A City Dwelling in Monterrey Is Inspired by the Mountains Around It
Casa Ocho Vigas, designed by Mexican firm Covachita, features a host of sustainable details, like natural ventilation, reclaimed casting boards, and a large elm tree.
Houses
A House in Cologne Packs Living, Work, and Gallery Space Into an Ultra-Skinny Lot
Young local architect Wolfgang Zeh spent years on the house, which responds to the unique spatial advantages and constraints of the once-decrepit lot.
This House in Rural Germany Merges Alpine Vernacular with Venturian Postmodernism
Munich-based gerstmeir inić designed a family home that borrows ideas from the Vanna Venturi House in Philadelphia.
An Architect's House Filled With Cosmic Energy and Historical References Rises in the South of England
Adam Richards based the design of his Sussex home on the Tarkovsky film Stalker, filling it with art, maps, and ample cultural symbolism.
An Escher-Like Staircase Joins Two Old Homes on the Outskirts of Mexico City
The architecture studio LANZA Atelier brought its characteristic sparseness and clarity of concept to the renovation job.
A Geodesic Dome in Massachusetts Gets a Modern Makeover
Jess Cooney Interiors renovated the 1980s structure, which hews to one the 20th century's most recognized architectural concepts.
This Alpine Escape Was Built for Entertaining and Enjoying Mountain Views
Designed by local architecture firm Gri e Zucchi Architettura (GEZA), the house features wraparound balconies and wood slats that modulate privacy and sun shading.
A Modern Addition Breathes New Life Into a Historic San Francisco House
Local firm Ryan Leidner Architecture crafted a secluded indoor-outdoor living experience for a family with two young toddlers and a dog named Scout.
An Italian Architect Designs a Surreal Alpine House for His Family
Stefan Rier, cofounder of Network of Architecture (noa*), devised a traditional exterior that conceals a whimsical and voluminous interior.
A Sensitive Renovation and Expansion Breathes New Life Into an Aspen Escape
Originally designed by noted Aspen Modernist Eleanor "Ellie" Brickham, this house was updated by local firm Rowland + Broughton (R+B).
Casey Keasler Designs a Serene Vacation House for an Oregon Family
Throughout the home, a restrained color palette of white, black, and whitewashed wood coexists in pleasant tension with key accents and patterns.
This Brazilian Getaway Is Designed for Indoor-Outdoor Living
Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding door create ample access to two sheltered outdoor spaces created by the house's H-shaped plan.
Inside Nani Marquina's Spanish Vacation House
Situated on the Costa Brava coastline, the 3,200-square-foot dwelling was carefully renovated to preserve its historic look while blending in contemporary touches.
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.
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.
