Thanks to some smart design and sound engineering, this small coastal house handles the waves.

A thoughtful renovation by Andrea McLean Studio gives new life to a dilapidated house in White Rock, British Columbia.

We spoke with curatorial director Aric Chen about why he wants the major design fair to be more than just a marketplace.

San Francisco-based designer Adrien Segal has taken data visualization to new heights with her tidal datum table, a...

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The founder of the Living Building Challenge and his family join hands to restore a quirky off-grid outpost.

Tidal Arc House by Woods Bagot mirrors the undulations of the tide and landscape with its arched concrete form.

Feldman Architecture opens up a dark and cramped seaside house with big windows and a healthy dose of wood.

Set on eight-foot stilts, this highly insulated island home provides a Buenos Aires couple with an off-grid escape.

For all the joys of beachfront living, it’s not without its risks.

Appearing like a prism at water’s edge, the secluded retreat was designed and built by architect Vincent C. Amore in 1971 to...

We dive into the fascinating history behind Cape Romano's peculiar, igloo-like structures, which have been a treasured fixture to...

Perched on a rocky bluff, a three-module home in the San Juan islands emphasizes energy-efficient design and indoor/outdoor...

Hidden between the sea and the sand, the UCCA Dune Art Museum is a sanctuary for nature and art.

In Central America, Spanish colonial architecture prevails.

Eye-catching patterns, colors, and handcraft in the brand’s latest soft goods will dress up your windows.

Whether it’s buttery yellow, powder blue, or mint green, these soft-hued kitchens are anything but timid.

A series of elemental cabins perch right on the water in the Chiloé Archipelago.

In Santa Monica, California, where pools are plenty but not always eye-pleasing, Padraic Cassidy lifted one 30 inches off the...

It’s impossible to ignore nature in Big Sur.

Incorporating concrete, glass wood, and steel, a house in Malibu stands up to its challenging site.

Combining creative nous with careful planning, architect Mark Lawton builds a net-zero home inspired by the typology of a...

Off the coast of British Columbia—on a site accessible only by boat—a family of Vancouver urbanites commissioned a sustainable...

On an oceanfront site, Levesque & Derrick Architects creates a serene, ship-like residence for a couple riding the wave of...

Omelette you finish, but these are the best egg-shaped buildings of all time.

Seeking a respite from the city, a Portland couple create a beachfront getaway on Oregon’s rugged coast.

Bouffard & Bowick draw inspiration from traditional boatbuilders to create a set of rentable retreats in the coastal town of...

The creative force behind Faraday Future’s otherworldly automotive designs takes on a new medium—his own residence.

Whether you’re into ultra-minimalist clean lines or all about bold, boho flair, these interior designers are bound to trigger a...

A home on Cape Ann’s rocky shore becomes a refuge that offers resilience in the face of an unpredictable future.

Inspired by Norway’s traditional boathouses, Swedish architect Erik Kolman Janouch plants a cottage into Vega Island’s barren...

No nautical nonsense here. How Walter Gropius built the Hagerty House, his first commission in the United States.

In the tiny community of Cape Meares, a DIY couple turn an unassuming shingled house into a maritime-inspired getaway.

They seemed like a novelty in the nineties, but restored motels have gone from kitsch to cutting-edge, and play a key role in the...

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago. Here’s what it achieved, and where it still falls short.

Architect Colleen Healey creates a colorful and spacious home for a design-savvy family who like to host.