Articles by Erin Miller

This lakefront home was designed to do three things well. Frame views of Mt. Rainier and Lake Washington. Create natural moments of connection between family and friends. And make space for art as part of daily life. DeForest Architects responded with a boomerang-shaped plan that curves into the hillside, guiding movement through the house while […]

From the street, this Adelaide cottage keeps things quiet. Step inside, and it tells a very different story. Designed by Sans-Arc Studio, this art deco inspired addition was created for a young couple who wanted their home to feel fun, curvy, colourful, and full of light. From the outside, the extension is wrapped in a […]

Michael Hsu Office Of Architecture has designed a family home in Mason, Texas, set on land that carries decades of personal history. Rather than starting with a blank slate, the project grows from an old family campsite, turning memories of time spent outdoors into the foundation of a permanent retreat. The house sits on a […]

Architects Proarh designed Issa Megaron, a modern concrete house that acts as a temporary family retreat. Instead of placing the building on the site, the architects carved it directly into the hillside, allowing the Mediterranean landscape itself to shape the home’s form and atmosphere. Issa Megaron sits deep within the sloping terrain of Vis Island, […]

When space is limited, smart design is essential. KC Design Studio has transformed a compact Taipei apartment into a multi-level home that feels far larger than its 498 square foot size. Using height, movement, and multi-functional furniture, every inch has a purpose, creating a home that is as practical as it is visually striking. The […]

At first glance, The Little Art Studio looks like a bold object placed carefully into the Arizona desert. Look closer and its restraint becomes clear. Designed by Chen Suchart Studio, this 1,400 square foot addition in Paradise Valley is less about making a statement and more about listening to its surroundings. Every decision, from structure […]

At first glance, this one bedroom Melbourne apartment looks calm and considered. Look closer and it becomes clear that almost nothing here is ordinary. Designed by Tsai Design, the compact home is a lesson in how smart planning, restraint and a few clever tricks can turn a small footprint into a genuinely flexible place to […]

Tucked into the mountain landscape of La Cerdanya, this family home by Dom Arquitectura sits quietly within an old settlement east of the Pyrenees, a region shared by France and Spain. The village has been carefully rehabilitated over recent years, and today only a small cluster of homes remains, surrounded by sweeping views of the […]

In Driggs, Idaho, a contemporary house by RO | ROCKETT DESIGN sits quietly among wetlands, shrubs and willow bushes, shaped by both the landscape and the forces that define it. Designed with careful attention to water, terrain and distant mountain views, the home reveals itself gradually, moving from grounded private spaces below to light filled […]

Nestled on the bank of a serene pond in Vysocina, Czech Republic, this small wooden cottage offers a peaceful retreat for a family looking to escape the bustle of city life. Designed by Atelier 111, the holiday home draws inspiration from traditional fisherman’s cabins, blending simplicity with functionality while embracing the surrounding natural beauty. The […]