When Nic and Hayfa bought their Edwardian semi in Forest Hill, south east London, they inherited a home full of charm but short on light. Built in 1901 by renowned local builder Ted Christmas, it was part of a celebrated group of homes known for their craftsmanship and detail. But
Tucked away on a three-acre plot in a quiet rural subdivision, Alta Cabin might seem like just another mountain retreat at first glance. But look closer, and you’ll discover a story of care, creativity, and a touch of whimsy. The client had purchased the property with a dilapidated cabin already
It sounds like something out of a childhood dream: a hidden treehouse in the middle of a forest, wrapped around a century-old oak, complete with a cozy bedroom and a rooftop terrace high above the trees. But this isn’t a fairytale, it’s the ORIGIN Treehouse Hotel by Paris-based Atelier LAVIT.
In the world of luxury homes, bigger often means better. But for one Montecito homeowner, the dream was refreshingly simple. Working with Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects (NMA Architects), Tom wanted a home that stripped away excess and focused on what truly matters: quality, calm, and comfort. The result? A modern
In the quiet, tree-lined streets of the San Mateo Highlands, a beloved Eichler home has found new life. Klopf Architecture, working alongside Outer Space Landscape Architects and Coast to Coast Construction, set out to update and expand the house for a growing family who wanted to preserve its spirit for
When British designers Dominic Ash and Jeremy Fitter joined forces to form Podmakers, their goal was simple, to create a small space that felt both beautifully crafted and deeply functional. The result is the Escape Pod, a shingle-clad wooden hideaway that looks more like a piece of sculpture than a
In the heart of Phoenix, where the desert meets the city’s ancient waterways, a home called Canal House quietly redefines what modern desert living can be. Designed by local architecture firm The Ranch Mine, this project takes inspiration from southern Arizona’s historic missions and transforms it into something warm, organic,
When a Seattle couple found themselves working from home in a cramped 110-square-foot shed, they knew something had to change. With a toddler underfoot, a baby on the way, and a 1919 bungalow that couldn’t stretch any further, they reached out to Linework Architecture with a simple subject line: “Tiny
When architect Laura Alvarez couldn’t find the kind of holiday home she dreamed of, she decided to create it herself. Growing up in Northern Spain, she had spent her childhood surrounded by mountains, sea air, and quiet green landscapes. Years later, she returned to that same region, not to revisit
Perched on the shores of Lake Chapala in Jocotepec, Mexico, Casa Lago was designed by FARQ Arquitectos as a peaceful weekend home that feels timeless. With open spaces, high ceilings, and natural finishes inspired by the surrounding landscape, the house invites the outdoors in and celebrates the beauty of the
Architecture firm actual / office designed this house as a contemporary nod to the barns and farm buildings that once dotted the Hudson Valley’s open fields. Perched on a hillside near Taghkanic, it’s made up of two elongated volumes, one smaller, one larger, perfectly sleeved together on a cast-in-place concrete
Tucked among towering evergreens on the banks of Washington’s White River, this quietly confident home seems to whisper rather than shout. Designed by Robert Hutchison Architecture, it’s a modern retreat where every line, material, and opening feels intentional. Blackened Western red cedar clads the exterior, allowing the single-story structure to
