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Have a Look at The World’s First 3D-Printed Home Made Entirely of Clay

After years in the making, it’s finally time to meet TECLA—an eco-friendly model home designed in the likeness of a wasp’s nest.

By Kathryn M.

A Designer Transforms a Crumbling Brooklyn Brownstone Into a Live/Work Haven for $950K

Uli Wagner upgrades a historic brownstone in Fort Greene while preserving its original beauty and character.

Now until summer, the company’s coveted dinnerware is available in an enchanting purple hue.

Before & After: An Architect Peps Up Her Midcentury Chalet in the Catskills

Azin Valy of I-Beam Design turns a 1965 fixer-upper in White Lake, New York, into a rural retreat for her and her husband.

An Acclaimed Architect’s Former Home—in All Its 1980s Splendor—Seeks $1.9M Near L.A.

Built into a steep and forested hillside, the striking residence designed by Harold J. Bissner Jr. features dramatic cathedral ceilings and a Japanese-inspired penthouse sunroom.

A Tattered Brooklyn Brownstone Is Brought Back to Life With Big Doses of Color

Michael K. Chen Architecture resuscitates a Clinton Hill residence by restoring its historic details and applying bold hues throughout.

Before & After: An Abandoned Austin Bungalow Springs Back to Life With Five Lush Yards

Miró Rivera Architects celebrates the century-old home’s history while introducing a breezy addition with charismatic courtyards.

A Canadian Couple’s Luminous Home Draws From Midcentury Tradition

Influenced by the Case Study Houses and Frank Lloyd Wright, Chevalier Morales weaves a riverside dwelling into its bucolic setting.

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Harry Gesner’s Ravenseye House Swoops Onto the Market in Malibu for $9.5M

The futuristic pad was designed by the larger-than-life architect in 1997, and it even comes with a vintage Airstream trailer.

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An Off-Grid “Quarantine Cabin” Near Barcelona Harvests Sunlight and Rainwater

Designed and built by a group of students in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Voxel allows its residents to operate self-sufficiently for 14 days.

A Designer Couple’s Los Angeles Residence Sports a Steel Screen for Climbing Vines

Navigating a tricky corner lot, the founders of OPEN For Humans create a live/work sanctuary that privileges outdoor spaces.

These New Prefabs Celebrate the Art of Simple Living

SET Ideas unveils an elevated collection of sleek and versatile prefabs characterized by floor-to-ceiling windows and wood interiors.

This ’60s Microcar by Ferrari Is Tough, Cute, and Classic—and It’s Headed to Auction

The very rare sunshine-yellow Ferves Ranger, a 1960s design by Carlo Ferrari, will be up for grabs in May.

Friends and Family Band Together to Build a 194-Square-Foot Cabin in Austria

Anna and Jakob Busch enlist the help of loved ones to construct a spruce-wrapped tiny home for $35,000.

A Midcentury Home Receives a Subtle Update in a Historic Community Near Seattle

Robert Hutchison Architecture transforms a 1950s dwelling into a functional family home that respects the Pacific Northwest landscape.

A Candy Pink Pied-à-Terre in London Is Sumptuously Reimagined

TR Studio brings natural light, swanky details, and playful colors into a three-story mews house in Chelsea.

Tom Cruise Lists His Grand Colorado Retreat for $39.5M

The custom-built residence in Telluride sits on 320 acres and presents panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.

Where to Buy the Most Earth-Friendly Bedding On the Planet

You can rest easy knowing these sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases are crafted with Mother Earth in mind.

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