Designed by Sydney-based practice Akin Atelier, this Bondi Beach abode is comprised of two volumes connected by a central courtyard that draws in natural light. The orientation of the 2,010-square-foot home allows for a playful rhythm of light, shadow, and air that gives it its atmospheric name, Cloud House.

010-020 returned this year to Ventura Lambrate to present work by up-and-coming designers like Studio WM, Lex Pott, Earnest Studio, and Mae Engelgeer.

After: A peek inside the beautifully restored, modernized abode.

A mattress bed sits atop the seven steps in Michael Pozner’s just-under-500-square-foot abode in Greenwich Village.

The mountain abode is nestled on a quiet street a mere 10 minutes from the slopes, and it shares its lot with a gathering of large trees. The house also comfortably accommodates up to 10 people, so it's perfect for hosting friends and their families.

Tom Givone's current weekend abode, nicknamed the Floating Farmhouse, is—so far—his capstone project, a synthesis of personal taste, material experimentation, and historically sensitive restoration: a living laboratory for how to bring the vernacular past into the present.

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The owners of this updated Tudor-style abode in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock, Amanda and William Hunter, are the design duo behind the William Hunter Collective, which rehabs homes. Handmade tile, soapstone counters, walnut wood, and steel make up the artfully styled kitchen.

The façade of the original semi-detached bungalow is untouched, suggesting a run-of-the-mill suburban abode.

Besides transforming this Venice Beach abode into a work of art, the perforated skin of this Kevin Daly Architects designed house also enhances privacy, provides shade and helps support the balconies that extend from the master bedrooms in the main house.

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Designed for off-grid functionality out of necessity, the self-sufficient bach that Herbst Architects designed for their friend is a stellar getaway on New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island. Clad in cedar, the modestly sized abode embraces outdoor living and views of the Pacific Ocean.

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The summer abode by night.

A look at the Maui abode.

John Issa of Perimeter Architects oversaw the creation of the rope room in this Wicker Park abode, which belongs to client Brian Littleton—a bachelor with a young niece and nephew. "It posed tons of challenges," he recalls. "Designing with a material that has slack is more math than I care to tackle."

Friederike Weid's Scandinavian-style abode.

The atrium filters natural light into the rest of the abode.

Brick stairs lead to the entrance of the midcentury abode.

The kitchen and dining room is housed on the first floor of Bofill's abode.

French doors form the entrance to this mini abode.

Theodora's Berlin abode has all the artsy feels.

Located in Aarhus, Denmark, Villa R is a minimalist, serene structure clad in zinc panels. "The objective was to create a house that brings the forest inside through large glass panels—and create an ever-changing seasonal backdrop for the interior living spaces," stated the architecture firm, C.F. Møller, of the 3,200-square-foot abode.

The spare yet cozy heart of the abode includes the kitchen, a stove, and a prominent dining table.

For over a decade, Joel and Meelena Turkel of Turkel Design have been “continually evolving the notion of what a home should be—maximizing flexibility and energy efficiency using engineered materials in thoughtfully designed, sustainably conceived living environments.” Here is a look inside their latest project, the Axiom Desert House, which will soon be their own family abode.

The oasis-like abode stands out amongst the neighboring buildings.

A dated midcentury dwelling in Santa Barbara is transformed into a bright, airy abode—perfectly suited for contemporary living.

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, with project manager and lead designer Emily Kudsen Leland at the helm, remade a Portland abode with a crisp paint palette: Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron for the cladding and Venetian Gold for the front door. The home was originally designed by Saul Zaik in Southwest Portland, complete with a wood-clad exterior, in 1956. As part of the renovation, landscape design was completed by Lilyvilla Gardens.

Upon entering the abode, a sculptural, folded-plate staircase immediately catches the eye.

An architect and construction engineer couple build a sustainable, 624-square-foot abode for $221,580 in their Southeast Portland backyard.

White walls and a partial double-height ceiling help lend a sense of spaciousness to the abode.

These pretty, mini abodes and their inspiring owners make tiny home living more tempting than ever.

A simple poster with bold colors adds to the industrial character of this Paris abode. Photo by Céline Clanet.

Filled with natural light and air-purifying plants, the two-bedroom abode boasts clean and contemporary character.

Heritage architecture can be found all throughout the abode, including the built-in bookshelves winding up the main staircase.

Designed by local architect Pedro Domingos, this four-bedroom abode in Portugal opens up with whitewashed concrete walls and geometric forms. Integrated amongst hundreds of olive, almond, and cork trees on a site that once held ancient ruins, the space opens up to the landscape with an array of patios, rooftop terraces, and large central courtyard with swimming pool. The midcentury fireplace seen here was designed in 1965 by Spanish architects Alfonso Mila and Federico Correa.