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This Country Home in Australia Almost Burned Down Before It Was Even Completed
This Country Home in Australia Almost Burned Down Before It Was Even Completed
A team stepped in to save the residence from a wildfire, which was designed with concrete and a corrugated-metal roof to ward of flames.
By Grace Bernard
It’s Made From Glass Bricks, But Their Backyard Studio Is Anything But ’80s
“They quite liked this relatively standard glass block that you’d see in office buildings,” says architect Emlyn Olaver of the poolside ADU in Melbourne, Australia.
How They Pulled It Off: A Cramped Attic Becomes a Curvy, Pastel-Toned Primary Suite
Homeowner Irina Alimanestianu saved the brightest room in her home for her art studio, deciding to transform her dim living quarters upstairs instead.
Eichler Homes Are Rare in San Francisco. Here’s a Stunner for $3.5M
The famed developer built about 100 single-family residences in the city—and this Diamond Heights midcentury comes with a custom Henrybuilt kitchen and a garden designed by...
Imagining Home at the End of the World
Postapocalyptic media has long served as a reflection on what ails us. Right now, TV is particularly full of such series—all with varying visions of how we’ll live after global...
How a Bay Area Architect Stitched Together Prefab Boxes to Create a Bespoke Family Home
Hennessey Architecture’s dynamic, two-level arrangement started with modules from Method Homes.
A Santa Barbara–Inspired Sanctuary Seeks $7.5M in Fair Oaks
The compound doubles as a personal wellness retreat with a resort-style pool, cold plunge, hot tub, full-size tennis court, and private casita.
This Elegant $1.7M Cyprus Villa Stretches to the Mediterranean Sea
Perched above the sea where Aphrodite supposedly rose from the waves, the home pairs ancient lore with sleek design.
On Lake Minnetonka, a $4.2M Home Delivers Year-Round Vacation Vibes
Sweeping views, plenty of outdoor space, and a wine cellar make this the ultimate host’s setup.
A $11M Estate Lists in One of Brighton’s Most Coveted Beachside Settings
A tennis court, Magna pool and spa, wine cellar, infrared sauna, and gym are just some of the perks inside this Melbourne home.

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