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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.

By Melissa Dalton

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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