Photo by Tom Bies

Delta Shelter, Mazama, Washington, 2002. Photo by Tim Bies/Olson Kundig Architects.

Delta Shelter, designed by Tom Kundig. Photo by Tim Bies, Olson Kundig Architects.

Montecito Residence - Tom Kundig / Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects

A Rolling Hut. Photo by Tim Bies, Olson Kundig Architects.

Inside a Rolling Hut by Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig Architects, a metal fireplace keeps the compact interior of the chalet cozy.

This small writer's retreat on San Juan Islands, Washington completely exposes the interior to the site’s impressive island views. Photo by: Tim Bies

The Fargo Theatre at night. Photo by: David Bowman

Architect Janna Levitt devised a creative emellishment for a residence in Canada. Photo by: Philip Cheung

Composed of primarily steel, this prefab home has sufficient outdoor space. Photo by: Daniel Hennessy

Cedar slats help this Ontario lake house float soundly atop still waters. Photo by: Raimund Koch

Homeowners Cecilia Tham and Yoel Karaso renovate their home in Barcelona, harmoniously overlapping elements of the old and the new. Photo by: Gunnar Knechtel

Raising the bed above floor level, architect Kyu Sung Woo converted this tiny studio into an open and comfortable home for Wonbo Woo. Photos by: Adam Friedberg

Architect Lorcan O’Herlihy created a remarkable residence for himself and his wife, Cornelia, just off Pacific Avenue in Venice, California. Photos by: Misha Gravenor

A closet is built into the bed frame in this London guesthouse. With hangers so close by, there's no excuse for not hanging up your clothes before bed. Photo by Ben Anders.

Homeowner Susanna prefers a motley set of dining chairs over a coordinated set; that way, guests can pick their favorite when they sit. Photo by: Petra Bindel

A Bay Area landscape designer works her yard like a jigsaw puzzle, packing a bevy of distinctive destinations into a steep and diminutive plot. Photo by: Morgan Rachel Levy Read the entire article here.

At night, car headlights sweep rapidly by, momentarily revealing the contours of the room.

The couple are avid readers; a hallway of shelving is now home to their ample book collection. “As we walk by, we catch a glimpse of something we haven’t read in 30 years… or never have read at all,” says Donna.

In the living and dining area of Jean Risom's Block Island family retreat, mostly vintage Risom furnishings share space with a few new additions, the view facing north is framed by the wall of glass. Photo by: Floto + Warner

London based photographer, Ed Reeve used dark cedar to achieve his lifelong goal: to build his own house on a perfect plot of land located in De Beauvoir Town. Photos by: Ed Reeve

A peek inside a Rolling Hut. Photo by Tim Bies.

Byron Mouton and girlfriend, Julie Charvat watch the world go by, New Orleans style.

In years gone by, the street was lined with Milkwood trees, some of which still remain. The angled bay window was specifically designed to frame two ancient Milkwoods, which were sadly removed by neighbours despite many objections. It does, however, remain a cosy, sun-filled nook with 180-degree views.

Looking north with the Village Lift passing by.

Bright blue kitchen cabinets reflect the blue of the sea close by.

Austin couple Anne Suttles and Sam Shah built a house to last their lifetime—and longer. Mixing new efficient systems with old upcycled materials in their home, they keep it weird while keeping it green. Here, Anne waters the bamboo muhly, palo verde, strawberry tree, and magic carpet thyme thriving in their yard. Photo by: Brent Humphreys

Modern interior , kitchen and living room designed bye Nathalie milazzo.

A dining set by Fermob, featuring Luxembourg chairs, makes alfresco meals easy.

The bathroom in Riley's Cove. Photo by Tim Bies, Olson Kundig Architects.

The home's exterior, composed of concrete and glass, welcomes guests with a traditional water fountain in the entryway. Photo by: Bill Timmerman

A promenade, playfully dubbed “the wharf,” offers a spot to catch morning rays. Photo by: Paul McCredie

Various groupings of succulents were planted to accent and obscure the home's relationship to its surrounding environment. Photo by: Daniel Hennessy

As grand as it ever was this renovated Eichler home in San Rafael, California, exudes warm light into the California hills. Photo by: Scott Hargis

One major directive was to “honor the tree,” referring to a particular 85-year-old cottonwood on the property. Photo by: Kirk Gittings

Landscape architect Tait Moring installed pavers around the structure’s perimeter and kept the tree cover intact. Photo by: Kimberly Davis