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Budget Breakdown: An Aussie Architect Builds a Beach House With Million-Dollar Views for $270K
Budget Breakdown: An Aussie Architect Builds a Beach House With Million-Dollar Views for $270K
After spending about $247K on land, Matt Goodman saved on square footage and splurged on glazing to build a minimalist getaway on stilts that feels like it’s floating.
By Penny Carroll
A Framework of Orange and Green Steel Reorganizes a Madrid Home for a Family of Four
The metal is fixed with translucent panels that make the 860-square-foot plan feel more open.
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Drawing inspiration from Sea Ranch and their passion for the natural world, Leona and Rudolph Mattoni crafted a Beverly Hills home with soaring windows, plentiful patios, and...
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Post-gridiron, Kevin Jones took an internship with USM. Now he’s given the company’s famous Haller pieces what might be their most radical update yet.
This Tiny Scottish Cottage Emphasizes Two Simple Materials
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One-color interiors are all the rage right now, but mastering the look takes more than just a can of paint.
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The monochromatic finish is broken up only when wall-size sliders are opened to let breezes flow through the hilltop residence.
Before & After: In Spain, an Architect Restores an Iconic Home Built by His Grandparents
Set in Cadaqués, the ’60s residence has a traditional stone facade and a surprising, hexagonal plan—with no right angles in sight.

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