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• 5 Studios for Working and Playing

  

  Architect Christian Tonko played with a double metaphor when designing the Camera Lucida studio. The name of the cantileverd hillside space, Latin for "bright... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• These City Homes Hide Quiet Courtyards

  

  The glass wall separating the main living area and the inner courtyard garden in this eight-foot-wide house in London opens like an accordion to create a... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 8 All-White Homes in Scorching Hot Climates

  

  A lap pool runs alongside the west facade of a hybrid prefab home in Palm Springs by Sander Architects. “Our version of prefab,” explains architect Whitney... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Eco-Friendly Homes Built with Passive House Standards in Mind

  

  After years of working from their home in Portland, Oregon, architect Jeff Stern and his wife, a felt artist, decided to build a house that better suited their... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 8 Brilliant Examples of Indoor-Outdoor Homes

  

  Modern additions and a restoration transformed this 2,930-square-foot Delaware home. “The client wished to more that double the size of the house,” architect... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Husband and Wife Duo Designing Beautiful Homewares In Rich South American...

  

  NET was founded by renowned architect Alejandro Sticotti in 1990. The firm prefers to use South American hardwoods that, in addition to being durable, anchor... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Black Beauties: 7 Modern Homes With Shou-Sugi-Ban Details

  

  Terunobu Fujimori's Charred Cedar House is clad in charred boards, which have been treated with an ancient Japanese technique that seals the wood,... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 4 Sophisticated and Distinct Homes in Slovenia

  

  The Karst region in Slovenia is known for its limestone plateau, filled with picturesque caves and sinkholes. Riffing on the local vernacular—lots of small,... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• How to Do High-Impact Skylights

  

  In this Portland house, light enters at all levels. Recessed into the building’s superstructure, this room’s skylight infuses the home with atmosphere, providin... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Cantilevers That Will Capture Your Attention

  

  This vacation home in Wilhelmshorst, near Potsdam in Germany, is defined by a bold cantilever. The lower level is covered in traditional red brick, while the... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Photo of the Week: A Balinese Beauty by Alexis Dornier Architecture & Design

  

  German-born architect @ alexisdornier shared this image of the Sebastiano Residence he designed within Bali's lush jungle. To create this otherworldly home, he... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Superb Single-Story Homes

  

  When a young San Francisco couple with two little children sought a comfortable weekend retreat, they happened upon eight rolling acres in Sonoma County... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Secluded Courtyard and Minimalist Interiors Hide Within This Victorian...

  

  As a nod to local history, the designers kept the home's original street-facing Victorian facade. Architect Robson Rak Architects Landscape Architect Weller... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• The Fireplace Tools That Are Changing the Game

  

  New to the American market and armed with a compelling story, Eldvarm reminds us how extraordinary everyday tools can be. Designed in Scandinavia and handcrafte... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 7 Tiny Cabin Retreats

  

  On Puget Sound, activist and filmmaker Anna Hoover collaborated with Les Eerkes, a principal at Olson Kundig Architects, on a 693-square-foot studio in the... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Modern Homes in the British Countryside

  

  Chris Dyson Architects created this contemporary extension to a traditional cottage in the heart of the Cotswolds, England. An envelope of Cor-Ten steel clads... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Unique Ceramic Designs in 5 Modern Homes

  

  Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan collaborated with New Haven, Connecticut, firm Gray Organschi on their midcentury-inspired New York vacation home. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Retired Couple Transforms A Beloved Island Retreat into a Modern Dwelling

  “They wanted the new cabin to make a ‘L’ shape with the older cabin, but I convinced them to mimic the old cabin on the opposite side,” architect D’Arcy Jones... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Ontario Homes That Go Into the Wild

  

  On Rainy Lake in Ontario, a cedar-clad cottage extends almost naturally from an outcrop of volcanic rock. Like organisms that have adapted to a harsh climate,... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 City Homes with Astounding Views

  

  The top-floor apartment of this Chicago live/work space prioritizes natural light and functionality. The bedroom, kitchen, and living area form a U shape... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2016 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN