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Plywood Built-Ins Reframe a Family’s Flat at a Revered Modernist Development in Lisbon
Plywood Built-Ins Reframe a Family’s Flat at a Revered Modernist Development in Lisbon
The birch structures support flexibility for the architect parents and their two kids, amplifying what makes Nova Oeiras such a desirable place to live.
By Rebeca Vaisman
From the Archive: Remembering Alexander Girard, the American Master of Colorful Modernism
Providing a counterpoint to the soulless and monochromatic advocates of the period, the architect left an imprint on design with his fearless use of color and pattern.
A Stairway to Heaven Forms the Roof of This Cottage Add-On in Australia
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Why Is There So Much Great Midcentury-Modern Decor From Eastern Europe on Etsy?
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A Scheme to Build One Million Homes—and Everything Else You Need to Know About This Week
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The well-preserved time capsule comes with a conversation pit, a huge sunroom, multiple fireplaces, and acres of forested land.

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