On a steeply sloping side in Dolores Heights, complete rebuild transforms a small 1970’s house into an airy modern home with seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. Contrasting systems of vertical movement and expansive horizontal views provides a variety of spatial relationships to the site and the city – from the intimate to the distant, from urban expanse to …

Set in a residential community in hot and humid South Africa, this design by Nico Van Der Meulen Architects combines stunning glass-walled luxury with a careful integration of well-made outdoor features. The home is designed to take advantage of the sun’s position throughout the year, with windows and awnings positioned to let in as much …