Located in Brooklyn is the Mass Timber House, a former carriage house repurposed for the 21st century. It is the first single-family residence built using mass timber methods in New York City – a case study in adaptive reuse of historic structures with modern technologies.
Set on a six-acre site, this contemporary house in Colorado is designed by CCY Architects to engage with three distinct mountain biomes: a dense evergreen forest to the south, a native Gambel Oak landscape to the north, and an Aspen grove between the two.
Designed by Aidlin Darling Design, the new ground-floor storefront for AIA San Francisco (AIASF) and the Center for Architecture + Design brings enhanced visibility and community engagement to the heart of the city.
Perched on ten acres in the hills overlooking Napa Valley, this rural homestead was designed for a family of three seeking a more peaceful life away from the city. After a wildfire destroyed Aidlin Darling Design’s original, mid-construction design, the family was determined to rebuild the modern, resilient home that embraced the agrarian vernacular of the father’s European roots.
In the heart of Rainier Valley, Corvidae Co-op Housing stands as a beacon of hope for many aspiring homeowners. This demonstration project is dedicated to providing affordable homeownership opportunities to populations that have long struggled to purchase homes in their own community.
Retama House by A Parallel Architecture – a name that doesn’t merely mark a location. It gives voice to a quiet, enduring conversation between human skill and the steady wisdom of nature. On a slender urban plot, a majestic live oak with a split trunk had stood guard for decades, discouraging developers from seizing its prime positioning and downtown views.
Located in the suburbs of New Orleans, Vaulted House is a transformed mid-century home that balances dramatic change with a deep sense of familiarity. Designed by Nathan Fell Architecture (NFA), the project reflects the homeowners’ journey toward stability, creating a space that feels expansive yet rooted in its original character.
In the quiet cul-de-sac of Fort Hill, Roxbury, Fort Hill Cottage stands as a thoughtful blend of history and renewal. Designed by Aamodt / Plumb Architects, this 2,000-square-foot home replaces an abandoned structure, symbolizing a fresh start for its owner. The design respects the past while embracing modern sensibilities, offering a tranquil space for living, reflection, and healing.
