Caroline Wallis

A family doesn’t have to travel far for a private oasis away from the busy city.

Smart spatial planning coupled with green design make for a home that is as elegant as it is practical.

A tree house-inspired home takes advantage of the surrounding forest.

From skiing to soaking up the sun, a family retreat for all seasons.

Resident Owen Wright collaborated with designer Adam Davidson on this 1,000-square-foot Brooklyn apartment.

A family’s Laguna Beach home features an expansive open-air entertainment space for the masses.

Designed for ventilation during peak summer temperatures, this three-story modern home outside of Tokyo uses traditional Japanese interior design strategies.

At 7,110 square feet, the beauty of this dwelling's views is matched by an extensive collection of modern furniture and Hans Wegner pieces.

With the help of Chicago-based architecture and planning firm Northworks, a family of four brought its vision of a sustainable and hardy modern barn to fruition.

Two gracious Douglas fir porches flank this 1,100-square-foot escape in South Texas.

Mitchell Holladay Architects completely renovates this Oakland home's first floor, reimagining its kitchen, deck, and dining room for a family of three that loves to host.

The new kid on the block in a predominantly Eichler neighborhood, this Menlo Park home breaks the mold and divides into three pavilions connected by breezeways.

This 590-square-foot apartment was stripped down to admit sunlight and dramatically reveal forgotten surfaces.

Careful craftsmanship, spiral stairs, and an airy catwalk help define this Second City architect's home.

This light-filled Melbourne home introduces an open floor plan and a serene, neutral palette throughout its interiors.

Eco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater catchments keep this retreat's environmental footprint small.

Once home to modernist architect Barry Dierks, this historic home overlooking the Mediterranean Sea gets some functional updates without sacrificing its timeless appeal.

Rich walnut finishes and Douglas fir beams help define this revamped midcentury dwelling.

An old Noe Valley cottage is transformed into a modern urban retreat with a massive wine cellar to boot.

Nestled in rolling meadows, this cabin folds into the surrounding landscape.

Down to its custom storage, this 850-square-foot loft in the heart of Montréal is tailored perfectly to the lifestyle needs of an aging couple.

Hovering above its flat-roofed midcentury original, this transparent addition was designed for two renowned artists.

White walls, splashes of color, and vintage furniture are a winning recipe for this Hawaiian remodel.

Given a fantastic site bordering the Hyblaean Mountains of Southern Sicily, Italian architect Fabrizio Foti imagined this villa, titled Casa M_P, as a bold landmark within a bucolic landscape that…

For their debut at the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2015 Solar Decathlon, the University at Buffalo goes beyond the competition parameters with custom furniture.

Filled with the resident's childhood memories, this quirky home's update kept it true to its San Diego heritage.

This 1958 home is everything a family could ever want back then—and now, with some minor modifications.

Comprised of four modules arranged around a central courtyard, this home is a fresh take on the casa de fin de semana.

A Tokyo house’s 1,900 square foot labyrinthine interior makes for a dynamic space.

Designed with Floridian sensibilities, this bright loft gives an otherwise industrial space some warmth.

Amid southern California's chaparral landscape, a backyard offers sanctuary and room to entertain guests.

Only 29 hours were required to install this “off-the-shelf” Seattle prefab home that packs a plethora of energy efficient features.

One Brooklyn row home is revamped to tackle whatever life demands from a family, now and in the future.

This dark Yucca Valley home tricks the eye through clever use of light and shadow.

From the United States to Poland to South Korea, living roofs have taken off.