Grace Bernard

The kitchen, dining, and living spaces face a new band of windows lined with low-slung bench seating.

O2 Treehouse is known for crafting fantastical escapes, likes this new J.R.R Tolkien–inspired backyard retreat.

A pastiche of upcycled chunks finish the cross-laminated timber residence, designed to preserve energy and the U.K. countryside.

The 667-square-foot plan straddles a brick platform and support beams to leave as much of the land alone as possible.

The subtle stucco detail added to the former palace hall reflects the clients’ sense of humor, say the architects, while keeping with the space’s past.

The owners of this U.K. residence asked for a nearly symmetrical plan that will make it easy to reconfigure when it comes time to hand over the keys.

Mar Azul’s brick chalets inspired this airy residence, which has gridded window coverings, strips of glazing, and a concrete ramp entry.

Braced by the home’s stone walls, the lustrous metal forms large double doors, a floating deck, and a framework for a second level.

Gaudy ’80s finishes were replaced with crisp ones that let the owner’s evolving collection set the tone for the Upper East Side home.

A steady supply sustains the off-grid house, which is kept cool by indoor pools, strategically placed apertures, and thick mud walls.