Architecture and Design

This massive entryway above a Rhode Island beach was inspired by nature, but built by handby Chris Ermides

A new cottage makes the most of a narrow lot with charming details outside and comfy nooks withinby Arleta Chang

Curves and a comfortable floor plan reinterpret two traditional stylesby Richard Buchanan

Cross-gabled windows and a two-story gallery funnel light into the heart of the houseby Peter Conard

Birch-bark ceilings, a sleeping porch and plenty of fireplaces harken back to an earlier eraby Diana P. Grater

Separate buildings are arranged to create privacy and inviting outdoor spacesby David O'Neil