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If You’ve Ever Dreamed of Living in a Converted Church, Now’s Your Chance
If You’ve Ever Dreamed of Living in a Converted Church, Now’s Your Chance
Preserved historical details, like an old bell tower, meet contemporary updates, like an illuminated catwalk, in this Toronto townhome.
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Budget Breakdown: This Remote Prefab Hideaway Built From Shipping Containers Cost $300K
How Anthrop Abbott Architects designed four modules—complete with a hot tub and cantilevered deck—for a rocky outcrop in South Africa’s Karoo.
An Award-Winning Home in the English Countryside Asks £550K
Set an hour by train from London, the gleaming dwelling by Chance de Silva has full-height glazing, a lofted living area, and a contemporary kitchen.
Forget “Fridgescaping”—It’s Okay for Your Refrigerator to Be a Place of Chaos
I tried the viral TikTok trend to find out if it’s really worth putting beauty first in the ice box.
Budget Breakdown: Here’s What It Cost to Build Two ADUs on the Same Bay Area Block
In Berkeley, California, Type Five builds a pair of backyard houses—for $196K and $229K—for separate families within 100 feet of each other.
A Builder Striving to Make Sustainable Homes Accessible Gets Into Prefab
Based in British Columbia, Hewing Haus utilizes clean construction methods and sources materials from responsibly managed local forests.
One Night in Sweden’s Internet-Famous Arctic Bath Hotel
The floating structure with a cold plunge pool at its center went viral before it even opened. But does it live up to the hype?
A Glass Staircase and Striking Rear Facade Define This Family Home in Minnesota
A hillside home appears modest on approach—but opens out to a dramatic two-story design that embraces views of the surrounding wetlands.
After a Complete Revamp, a Charles Du Bois Midcentury Seeks $2.5M in L.A.
Designed in 1961, the single-story home has walls of stone, exposed beams, and a cozy living area with a double-sided fireplace.
John Denver’s Music Studio and Guesthouse List to the Tune of $8.5M
Perched on a pristine, five-acre lot, the updated 1975 residence inspired the hit song “Starwood in Aspen.”

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In Belgium, a Wooden Home Nestled in the Dunes Is Thoughtfully Restored
In Belgium, a Wooden Home Nestled in the Dunes Is Thoughtfully Restored
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