The Brownstone Baked to PerfectionA family enlists Brooklyn design-build firm MADE to renovate a brownstone using surplus and salvaged materials for a...
The Soothing Sounds of Nature Fill Up This Island PrefabA family’s remote island retreat becomes a more permanent home base, thanks to the efficiency of building modular.
Uncle Knows BestA niece seeks out her uncle to design a home for her family in Ecuador.
A Comfortable Patio with a Sharp DesignIn coastal Norway, a guesthouse serves as a sculptural refuge.
Two Cool Surfers Design Some Serious FurnitureCombining clean lines with traditional craftsmanship, this pair creates a demand for South African design.
A Prefab Shed that Provides Refuge for Work and PlayWhen Marco V. Morelli’s home office became his daughter’s bedroom, he found an ideal workspace in an unexpected place—his...
An Architectural Mishmash in Montreal Becomes a Long-Term Family HomeA couple turns a cramped Montreal quadruplex into a spacious and flexible family home on the very street where one of them grew...
Cutting-Edge Dorms Embrace The Landscape with No Need for Elevators or Interior StairsA pair of innovative dorm buildings push boundaries without showing off or upstaging their setting.
Energy Storage Expert Jim Kelly Brings Renewables to RailroadsJim Kelly first began pondering the possibilities and limitations of renewables as a senior vice president of transmission and...
5 Energy Storage Solutions That Will Make Renewables a Viable Alternative to Fossil FuelsGrid-scale storage may be revolutionizing the market for clean energy.
A Vision of the 'Apartment of the Future' From PolandNArchitekTURA creates a versatile and open live-work space.
A Modern Live-Work Studio in Rhode IslandA creative couple find space in their side yard for a versatile outbuilding.
Montreal Firm Receives Emerging Architectural Practice AwardKANVA's innovative approach earns it a prestigious Canadian architectural honor.
Design Classic: Alvar Aalto’s Artek StoolsMore than 80 years after their introduction, Alvar Aalto's stools for Artek retain their currency and remain perennial favorites.
Handcrafted Modern Furniture from IsraelAlon Dodo's handmade furniture celebrates "the perfection of imperfection."
With Input from Alessi, Students Put a Modern Spin on the Standing DeskDesign students from the University of Pennsylvania traveled to Italy in January to present their winning prototype, Kabu, to...
Near Montreal, a 1950s House Gets a Modern MakeoverA clever design team recasts a cramped home as an open, contemporary residence.
A Plugged-In Home Rises in PragueA family villa takes advantage of the latest in smart-home technology.
In China, a Library Doubles as an Earthquake MemorialIn Yunnan Province, a library and community center is a cornerstone of a rebuilding effort.
A Modern Lakeside Boathouse in OntarioA Toronto firm crafts a serene waterfront structure for a family in Georgian Bay.
A Ranch-Style House in California Gets a Contemporary MakeoverIn Cardiff by the Sea, a client's love of yoga shines through in her redesigned home.
An LED Light Display Takes Over an Avenue in Quebec CityLampshades by Lightemotion lend a cozy feel to the streetscape while celebrating Quebec's artistic heritage.
A Transformative Attic Renovation in MontrealRemoving a sloping ceiling adds five feet of headroom to this brightened live-work space.
Near Montreal, a House Connects With Its SurroundingsIn Boucherville, Quebec, Blouin Tardif Architecture-Environnement designs a single-family house that opens onto a veranda.
New Olson Kundig-Designed Wing Opens at Tacoma Art MuseumThe Haub Family Galleries nod to Tacoma's industrial past.
Exhibit Examines Legacy of Functionalist Architecture in PraguePrague Functionalism: Tradition and Contemporary Echoes opens at New York's Center for Architecture on February 12.
Exhibit Showcases 10 Years of the Bjarke Ingels Group's ArchitectureAt Washington's National Building Museum, models and multimedia tell the story of the trendsetting Danish firm.
An Efficient Live-Work Space in MontrealA husband-wife architectural duo transform a former tire shop into a versatile home-office.
Finnish Embassy in Washington Receives Platinum LEED CertificationThe building, completed in 1994, is upgraded from gold status.
A Modern Trailer is an Experiment in Small-Space LivingIn Canada's Yukon Territory, a college instructor builds a lightweight, efficient 97-square-foot mobile dwelling.
Snøhetta Chosen to Design Le Monde's Headquarters in ParisThe "evolution of media" and the relationship with the reader are themes.
Rojkind Arquitectos is Transforming Mexico City, One Whimsical Building at a TimeA firm with a daring sense of creativity puts its stamp on Mexico City.
Postcard Set Tells the Story of Modern Architecture from A to ZWith Archibet, Federico Babina playfully recreates signature works in the shape of letters corresponding to their creators.
A Modern Patisserie in MontrealAtelier Moderno and Anne Sophie Goneau collaborate on an elegant backdrop for the A La Folie's delectable creations.
BetaBox: A Mobile Prototyping Lab in a Shipping ContainerA group of young entrepreneurs turn a shipping container into a mobile incubator for innovation.
No Assembly Required: A Minimalist, Solid-Wood Folding TableGreycork, a new company based in Boston, promises a no-fuss spin on Internet furniture sales.