturesque Austrian village, this modern home is built of wood entirely sourced from the homeowner’s forest.

A concave ceiling is craned onto a rear extension in Belgium.

Built on the site of a former garage in Islington, an artist and designer's new home cleverly captures light and greenery.

Made up of three modernized kodas, this wood-clad cottage features bright, minimalist interiors.

This square, wood-clad residence on the outskirts of Genk is arranged around a serene courtyard that bathes the interiors with light.

A design team builds a minimalist abode with curving interior walls on the site of 17th-century ruins in Scotland, creating layers of history and place.

For one family's mountain getaway, the architects chose a distinct construction method, window pattern, and roof cladding for each of the four sections.

Midcentury modern lines harmonize with earthy Scandinavian colors in this 1967 Norwegian rental designed by acclaimed architect Ulrik Hellum.

After a complete renovation, a drab 700-square-foot apartment is now a bright and vibrant home.

A former workshop in the Dutch city of Den Bosch is converted into a hip, Manhattan-inspired loft.

After suffering a devastating fire, the chic chateau—now home to a family of three—undergoes a transformational restoration.

Located in the serene Snarøya peninsula of Norway, an old modular prefab receives news life, thanks to a stunning renovation.

With La Fábrica, architect Ricardo Bofill reimagines a ruin from Barcelona’s industrial age.

Residents of a building confined within a dense Copenhagen neighborhood finally get the outdoor space they desire—in an unlikely place.

On the island of San Miguel in Portugal's Azores archipelago, a vibrant home wraps around a massive linden tree.

Stealth storage and a color palette borrowed from nature lets this Australian houseboat live larger than its 495 square feet.

A transparent hillside abode outside Porto swerves around existing trees and takes advantage of the lush canopy for privacy.

Inspired by the region's maritime roots, this 377-square-foot unit hides the bedroom behind a crafty plywood storage system.

Acclaimed London practice Buckley Gray Yeoman converted this spacious, Victorian barn and cart shed for rustic-modern living.

Built in 1912, an old school in Rotterdam, South Holland, is reincarnated as six light-filled apartments.

A summer home on the island of Vlieland in the Northern Netherlands takes the shape of a stormproof tent by De Waard, an iconic Dutch brand.

The former Baptist church is now an airy, riverside home that spans the old chapel and meeting house.

Batiik Studio fashions a minimalist black box that integrates the bedroom, bathroom, and storage to save space in this small Parisian flat.