The 16-foot high living-dining area opens up on three sides: to the lap pool on the west with sliding glass doors; to the north courtyard with pocketing glass doors; and to the garden and guest house to the south through pivoting glass doors. When open to the elements, the living area is transformed into an airy pavilion. (Photo: Erhard Pfeiffer)

A unique combination of traditional design and an unpretentious, family-friendly floor plan, the Pemberley draws inspiration from European traditions as well as the American landscape. Picturesque rooflines of varying peaks and angles are echoed in the peaked living room with its large fireplace. The main floor includes a family room, large kitchen, dining room, den and master bedroom as well as an inviting screen porch with a built-in range. The upper level features three additional bedrooms, while the lower includes an exercise room, additional family room, sitting room, den, guest bedroom and trophy room.

Photo Credit: Thomas McConnell

Kitchen Architecture - bulthaup b3 furniture in high gloss white acrylic and random walnut with a 10 mm stainless steel work surface. Winner: RIBA Manser Medal, Britain Best New Home

A fantastic vintage kitchen restoration by Source Antiques Photographed by Chloe Edwards Photography http://source-antiques.co.uk/english-rose-kitchens.html

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.

Library Photo by Robert Polidori

Professional interior shots by Phillip Ennis Photography, exterior shots provided by Architect's firm.

Photo Credit: Thomas McConnell

An interior build-out of a two-level penthouse unit in a prestigious downtown highrise. The design emphasizes the continuity of space for a loft-like environment. Sliding doors transform the unit into discrete rooms as needed. The material palette reinforces this spatial flow: white concrete floors, touch-latch cabinetry, slip-matched walnut paneling and powder-coated steel counters. Whole-house lighting, audio, video and shade controls are all controllable from an iPhone, Collaboration: Joel Sanders Architect, New York. Photographer: Rien van Rijthoven

A young family of five seeks to create a family compound constructed by a series of smaller dwellings. Each building is characterized by its own style that reinforces its function. But together they work in harmony to create a fun and playful weekend getaway.

Coté paris / photographe Levasseur

Mikael Olsson

Carol Kurth Architecture, PC and Marie Aiello Design Sutdio, Peter Krupenye Photography

This contemporary handle less Black kitchen is complemented with a Bespoke Log Cabin style Island unit in Sycamore. Contrasted with a Solid Teak breakfast bar. The main worktop is Dekton