Erin Miller

In São Paulo, Brazil, architect David Bastos has transformed a neglected triplex penthouse into a striking contemporary home for a young couple and their growing family. Located in a landmark neoclassical building near Hotel Unique in the Jardim Paulista neighborhood, the residence underwent a complete reconstruction that pushed the limits of architecture and engineering.

Perched on a hillside in Wellington, New Zealand, this remarkable home has entered a new era thanks to a renovation by Voxell Architecture. Originally designed in the 1970s by modernist architect Friedrich Eisenhofer, the residence already possessed a distinctive identity, with its multi-level layout, hidden courtyard, and strong focus on entertaining.

In Fukuyama, Japan, UID Architects created a home that immediately stands apart from its suburban surroundings. Designed for a family of four, the house takes inspiration from the geometry of a spiderweb, resulting in an octagonal form that looks unlike anything nearby.

At CASACOR São Paulo, Brazilian architect Clara Nahas of Estúdio Clara Nahas presents the Semibreve Studio, a 55-square-metre installation created in partnership with Todeschini. The project explores how music can influence architecture, using the semibreve, the whole note in musical notation, as the starting point for a home unlike any other.

An estate planning attorney and a woman who lost her father share practical steps for managing finances, legal documents, and notifications after a death

In West Seattle, Washington, Office of Ordinary Architecture (OOA) transformed a modest backyard shed into a remarkably efficient studio that now serves as an office, guest house, and gear storage hub. The project began close to home. OOA’s Ciera and her husband purchased their first house in 2020, excited to settle into their charming 1908 farm cottage.

In Sydney, Australia, overlooking a nearby golf course and the sparkling waters of Quakers Hat Bay, Terabithia House by CplusC Architects + Builders transforms a challenging sloping site into an unforgettable family home.

Set on the east bank of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, Heartwood Residence by William / Kaven Architecture takes full advantage of one of the city’s most scenic waterfront settings. From its position in the Oak Grove neighborhood, the home looks across the river toward wildlife, working boat docks, freight barges, and a historic railroad bridge that reflects Portland’s industrial past.

In Moema, a neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, Bruno Kim Arquitetura completed the renovation of a compact 495-square-foot (46m²) apartment with a surprisingly bold approach. Instead of keeping the typical arrangement of small, separated rooms, the project embraced openness and flexibility from the start.

A Mariners' Museum volunteer says the ships moored in the James River near Fort Eustis are far from dead — and still serve a purpose today