This Shingle-Clad Cabin in Norway Came to Life With Flooring Offcuts
Kolman Boye Architects created the gable retreat’s facade using scraps from Dinesen planks.
A Butterfly Roof Tops an “Upside-Down” House Built for Aging in Place
Mole Architects fleshed out a prefab timber frame with passive house design principles and placed living areas on the second...
A Big Green Box Adds Flair and Function to an Open-Plan Berlin Apartment
Ester Bruzkus Architekten didn’t want to divide the luminous space with walls, so they placed a wood core with a kitchen,...
A Mother-and-Child Set of Cabins Form a Single Catskills Ski Retreat
To avoid building one overbearing mass in the landscape, Elizabeth Roberts Architects instead designed two gable structures that...
Pistachio Cabinets, Chunky Terrazzo, and Red Marble Amp Up a 1960s Apartment
The Brunswick, Australia, flat’s opened-up floor plan is now packed with bold personality.
Timber Additions Turn a Panadería Into a Private Residence in Spain
Auba Studio baked in a wood eave at the rear and a central core that creates “rooms” and ample storage.
This Pink-Hued Concrete Home in Mexico Exudes a Strong, Quiet Energy
Plein air passages and an interior corridor connect the house's four monolithic volumes.
A Crisp White One-Bed Addition Is Parked Atop a Two-Car Garage in Tasmania
The elevated indoor/outdoor suite features a patio enclosed with vertical slatting that provides mountain views and privacy from...
This Live/Work Residence in Cornwall Has the Best Views—and Likely the Attention of the Neighbors
Of Architecture’s warehouse-like insertion into a gable street in Newquay is meant as “a refinement of British seaside...
This Black-Timber-and-Brick Home in Suburban Australia Looks Like It’s in Stealth Mode
The single-level residence’s low-slung carport and landscaping guard the entrance, while a central courtyard provides ultimate...
An Artful Home at the Heart of Barcelona’s Creative Scene Doubles as a Gallery Space
Previously a warehouse, its white interiors make art pop while a central wood core conceals domestic functions and delineates...
A Mix of Storage Solutions Steals the Show at This Renovated London Flat
Wall-height Douglas fir shelving in the living area serves as a display case while Ikea cabinets with blue fronts from Reform...
This Wood, Glass, and Metal Cabin Hovers Above the Forest Floor in Chile
Hebra Arquitectos elevates a remote retreat on columns to minimize its impact on the surrounding landscape.
A Black Steel Stair Anchors the Addition of This Raw Concrete Home in Melbourne
The residence’s masonry is exposed at the interior seam where it meets a new double-height volume with timber slatting.
A Majestic Chestnut Tree Appears to Bloom Out of This Cabin’s Butterfly Roof
Architect João Mendes Ribeiro let the tree inform the courtyard plan and slanted rooflines that follow its branches upward.
A Stilted Home in Japan Hedges Against the Threat of Floods
Should a nearby lake overflow, the home’s ground-level living area is wrapped in a concrete foundation while the second floor—a...
A Ground-Up Bungalow in Venice Beach Channels the Spirit of California Modernism
Los Angeles firm Design, Bitches paired a neighborhood-appropriate gable roof with vertical cladding, open living areas, and a...
A Stand of Pines Directed the U-Shaped Plan of This Family Home in Portugal
Atelier Data designed five boxes connected by hallways that weave through the trees and around a naturalized swimming pool.
Parquet Brick Floors Are the Best Part of This Revived 1800s Scottish Farmhouse
Repeating aluminum gables provide rhythm, and thoughtfully placed windows capture 360-degree views, but the interior’s generous...
A Bright Yellow Steel Home in Barcelona Breaks With Its Brick Neighbors
Adjacent buildings provided enough privacy for architecture firm March to incorporate lots of glass into the front and rear...
Big Windows and White Interiors Punch Up a Gloomy ’60s California Beach House
Fuse Architects shed the home’s dark shingles—including ones inside—and covered its ocean-facing facade with glazing that frames...
A Dilapidated 1800s Farmhouse Is Revived With a New Thatched Roof and a More Open Plan
The design team also inserted windows into its original brick facade and attached a glass-wrapped extension that leads to a...
Supple Lines and Lush Outdoor Areas Revive an Apartment in a Madrid Landmark
At Torres Blancas, Studio Noju imagines a sinuous renovation that reclaims green space in honor of the famous building’s original...
These Remote Cabins “Float” Above a Fjord in Norway—and You Can Stay in Them
Snøhetta’s The Bolder comprises four geometric cabins hewn from concrete and wood harvested from their mountainside perches.
This Glass-Wrapped Home in Spain Is Regenerating Its Surrounding Ecosystem
The Rambla Climate House is meant as a model for reversing the scourge of nearby suburban developments by collecting rainfall and...
Every Room of This Renovated Rome Pied-à-Terre Has a Different Colored Ceiling
Studio Strato combines lively hues with patterned floors and finishes for a playful Mediterranean aesthetic.
Monolithic Rammed Earth Walls Keep This Marfa Ranch House Insulated in the Desert Climate
Lake|Flato Architects built them two-feet thick and utilized a courtyard plan to passively cool and heat the West Texas home.
Vintage Decor and a DJ Lounge Make This Renovated San Francisco Home a Vibe
Architect Ryan Leidner reorganized the Bernal Heights home for better flow, using white and wood tones as the backdrop for the...
A Snow-White Home in Rural Ontario Freshens Up the Farmhouse Look
BLDG Workshop punctuated the crisp, clean-lined residence with a chimney and guest suite clad in ruddy Cor-Ten steel.
This Book-Filled Swedish Cabin Is a Bibliophile’s Dream
Architect Fria Folket positioned a Billy bookcase from Ikea along almost every wall to house the owners’ expansive library.
A Cork-Clad Extension With Playful Pink Trim Is the Cure-All for Gloomy London Days
The cheerful spirit of Nimtim Architects’ renovation continues inside by way of bold patterns and more pops of color.
After a Family’s Renovation Went Wrong, They Gave It Another Go—and Got It Right
Architecture firm L. McComber stepped in to remedy a poorly executed extension, enhancing its insulation and airtightness while...
A Wood Canopy With Netting Fills Out a Glass-Wrapped New York Apartment
No Architecture took advantage of soaring ceilings by inserting an airy second level into the loftlike space.
This Radical Quebec “Cabin” Doubles as a Habitat for Endangered Bats
The steel framework supporting the sustainable retreat is designed as housing to keep winged friends safe from predators.
A Puzzled-Together Stair Elevates a Fashion Designer’s Barcelona Apartment
Its melange of treads serve as the centerpiece of this elegantly renovated wabi-sabi flat.
A Sawtooth Roofline Meets Deco-Inspired Curves at This Family Home in Australia
The slanted edges—echoed by the bathroom mirrors and an outdoor fireplace—create room for windows that bring in light and bolster...