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One Night in a Natural Cave Hotel in the Ancient Sassi of Matera, Italy
One Night in a Natural Cave Hotel in the Ancient Sassi of Matera, Italy
Once known for their squalid living conditions, the prehistoric limestone warrens have been repurposed as lodgings, bars, and artist workshops. Would staying there feel extraordinary or tasteless?
By Angelina Torre
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Working with design studio Loaf, the owners of this Silver Lake midcentury embark on a sensitive renovation that honors history.
This $3.5M Pasadena Midcentury Is Ripe for a Revamp
Designed by Henry Eggers, the 1969 time capsule offers over 5,500 square feet of living space flush with original finishes—and a wraparound deck with epic views.
A Barcelona Designer Reimagines a Factory Loft For His Family—With “Absolutely No Doors”
Gabriele Schiavon’s vision for a recently closed thermal mold workshop involved a strict set of rules: maintain the industrial feel and keep a fluid layout.
Two Architects Create a “Living Example” of Why Prefab Works So Well in the Wild
The Buenos Aires couple turned to modular construction for their Patagonian vacation home as proof of concept for skeptical clients.
A Creative Couple Give a Los Angeles Midcentury a Backyard Recording Studio
The soundproofed garden shed and a bright home office give the musician and lighting designer space to WFH without stepping on each other’s toes.
A Playful Kitchen Reno Takes Inspiration From a Pair of Earrings
Patterned tiles by Concrete Collaborative define this bold kitchen revamp for a creative couple in Knoxville.
In Paris, a Cozy Duplex in a Revamped 19th-Century Washhouse Seeks $1.1M
Designed by architect Bernard Kohn in 1983, the two-level flat in the heart of the city has historic bones and a sun-kissed library.
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From gut renovations to interior overhauls, these projects illustrate the scope and difficulty of updating a Brooklyn dwelling with historic charm.
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Instead of tearing down the beautiful home on the lot where they wanted to build, a couple in Whistler hauled it to another piece of land.

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