Author: MyProperty Life

Designed for a couple in Wellington, New Zealand, this small home puts the focus on affordable materials and stunning views. When architects Cecile Bonnifait and William Giesen, co-founders of Bonnifait+Giesen Architects, were tasked with designing a home for a couple…

From A-frames to ADUs, these prefab, modular, and kit homes are available for installation in Utah’s diverse landscape. From the mountains of Four Corners to deserts and high plateaus, Utah is known for its breathtaking terrain—and the state is also…

With two dedicated living spaces, a modular interior, a bathroom, and a kitchenette, Happier Camper’s 2020 Traveler is ready for life on the open road. Happier Camper just unveiled their brand new 2020 Traveler—and it’s a little roomier, a bit…

Helicoptered to the site in prefab pieces, a holiday retreat springs up on a remote and roadless island. The Zartmann family dreamed of building a timber summerhouse on a remote island in the Stockholm archipelago, so they reached out to…

After a yearlong restoration led by Marmol Radziner, this svelte home can now be rented for $26,000 a month. Richard Neutra is a familiar name in the Hollywood Hills, having designed many of the area’s midcentury-modern homes throughout his illustrious…

Gather Greene’s simple material palette and thoughtful design let Mother Nature shine. Located two hours north of New York City in the Hudson Valley town of Coxsackie, Gather Greene is a new luxury campsite and event venue that strikes the perfect balance…

Born on this day in Kuortane, Finland, Alvar Aalto’s designs are a harmonious fusion of functionality and grace. Though he dabbled in many art forms—from glassware to architecture—Alvar Aalto always infused his signature style into his designs. The result was simple,…

After educating more than 1,200 architects, Frank Lloyd Wright’s influential school is forced to close. The School of Architecture at Taliesin (SOAT), founded by Frank Lloyd Wright, is closing its doors this summer after 88 years of educating aspiring architects.…

Being your own client comes with its own challenges and rewards. These 30 residences and private outdoor hideaways built by architects— some sprawling multi-level abodes built for their families and some minimalist cabins to deepen their connection to nature—are all…

To combat the coronavirus, Wuhan City authorities are leveraging prefab design to build hospitals at incredible speed. In Wuhan City, the epicenter of the coronavirus, more than 100 workers and an army of engineers from across China are moving at…

Known as "Immerso Glamping", this alpine cabin, designed by Italian architects Fabio Vignolo and Francesca Turnaturi, is true to its name: it allows guests to go off the grid and reconnect with nature in an inventive way. While the prefabricated…

These dashing designs are worth every penny. Whether you’re looking for sleek hanging light fixtures in the kitchen or want a farmhouse chic option in your dining room, these affordable pendant lighting options work perfectly in every room in the…

Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains, surrounded by old-growth redwoods, this dreamy home is a spiritual sanctuary for a creative couple. Interior designer Eva Holbrook and artist Jamie Williams purchased their cabin for the vibe. Surrounded by lush forest and…

Whether you’re designing for indoors or out, these new products from some of the industry’s leading manufacturers will definitely add an edge to any residential project. The annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and International Builders’ Show (IBS) wrapped…

These crafty interventions in China and Hong Kong are a testament to out-of-the-box thinking. Whether the challenge is to fit three generations of a family in a 366-square-foot apartment or to salvage a historic house, the following projects are up…

Flexibility rules in an airy Southern California garage-turned-ADU that gives two professionals the chance to ride the wave of the future. Like many adults with aging parents, Jorge Cuevas Antillón thinks a lot about the future. But the professor and…

The Victorian that’s graced countless postcards needs a new owner to restore the interior. One of San Francisco’s famous Painted Ladies recently hit the market, offering buyers the rare opportunity to own one of seven iconic, Queen Anne–style Victorians across…

Arctic Bath plunges visitors into the remote wilderness of Sweden’s Lapland region. Those who pounced on Arctic Bath reservations back in July are now packing their bags with snow boots and swimwear. In Sweden’s frigid Lule River floats Arctic Bath,…