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At first glance, the idiosyncratic form of Solo House bears a striking similarity to John Lautner’s 1960 octagonal Chemosphere.

Two retirees approached architect Heather Roberge, principal of Los Angeles-based firm Murmur, to design their dream house'they wanted a quirky dwelling that connected to the surrounding landscape.

The clients initially asked the architects to design a relatively small, one-story cabin, but later became curious about the view above the treetops.

A Toronto family of five wanted to replace their 800-square-foot, poorly insulated, tin-roof cabin dating to the 1950s with a four-season house to accommodate extended family and guests.

In designing a house for a family of five at the Kicking Horse ski resort in Golden, British Columbia, architect Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) wanted to make the most of views while preserving privacy on a tight site.

A family wanted a light-filled, modern beach house that was spacious enough for gatherings, but intimate enough for a winter retreat.

he clients sought a house that was durable, sustainable, and offered privacy in an urban environment.

Two New York artists, seeking a respite from city life, had lofty energy-saving goals for the renovation of a modest house, built in 1975, on a jagged bluff overlooking Long Island Sound.

A family in Mill Valley, California had Japanese firm Koji Tsutsui & Associates design a structure that would function as both an office and a home so the family could spend more time together.