Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects Designs a Resilient Beachfront House in Malibu
Dubbed House Noir, the house balances the desire for beachfront living with the modern realities of higher seas and bigger waves.
Houses
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.
With Haus Gables, Architect Jennifer Bonner Celebrates and Critiques the American Single-Family House
Located in Atlanta, the two-story, two-bedroom house was assembled from 87 cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels that provide both structure and interior surfacing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Phoenix, a Renovation Adds a Sleek Expansion to a Historic House
Architecture firm Chen + Suchart carefully balanced architectural deference and boldness when revamping a protected century-old house.
This Minimalist Cottage Is Designed to Last on the Nova Scotian Coast
MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects devised creative solutions to overcome severe zoning constraints and a demanding climate.
Gray Organschi Architecture Revives a Decayed 1970s Midcentury Modern House
The New Haven–based firm updated this Connecticut residence without wasting building materials or sacrificing the original architect’s design.
John Ronan Architects Designs a Secluded Beach House on Lake Michigan
The house blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor with four courtyards, endless lake views, and materials inspired by the surrounding landscape.
Set Upon a San Francisco Hill, This Midcentury Renovation Feels Like a Cabin in the Woods
Feldman Architecture remodeled and refreshed a 1964 dwelling in the city’s Cole Valley, clarifying its floor plan and reconnecting it to the outdoors.
A ’90s-Era Mexico City Residence is Reimagined as a Stunning Retreat
Designed by Mexican architects Ezequiel Farca and Cristina Grappin, the Magnolia House accommodates—and anticipates—changing family lifestyles.
