conner & perry reworks ‘lautner’s castle’ on los angeles hillside

Lautner’s Castle: A Hillside Modernist Revisited   Designed in the early 1980s by John Lautner, the recently renewed Lautner’s Castle rises from a steep Los Angeles hillside, its cylindrical stone turrets marking the canyon edge. Renovation architect Conner & Perry Architects approached the project with the intention of upgrading key spaces and performance while preserving … Read more

cedar-clad ‘staggered cabin’ by mork-ulnes steps down a forested slope above lake tahoe

A cabin stepping with the slope   Mork-Ulnes Architects takes to a forested hillside above South Lake Tahoe, California to design its Staggered Cabin, hiding four cedar volumes among the area’s Jeffrey pines and outcrops of granite.   From the road, the house appears as a series of dark, angled forms that shift in height … Read more

zero studio’s haven house features tropical gardens and breezy brickwork

a brick home hides within a lush site   With its elongated facade of perforated brickwork, Zero Studio’s Haven House sits on an elevated site within a quiet neighborhood in Valiyannur, India. From the road, the dwelling reads as a low, horizontal volume that settles into the terrain and harness the trees, overgrown plantings, and … Read more

Dezeen’s top five houses of January 2026

Homes spanning Mexico, Australia, and Japan feature in this roundup of the houses of the month for January. Among this list of the five of the most popular residences featured on Dezeen this month is a family home with dramatically-curving roof and a tiny cabin modelled on a typical Australian shed. Read on to find … Read more

SAU taller’s ‘bellver más mateu’ views catalan cadí mountain range

Archyde A Mountain​ Home with a Light ‍Touch: SAU ‌Taller d’Arquitectura’s Bellver Más Mateu Nestled near the town center of ⁤Bellver⁣ de ⁢Cerdanya,⁣ nestled‌ in ⁢the​ stunning Catalan⁤ landscape, ⁤lies the Bellver Más Mateu house. Designed by SAU Taller d’Arquitectura, this residence enjoys breathtaking views of the Cadí mountain ⁤range and⁢ the Tossa, offering its … Read more

SAU taller’s ‘bellver más mateu’ views catalan cadí mountain range

timber interiors enclosed by a stone facade   Located in Bellver de Cerdanya, Catalonia, the Bellver Más Mateu house by SAU Taller d’Arquitectura is positioned on a 470 square-meter plot near the town center. While the house benefits from nearby conveniences such as shops and restaurants, its strategic location also offers stunning views of the … Read more

TBo Revitalizes Iconic IM Pei-Designed Philadelphia Townhouse with Modern Flair

in the ⁢heart of Philadelphia’s ⁣historic⁢ Society Hill neighborhood, a ‌mid-century gem has been revitalized ⁣by the architectural studio‌ TBo. Originally designed in the 1950s by the legendary Chinese-American architect‍ IM Pei, ⁣this three-storey brick townhouse is part of a ⁢series that⁢ seamlessly blends modern design with ‌the area’s historic charm.The renovation ⁢preserves Pei’s original … Read more

Casa Gesso is a “habitable blank canvas” for reflecting on feminist art

Valencia Home Honors Legacy of Pioneering Feminist Artist Table of Contents Valencia Home Honors Legacy of Pioneering Feminist Artist Valencia Home Embraces Minimalism as a “Habitable Blank Canvas” for Art Valencia Home Blends art and Architecture in Striking Geometric Design Valencia Home Blends Art and Architecture in a Homage to Spanish artist Valencia Home Blurs … Read more

Gabriel Rivera creates adaptable concrete house in Ecuador

Concrete Home in Ecuador Designed for Adaptability and family Table of Contents Concrete Home in Ecuador Designed for Adaptability and family Concrete Binoculars: Ecuadorian Home Offers stunning views and Flexible Living “Floating” Concrete Home in Ecuador Offers Stunning Views and Flexible Living California Dreamin’: Zigzag Staircase Steals the Show in Striking New Home Ecuadorian Home … Read more