Around the World Archives

The Art of Preservation: A Journey Through HAHS Sites

Jenn Thornton November 26, 2024

Explore the enduring connection between creativity and place through the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program. With 36 associate sites nationwide, including Russel Wright’s

tom lewith, TDO Architecture, Forest Pond House

At The Waters Edge—TDO Architecture’s Forest Pond House

Jenn Thornton October 2, 2024

A kids’ space and a serene meditation spot are the contrasting functions that mark the Forest Pond House, a small, pristine case study of intentional

The Bureau: Collaboration at Its Best

Karine Monié September 18, 2024

The Bureau, a California-based design studio led by Sarah Giesenhagen, crafted an immersive 5,500-square-foot glass pavilion at Caymus-Suisun winery, showcasing their dedication to collaborating with

Studio Rick Joy, Tubac House, Tuscon, Arizona, Architecture

Studio Rick Joy’s Tubac House: Of the Heavens & Earth

Jenn Thornton September 4, 2024

Even by Studio Rick Joy’s standards, Tubac House is of uncommon stature. Located south of Tucson, roughly 25 miles from the northern Mexico border, the

Vincent Van Duysen: Redefines Minimalist Design

Jenn Thornton August 21, 2024

Architect Vincent Van Duysen adds another honest intervention to his repertoire of understated designs with his tour to de force transformation of a 19th century

Schenkar Luxury Homes: Cutting-edge Sustainability in Scenic Guatapé

Karine Monié May 29, 2024

Built by Schenkar Luxury Homes, this stunning house in Guatapé, Colombia, showcases innovative design harmonized with the natural landscape. Founder Alex Schenkar, with almost two

Rock Formation: OPEN Architecture’s Chapel of Sound

Jenn Thornton May 1, 2024

Located in rural Chengde, China, at the base of a valley with ruins of the Great Wall, the almost alien-looking performance venue Chapel of Sound,

Northern Exposure: The Rock by Gort Scott

Jenn Thornton April 17, 2024

Fixed to a rocky crag above Alta Lake in the Canadian mountain resort of Whistler, a truly exceptional private house surveys the mountainous landscape from

Neri&Hu Architects: Making Memory

Jenn Thornton April 3, 2024

A contemporary take on traditional Chinese courtyard house by Neri&Hu, a typology based on Confucian ideals where different generations live under the same roof, the

Betsy Brown & Paul Bates Create a Masterpiece: A Mediterranean Oasis in Alabama

Karine Monié January 10, 2024

Interior Designer Betsy Brown and Architect Paul Bates joined forces to craft a 5,500-square-foot masterpiece on 2.5 acres, offering a perfect blend of antique, vintage,

The Exterior of The Cotswolds Home by Architect Richard Found

Timeless Fusion: The Cotswolds Home by Architect Richard Found

Jenn Thornton January 10, 2024

Architect Richard Found’s contextual country home in the Cotswolds encapsulates the essence of minimalist design within an 18th-century edifice. Located in the picturesque Cotswolds, this

Lunuganga Reimagined: Geoffrey Bawa’s Masterpiece Transformed into a Serene Hotel Retreat

Jenn Thornton November 30, 2023

Experience the enchantment of Lunuganga, the lush country estate of the master architect Geoffrey Bawa, now transformed into an exquisite and immersive hotel. Bawa, an