An Artful Lakefront Deck Invites Family Gatherings in MinneapolisPerfect for summer fetes, this spacious circular deck features striking inlay and a gently curved stair.
A Small Australian Cottage Becomes an Airy Gathering HubWhen a couple needed more space for their weekly family dinners, local architects transform their tiny abode into an entertaining...
A Seattle Couple Design a Home Around Indoor/Outdoor Gathering SpacesA designer duo add 1,200 square feet to their petite bungalow and create a private courtyard where the whole family can converge...
A Cramped ’90s Kitchen Becomes a Melbourne Family’s Favorite Gathering SpaceSarah Kahn Architect designs a soaring timber-clad kitchen and dining area at the rear of the home without encroaching on the...
Before & After: A Brooklyn Couple’s Dim, Sequestered Kitchen Becomes a Luminous Gathering SpaceAfter 20 years in their Fort Greene townhouse, the homeowners call on Behin Ha Design Studio and Suzumori Architecture to...
A Musty Attic is Transformed Into a Luminous LoftIn Seattle, an architect transforms a cramped space into a flexible family gathering spot.
Self-Regulating Technology Makes Managing This Compound a BreezeA Colorado retreat built for extended family gatherings makes the most of smart tech.
Q&A: Sumayya Vally on Her Unconventional Vision for the Serpentine PavilionThe South African designer builds a monument to London’s neighborhood gathering places.
20 Dream KitchensThe kitchen can often be the main gathering point of a home, so why not make it stand out?
A Gathering Spot and Emergency Resource for New York's Community GardensIn a community garden in the Bronx, a structure will serve as a shelter for recreation, and as a sustainable power source in an...
The Garage That’s as Fun as the Living RoomAfter a tree falls in Santa Monica, a garage is reborn as a 600-square-foot family gathering spot.
In Kosovo’s Capital, a Couple Craft a Haven that Welcomes Grand GatheringsAli Fraenkel and Mentor Dida revamp their Pristina apartment to host dozens of guests.
Modern Home in a California Resort TownA storied 1980 party house enters a mellower chapter of intimate gatherings filled with canapés, crooners, and cocktails.
You Can Buy Your Very Own Prefabricated Escape PodThis elliptical, rotating pod can be used as a garden studio, social gathering spot, resting place, or office.
An Outdoors-Loving Couple Build a Dreamy Retreat in a Pristine Pacific Northwest ForestAt Saltwater Farm, a rural retreat on San Juan Island, five cabins surround a home that serves as a communal gathering point.
This Exquisite Extension With a Zigzag Roof Was Made Possible by Neighborly CollaborationIn London, architect Julia Hamson transforms the dark, cramped kitchen of her Victorian terrace house into a flexible gathering...
A Transparent Library Gleams at the Center of a Chinese Mountain VillageRaised on stilts to create a sheltered gathering space, Mountain House in Mist is a public library in China’s Zhejiang Province.
A Stoic Structure in Oaxaca Gives Way to a Couple’s Convivial HomeDesigned for gatherings, Nuestro Sueño features living spaces that flow one into the next, all surrounding a central open-air...
A Victorian Terrace House in London Gets a Bright, Brutalist-Inspired Rear AdditionA careful renovation by DGN Studio results in a light-filled kitchen, dining area, and gathering space that celebrates the...
A Sleek Addition Lets a Melbourne Home and Garden Freely MergeZen Architects replace a poor-quality extension from the '80s with one that celebrates natural materials and outdoor connection.
A Luminous Five-Bedroom With Scandinavian Vibes Asks $3.6M in Berkeley, CAThe custom-designed Wave House boasts floor-to-ceiling windows which frame sweeping bay views.
A Sumptuous Home in a Converted Neoclassical Church Lists for Just Under $6M in San FranciscoOne of four units in The Light House across from Dolores Park, the residence boasts 30-foot ceilings.
An Incredible Brazilian Home That Celebrates Art, Travel, and NatureIn Franca, Brazil, mf+arquitetos designs a unique residence for their art-loving client in just five months.
A Palm Springs Net-Zero Prefab Flaunts an Elegant, Airy KitchenVoluminous, versatile, and incredibly chic—the kitchen in the Axiom Desert House has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a...
A Lavish Lakeside Estate Seeks $16.5M in Windermere, FLSet on a four-acre waterfront lot, the 12-bedroom home spreads across a whopping 31,000 square feet.
A Grand Seaside Estate Hits the Market at $2.2M in South AfricaSpanning over 21,000 square feet, the property soaks up sweeping seaside vistas with floor-to-ceiling windows.
A Modern Abode With a Resort-Like Backyard Seeks $3.4M in Dallas, TXDesigned for entertaining, the five-bedroom home spreads across nearly 6,000 square feet, offering an easy indoor/outdoor flow.
A Narrow Courtyard Joins a Unique Two-Family Home in SaigonA city home honors the local culture with communal outdoor space and reclaimed materials.
In a World Tour of Midcentury Moderns, This Book Is the Final Stop“Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Houses” globe-trots from continent to continent, gathering the era’s definitive homes into one...
An Airy, Custom-Designed Contemporary Hits the Market at $4.6M in Santa Fe, NMKnown as the Sky House, the breezy abode captures riveting views of Jemez, Santa Fe city lights, and the Badlands.
A Santa Monica Midcentury by a Late Actor Turned Architect Lists for $3.15 MillionOnce home to local architect William Wallace Reid and his wife, Paula, the 1953 residence is a fusion of wood, glass, and...
A Couple Builds Their Dream Retreat in the Hudson ValleyLong before a 3,500-square-foot home stood on this secluded 12-acre site, this land was just a favorite campsite for two New...
A 1968 Home in British Columbia Hits the Market After a Studs-Out Remodel by the Current OwnersListed for $2.7M CAD, the revived family residence includes multiple outdoor gathering spaces and an in-law suite on the lower...
A Waterfront Craftsman-Style Abode in the Bay Area Asks $5.3MSet just steps from the Larkspur Marina, the classic four-bedroom also boasts a perfectly framed view of Mt. Tamalpais.
A Luminous Lisbon Apartment With a Secret Garden Lists for €1.6MThe airy dwelling is centered around a sun-kissed courtyard complete with tall trees and walls of glass.
A Posh, Glass and Marble Penthouse Lists for $2.4M in Lexington, KYDesigned for entertaining, the chic one-bedroom sports a snazzy monochromatic palette, complete with modern amenities and skyline...