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The Designers Using the “The Sims” as Architectural Software
The Designers Using the “The Sims” as Architectural Software
The hugely popular franchise has long been a gateway into the field, but for some professionals, it’s more than a hobby—it’s a helpful tool.
By Alana Hope Levinson
Want to Maximize Views? Point Your Home in Two Directions at Once Like This Alabama Cabin
A set of gabled volumes nest one inside the other to form an X, giving the all-black residence a variety of riverside vistas.
Near Minneapolis, a Rare, Experimental Midcentury Seeks $925K
Designed by Charles M. Goodman in 1958, the renovated five-bedroom is one of 24 Care-free Homes built by the Aluminum Company of America.
Before & After: This Accessible Catskills Retreat Brings Together Three Generations of Family
Designer Fauzia Khanani of Studio For revises a ’70s ranch house to provide independence for the homeowners’ daughter, who uses a wheelchair.
My Furniture Designer-Dealer Is the Unsung Hero of My Renovation
When I wanted a wardrobe that could do double duty as a bed frame and more, I went custom—with some assistance from an expert.
We Asked the Experts If Custom Kitchen Cabinets Are Actually Worth It
From bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.

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