The Japanese architect—and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize—is working with Muji on a new endeavor: using furniture as a module...

Responding to the displacement caused by Typhoon Haiyan, the Pritzker Prize winner designed a series of quick-to-assemble prefab...

2014 Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban’s body of work is a showcase of spatial and material innovation.

Boldly declaring “One Chair Is Enough,” Artek, the Finnish company founded in part by legendary architect Alvar Aalto, today...

The beautiful charred look of shou sugi ban—or more accurately, yakisugi—gives these homes from around the world a striking...

Bigger isn’t always better—this lakeside cottage has a low-lying form that disappears into the surrounding landscape.

Architect Elizabeth Herrmann designs a modern farmhouse for a family looking to flee steamy summers in Texas and connect with...

A Chicago-based firm known for preserving cultural landmarks builds a refined weekend home on Lake Michigan’s southern shore.

A simple floor plan emphasizes the rugged materiality of this elongated, cabin-style home in Valle de Bravo.

The ancient Japanese technique of shou sugi ban was traditionally used to protect wood by charring it and leaving behind a thick...

The light box also features well-placed windows that keep temperatures in check and views unobstructed.

ESCAPE One is a road-ready tiny home with 276 square feet of adaptable space.

The Japanese technique of preserving and antiquing wood makes for a bold finish—especially against the palette of the great...