A couple have quietly transformed a former 18th century blacksmith’s workshop into a contemporary holiday studio that feels both grounded and carefully considered. What was once a working space for iron and fire has been reimagined using natural materials and local craftsmanship, with every decision shaped by restraint rather than
Perched above Lake Ontario on the Scarborough Bluffs, the House of Monitors by Williamson Williamson (WWInc.) was designed to reveal how it is built over time. Light, structure, and carefully calibrated space make the construction legible, turning sectional thinking into lived experience. Developed closely with its owners and shaped by
This 1940s cabin on Camano Island, Washington, had charm but serious challenges. Structural issues, bowing walls, and flooding threatened its future. Designs Northwest Architects raised the house above the floodplain, strengthened the structure, and reimagined it with mid-century modern style. The Challenges of a 1940s Cabin Originally built as a
A modest Seattle home maximizes light, garden views, and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The design by architecture firm GO’C, is an open, welcoming environment where every space feels calm and bright. Elevated Entry Meets Open Design Built atop existing concrete stem walls, the house features an elevated entry,
In a leafy Austin neighbourhood, a 1950s ranch house has been transformed into something far brighter and more expansive. Specht Novak were tasked with renovating a suburban home built in 1955, while also adding an entirely new second storey. The result is a modern family house that feels open, light-filled
Perched within a quiet beach community in Montauk, New York, Hither Hills was designed as a weekend escape that feels deeply tied to its surroundings. Created by Bates Masi + Architects, the home sits on a steep, challenging site where flat ground is scarce and traditional beach house layouts simply
From the street in Mill Valley, California, this hillside home by Zack | de Vito Architecture + Construction keeps its secrets well hidden. Built into the slope of a steep Marin County site, the house presents a compact, almost industrial face to the neighborhood, its exterior wrapped entirely in weathering
What was once an unremarkable backyard garage in Seattle has quietly been transformed into something far more thoughtful. Seattle-based Best Practice Architecture have taken the familiar structure and reworked it into a lofty, light-filled living space that feels calm, modern, and surprisingly generous for its size. Before the renovation, the
From the street, there is almost nothing to see. Just a wall, a gate, and the quiet suggestion that something private lies beyond. In São Paulo, where density and security shape daily life, one architect decided his own home would not compete for attention. Instead, it would withdraw, creating a
Architects Proarh designed Issa Megaron, a modern concrete house that acts as a temporary family retreat. Instead of placing the building on the site, the architects carved it directly into the hillside, allowing the Mediterranean landscape itself to shape the home’s form and atmosphere. Issa Megaron sits deep within the
At first glance, this one bedroom Melbourne apartment looks calm and considered. Look closer and it becomes clear that almost nothing here is ordinary. Designed by Tsai Design, the compact home is a lesson in how smart planning, restraint and a few clever tricks can turn a small footprint into
Tucked behind a Seattle home, a small backyard has quietly become one the most inviting places on the property. Designed by architecture and design studio Board & Vellum, this compact reading shed proves that a modest footprint can still deliver comfort, character, and a sense of escape without ever leaving
