An updated Scandinavian summer cottage weaves Japanese influences throughout
There are few better places to spend a Scandinavian summer than in a breezy cottage by the water. One stellar example...
An old bungalow is transformed into an award-winning home with a modern extension
Los Angeles-based Edward Ogosta Architecture has breathed new life into a 70-year-old bungalow by adding a modern...
A former ski lift station takes on new life as a bold mountain lodge
A small mountain lodge has replaced an old ski lift station on the Krkonoše mountains in the Czech Republic. Czech...
This Taiwan hotel draws inspiration from “glittering sea foam”
Taiwanese firm Emerge Architects has created a beautiful hotel in a remote coastal area of Yilan in northeastern...
Victorian-era townhouse converted into 14 light-filled micro-apartments
The popularity of micro-apartments has really taken off over the years as cities continue to seek affordable solutions...
This cedar-clad tiny home radiates true southern charm
Although we've seen some seriously modern and sophisticated tiny homes over the years, it's always nice to go...
Century-old Japanese townhouse reborn as Blue Bottle Coffee’s first Kyoto location
Japanese architecture firm Schemata Architects has unveiled Blue Bottle Coffee’s first outpost in Kyoto - and...
This bold ship-inspired tiny house has a surprising minimalist interior
Designed by Brian and Joni Buzarde, the Land Ark RV is a tiny home on wheels that's geared toward adventurers who...
How lagom — the Swedish concept of ‘just right’ — can help you live a balanced life
If there's one word that defines our modern lives, it's this: excess. We own too much stuff, too many things compete...
Australia’s Glasshouse blends minimalism with a tropical resort-like twist
Sarah Waller of Sarah Waller Architecture seized on a chance to build her dream home after a move took her from...
Minimalist summer retreat in Denmark is like a house within a house
This summer retreat in Denmark may look like a minimalist dream, but there’s an interesting design twist when...
You’ve got to see this freestanding office stuffed inside the shell of a historic chapel
In order to revamp this chapel without ruining its stunning historic shell, Belgian architecture...
Minimalist Revugia retreat is nestled amidst Germany’s Black Forest
Revugia is new wilderness retreat designed for Germany's Black Forest and Harz Mountains. It consists of a series...
Bamboo grove creates an oasis of calm atop a busy Chinese mall
A bamboo “forest” wraps around this unique oasis-like space hidden atop a Chinese shopping mall. Beijing-based...
MUJI’s $26k prefab huts are finally available for sale
The wait is over—MUJI’s microhomes are now officially on sale to the public. Ever since MUJI debuted their...
Minimalist Timber Loft House gives you a birds-eye view of the Swedish landscape
This minimalist timber Loft House (Lofthuset) is a serene getaway that offers a birds-eye view of northern Sweden's...
Dark unused garage transformed into a cozy light-filled studio in San Francisco
The garage is the last place most people want to cozy up in, but that’s not so for the lucky owners of this beautiful...
World’s first MUJI hotels to open in China and Japan
If you’ve ever dreamt of sleeping in a MUJI showroom, your retail wishes may soon become reality. The Japanese...
Light-filled cancer center harnesses the healing power of nature
The healing powers of nature have been put to good use in the recently completed Maggie’s Oldham. London-based...
Gorgeous Japanese-inspired reading nook breathes new life into a Frank Gehry-designed home
A slice of reading heaven has been inserted into this Frank Gehry-designed home in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle Japantown....
Enviable cabin with coastal views dramatically cuts into bedrock
If you want a tasteful home with a sense of drama, you’ll love this spruce-clad cabin. Helsinki-based studio...
Unique asymmetrical home in the Netherlands takes a novel approach to sustainability
Dutch firm Global Architects completed a dream modern villa that breaks from the traditional gabled architecture...
Minimalist timber cabin puts a modern twist on Austria’s rural vernacular
When clients approached LP Architektur to commission a rural retreat, the architects responded with a cozy cabin...
Super skinny Horinouchi House might be the most efficient use of space ever
Triangular-shaped structures are not uncommon in Japan since space on the island is very limited. Although they...
Industrial modern Sawmill House is built from recycled concrete blocks
Built on the site of a former gold mine-turned-sawmill, the Sawmill House references the site’s history with...
Polish designer lives every minimalist’s dream in a tiny 140-square-foot apartment
First the obvious: this tiny space is for single living only. However, within the compact floor plan, Hanczar has...
The Slice by Saunders Architecture is a tiny cabin that’s built around three existing plum trees
The interior of the Slice comprises simply a bed, a kitchen and a small bathroom. The tiny space is mirrored...
Modern timber frame oyster shack grows a garden on its roof
The charming oyster shack is divided into two parts: an oyster hangar and the living spaces comprising the kitchen,...
Corten desert home overlooks some of the world’s most impressive rock formations
The Capitol Reef Dwellings comprise three standalone structures: a main residence, a guesthouse, and a small garage/studio....
Gothic-inspired Copper House blends contemporary design with medieval influences in Romania
Minimalism was key in the Copper House design. To that end, Radu Teacă clad the home’s double-pitched roof and...