Tadelakt, or traditional Moroccan plaster, brings texture and earthiness to these homes.

Plaster Fun House in South Australia draws on Art Deco and P&O style.

The sibling owners of Portola perfect a limewash that gives walls the rich character of aged plaster.

Plaster and tile play nicely with brick and steel in this Bondi beach home defined by sharp contrast.

In Clint Eastwood’s exclusive Tehama resort in Carmel, a crisp, contemporary home prioritizes indoor/outdoor living.

Curved, plaster walls and angled rooflines create a sense of dynamism in one couple’s remodeled pad in Taipei.

Gold outside and pink inside, this Southern California home is a sublime example of Schindler’s “plaster skin” phase.

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Introducing a new palette of plaster, wood, and terrazzo, local firm ASWA turns a tired ’70s home into an Australian-Thai eatery.

Timeless, hardwearing, textured, and warm—the benefits of implementing wooden floors into your home are endless.

Designed by SOM architect Arthur Witthoefft and lauded in the pages of Dwell, the restored abode is a piece of history.

A chic, Kappo-style restaurant in Singapore features a softly skylit dining area with washi paper overhead.

Composed of cubic modules, a minimalist Moroccan villa encourages relaxation while referencing local building traditions.

The distinct roofline of Pleated House not only pays homage to midcentury architecture, but also makes room for clerestory...

Perched atop a 14-acre plateau, the 15,000-square-foot home offers a peaceful sanctuary—just steps away from the Pacific Ocean.

Known as the Sky House, the breezy abode captures riveting views of Jemez, Santa Fe city lights, and the Badlands.

Awash in sun and relaxed in feel, these Mediterranean homes are the stuff of dreams.

With the goals of improving storage and flow in their midcentury home, two Austin residents hired Rick and Cindy Black Architects...

This finalist for the TERRA Award belongs to a growing mound of eco-friendly earthen architecture.

For centuries, bricks have been the literal and figurative building blocks of communities across the globe.

In the ancient Israeli port city of Jaffa in Tel Aviv is an old cave-like dwelling that was transformed into a minimalist home...

In Marin County, just north of San Francisco, the Woerner House is a dynamic theater of light and views.

At an apartment set above a storefront, Mira Architecture creates an arrangement of three units and peels back layers of ’70s...

Michael K. Chen Architecture resuscitates a Clinton Hill residence by restoring its historic details and applying bold hues...

Inside the four-level residence, more than 30 custom fixtures by the eponymous studio founder complement original prewar details.

Cement tiles, terrazzo, and exposed shiplap boards are just a few traditional building materials that are experiencing a...

A comprehensive interior renovation by Loft Kolasiński transforms a 1930s-era family home in Szczecin, Poland, into a...

“The Touch​” shows that great design is not just visually appealing—it engages all of the human senses.

After spending much of his life waiting to renovate a historic row house, Brooklyn–based architect Shane Neufeld finally finds...

Osmose Design enlivens a 1930s residence with eccentric, handcrafted details.

Three dozen shipping containers find a safe port in a modern apartment building in Mexico.

Trust us—this isn't your average spud. It’s nicer on the inside than many apartments.

A two-phase remodel revitalizes this 1960 home in the Southwest Hills with warm wood accents and clutter-busting storage.

Out of The Valley just completed their latest project, the Holly Water Cabin—and it’s available for rent.

An East Coast design-build firm shows us how it's done when it comes to chic kitchen overhauls.

For the renovation and expansion of this listed house in East London, Archer + Braun draws inspiration from postwar Brutalism.