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
High above Chicago’s Lincoln Park, a hidden oasis unfolds atop a residential building, a 3,400-square-foot rooftop retreat that feels more like a yard in the sky than a traditional terrace. Designed by dSPACE Studio, this elevated escape sits above a combined penthouse unit, offering sweeping views, rich plant life, and
Photography by Michael Lassman In the heart of a heritage conservation zone, CplusC Architects + Builders have reimagined the urban home as a living system. Welcome to the Jungle House is built on the belief that architecture must move beyond shelter and aesthetics, it must support life, reduce consumption, and
Perched atop a high-rise in central Melbourne, Australia, Phoenix Rooftop is a private garden created for two professionals moving from the suburbs to the city. The project was designed by BENT Architecture to bring the familiar functions of a backyard, space to move, sit, and eat, into a highly exposed
March 3, 2022 GUZ Architects has designed a new house in Singapore that has terraced roof gardens to keep the home cool. The home, which has multiple levels, includes lush gardens that flow over the edges of the roofs. The lush gardens aren’t only located in the rooftop gardens, but
March 12, 2021 ODDO architects have designed a contemporary home in Hanoi, Vietnam, that’s surrounded by taller buildings and includes rooftop courtyards. Due to rapid urbanization and the lack of public spaces, the architects designed a home that includes outdoor spaces. The lower level of the home has a white
