Today's Design by nytimes

1. An Architect Who Built Where No One Else Dared

   On a hillside outside Birmingham, Ala., Jeffrey Dungan saw a chance to create his dream house, which effectively cascades down the incline.

2. How a Design World Couple Reclaimed a Lost Family Home

   More than 40 years after the Pasadena, Calif., house was sold, the pair moved in, transforming it into a color-drenched homage to three generations.

3. From John Derian, a Playful Collection of Leaf-Shaped Rugs

   Plus: brass flower sculptures, a new restaurant in Crete and more recommendations from T Magazine.

4. In Indonesia, a New Generation Takes Up Leaf Weaving

   Plus: Cartagena hotels, the crustacean gaining popularity and more recommendations from T Magazine.

5. The Best Fire Pits, Lanterns and Torches to Conjure the Spirit of Camp in Your Own Backyard

   Fire pits, lanterns and torches to transform your outdoor space and make the most of the season.