THINK… of it as a playhouse for grownups, with the requisite element of wonder. The Cabin ANNA and its offshoot, ANNA Stay, a versatile vacation dwelling, are convertible, adaptable structures with movable walls that enable varied layouts and functions. The overarching idea is an ancient one, however: it’s all about communing with nature....

    THIS TIMELESS… brick heritage home located in a historical Melbourne cul de sac dramatically introduces its design intentions with an oversized entry step and a jutting canopy that visually ‘splits’ the house’s facade, strongly asserting a clear fusion of traditional and contemporary aesthetics. Look carefully, and you’ll notice a semi-circle ‘cut-out’ in the...

    IN BOSTON’S… South End, a recently renovated four-story brick row house, just fifteen feet wide, was organized around one bold idea: a cascading staircase that runs like a sinuous spine through the center of the historic structure.       APTLY… named Hairpin House, the Boston-based architecture firm Studio J.Jih and the San...

    LIGHT… Creates a sense of harmony and positive energy in this L-shaped apartment called RV Hose located in the historic heart of Valencia, a city steeped in history with a vibrant cultural scene where futuristic buildings sit alongside ancient ruins. The young owners of this residence requested a thoughtful kind of minimalism to...

    KNOWN… for its sweeping seascapes, vibrant arts scene, idyllic old town and daring modern architecture, Valencia is a city of dynamic contrasts. It is also a place of constant renewal, moving with the times without compromising a heritage that stretches back to Roman times. This property, known as Casa BM, is in the...

    OVERLOOKING… New York’s Union Square, in a Renaissance Revival-style building dating to the early 20th century, the Brooklyn-based architecture firm Worrell Yeung joined forces with Jean Lin of Colony to transform an uninspired 3,000 square feet into a grand living loft with all the drama befitting both its historic location and the sophisticated...

    REIMAGINING… and repurposing spaces with the creative use of cutting-edge materials and facilities is the mission statement of Brooklyn-based architecture and design studio Worrell Yeung. Founded by young talents Max Worrell and Jejong Yeung, alumni of Yale University, the eight-year-old practice has embraced a conceptual approach to residential projects that champions the belief that...