A Former Garage, Now a Light-Filled Residence, Lists for $625K in Philadelphia
A striking example of adaptive reuse, the three-bedroom home designed by local firm C2 Architecture comes with 15-foot-tall...
A Stylish Hostel in a Historic Czech Fortress Starts at $16 a Night
Located in a horseshoe-shaped fortress from the 17th century, the Long Story Short Hostel offers modern accommodations in a...
Plastic Windows, Plywood, and Pluck Bring Together This $56K DIY Cabin in the Czech Republic
The owners, a pair of architects, used the “least expensive materials possible” to build a rough-and-ready retreat near the...
A Streamlined Home in Chile Straddles the Line Between Desert and Ocean
A captivating book that captures the best of desert living highlights 56.02’s B8 House, which features glass-cube bedrooms that...
Balthazar Korab: Architect of Photography
A 2012 biography highlights the rich, black-and-white photography of Balthazar Korab, whose sharp imagery helped give a face to...
A Pristine Bauhaus Villa by a Student of Mies van der Rohe Asks €1.6M
Designed by architect Jan Lippert, the midcentury bungalow in Germany is a cultural monument.
A Belgian Architect’s Courtyard House Offers Work/Life Balance
This square, wood-clad residence on the outskirts of Genk is arranged around a serene courtyard that bathes the interiors with...
13 Spiraling Platforms Increase Space and Connection in This One-Room Home
In Osaka, Japan, a family’s request for closeness is answered with this unique design of stacked, open zones.
The Artful Dodger
In 50 years, more than 176 million fans have entered the turnstiles at Dodger Stadium, the midcentury-modern ballpark nestled in...
Budget Breakdown: A Seattle Architect Crafts a Hardworking Shed for Just Over $2,200
A humble composition of two-by-fours, plywood, and polycarbonate, the Uphill Utilitarian is a flexible storage space and studio.
Inspecting Gadgets
These days, a growing number of gizmos contain both a cell phone and a PDA.
7 Incredible Rentals Under $100 For a Last-Minute Getaway
Searching for an idyllic weekend escape? Look no further than these affordable cabins, hostels, and apartments that all start at...
10 Shipping Container Homes You Can Buy Right Now
Shipping containers make sturdy shells for these ready-to-buy, prefabricated homes.
66 Outstanding Fireplace Designs for Your Modern Home
Customize your fireplace or mantel with these modern designs that combine style and utility.
Budget Breakdown: This Ethereal Glass House in the Brazilian Forest Was Built for $187K
Built for a scholar, Casa Biblioteca is a sanctuary for reading, stargazing, and enjoying a cigar or two.
Budget Breakdown: A Climbing Couple Turn a Delivery Van Into an Adventure Mobile for $8.5K
Charlie Low and Dale Comley spend a year converting a sunny, yellow Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for an epic rock climbing trip.
One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Original Apprentices Designed This $1M Home North of NYC
Edgar Tafel worked on Fallingwater before he devised the 1949 Bookstaber House, which just hit the market for the second time.
$1.85M Will Land You the Tallest Home in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Set on a landscaped 1.56-acre lot, the 9,400-square-foot house dates back to 1886.
An Earthship Just Landed on the Market in Taos for $290K
The funky New Mexico home is powered by the sun and embedded in the land with curvaceous walls and lots of gardening space—inside...
How They Pulled It Off: Preserving a Home Made From Reclaimed Greenhouse Windows
In Indiana, builder Loren Wood updates a special detail in a family's home, making it weatherproof and watertight for years to...
ODIN Candles
Though your average scented candle has all the subtlety of a marching band, when Valentine's Day hits one does occasionally want...
In the Catskills, a Contemporary Cabin Clad in Black Metal Seeks $895K
Dubbed Mossy Hill, the two-bedroom home sits on five wooded acres and comes with a detached studio and outdoor kitchen.
Marcel Breuer’s Grieco House Lists for $1.5M in Andover, Massachusetts
Live like it’s 1955 in this immaculately preserved home by the Bauhaus-trained architect.
This $1.3M Denver Midcentury Was Meticulously Restored to Its 1960s Splendor
The revitalized residence has period-appropriate cabinetry, colors, and cork floors, and it’s located in a landmark community...
Near Seattle, a Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Midcentury Home Seeks $1M
The 1965 dwelling just hit the market for the first time—and it comes with a forested four-acre lot and unobstructed views of...
Schoolhouse Electric Founder Brian Faherty Lists His Oregon Beach House for $1.2M
Designed by architect Paul McKean, the 2014 home gets high marks for its elevated stance and outstanding ocean views.
If You Love Tile, Grab This $1.6M L.A Bungalow Inspired by Oaxaca
Set in Highland Park, the 1920s Spanish-style home pairs smooth plastered walls with Saltillo, Talavera, and zellige finishes.
This $5M Sonoma Home Has Walls of Glass and Views for Days
Built using the prefabricated Blue Sky and IT House systems, the residence comes with a guesthouse, a sparkling lap pool, and 10...
Can the Los Angeles River Start a New Chapter?
An ambitious, year-long civic engagement project wants Angelenos to play along their waterway.
Millennials Are Coming for the Tiny Collectible Christmas Village
There’s a thriving collector scene for these towns—which come in increasingly modern themes—and reason to believe younger...
An Airy Santa Rosa Home With Stunning Panoramas Asks $2.7M
Take in daily sunset views over the lake and golf course.
Take a Rare Look Inside an Ahead-of-Its-Time Home by Italian Architect Umberto Riva
Maria Bottero has lived in an avant-garde Milan apartment designed by her former husband since 1969.
William Krisel on Architecture
William Krisel knows architecture. The 84-year old architect has been licensed for a remarkable 59 years.
The Everyday Carry of an Architect: Jeff Shelton
“You never know when an idea may creep out of your head, and you need to be ready to record it.” - Jeff Shelton
This 506-Square-Foot Apartment Lives Large With Cheery Yellow Interiors and an Outdoor Soaking Tub
Gon Architects went big with the better things in life in the remaking of their client’s compact Madrid residence.
This Stunning Alys Beach Home for Sale Could Easily Be Mistaken for Mykonos
This welcoming courtyard home features warm, neutral hues and a dramatic arch for $8.4M.

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