A Brutalist House in São Paulo Gets a Modern Refresh
Tucked within the chaotic urban fabric of São Paulo, this concrete home designed in the late 1970s was revived by architect Marcio Kogan of local firm Studio MK27.
Residential Architecture
NOMA-Nominated: Rocky Hill Housing by G7 Architecture
To start our new NOMA-Nominated series, we highlight an affordable housing project for veterans that mixes modular and wood-frame construction in northern California.
Kuth Ranieri Architects Revamps a Bay Area Midcentury House for a Downsizing Parent
The 2,500-square-foot dwelling had “good bones” but required a new kitchen, exterior, and landscaping, as well as contemporary designs by the likes of Tom Dixon and Heath Ceramics.
David Baker Architects Designs San Francisco's First Market-Rate Micro-Unit Condo Development
388 Fulton, located just west of the city’s Civic Center, lives up to its small-living promise. All its 35 units sold before the building’s completion.
This Minimalist House Maximizes Indoor-Outdoor Living on a Tight Los Angeles Site
A couple tapped the firm FreelandBuck to design a 1,500-square-foot house entirely located within the backyard of their existing residence.
This Napa Valley House Blends Modern Design with Farmhouse Vernacular
Located on a 17-acre former vineyard, the project—designed by Field Architecture—combines steel, concrete, and glass with pitched roofs, overhangs, and other barn-like features.
Metropolis's Best of 2018: 6 Showstopping Houses
Though it's hard to choose, our favorite homes of the year truly push the envelope—literally and figuratively.
In His Latest Residential Building, OMA's Reinier de Graaf Doesn't Practice What He Preaches
OMA's Norra Tornen in Stockholm, whose showy launch purposely coincided with that of a nearby residential project by BIG, is a pedagogical embarrassment, our critic writes.
In Tokyo, a Formidable Concrete Shell Protects an Intimate Family Dwelling
Japanese firm Suppose Design Office was tasked with creating a communal, yet private, house for a family of five on a compact site.
This Eccentric Alpine Getaway Is Equal Parts House and Work of Art
Swiss architect Davide Macullo teamed up with conceptual artist Daniel Buren to design this sculptural mountain retreat.
In New York City, a New Development Is Rebuilding a Community Lost 50 Years Ago
In 1967, this part of the Lower East Side was demolished—now some former residents are returning there to live in this Dattner Architects–designed senior housing project.
This Colorful Lake House Makes for a Whimsical Escape
Located two hours outside of Toronto, this residence designed by architects Coryn Kempster and Julia Jamrozik can fit up to 27 guests.
Take a Closer Look at the Design of the World's Tallest Residential Tower
As shown in a new video, the Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture–designed Central Park Tower will dwarf all other residential buildings when it's completed.
An Original 1973 Sea Ranch Retreat Gets a Rejuvenating Refresh
Architect Malcolm Davis updated the 1,400-square-foot house to highlight its ocean vista while staying true to Sea Ranch's architecture.
This Surprising San Francisco Residence Features a Hidden Bolt From the Blue
The house, built for a couple by local firm OPA, features delightful dichotomies, includes dynamic, Turrell-like interiors.
FreelandBuck Designs a Cascading Home on a Steep Los Angeles Hillside
The Stack House, built in the hills of the Mount Washington, could provide an architectural model for navigating L.A.’s strict building and zoning codes.
David Chipperfield's New Mixed-Use Tower Brings Beauty and Brains to New York's Bryant Park
With its rich material palette and crafty millwork, the Bryant is an exercise in humble luxury and takes cues from its historic neighbors.
In Israel, a Minimalist Concrete House Serves as an Exercise in Precision Design
Architect Asaf Gottesman aimed to use a the exacting details of concrete architecture to sharped the skills of his younger architects.
This Modern Cabin Blends Into Its Rocky Mountain Landscape
Built atop a sloping hillside in Colorado, this CCY Architects–designed house balances its rustic inspiration with steel, glass, and concrete.
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson's Soma Towers Add to Greater Seattle's Skyline
The two-tower scheme, located in Bellevue, Washington, seeks to draw locals in with a public podium and a spectrum of amenities.
