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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon. Follow her on Instagram @jenniferlagdameo

Design 101: What Are Alexander Homes, and Why Are They Still So Beloved?
The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.
This Haystack-Inspired Home in Montenegro Is Sharp as a Tack
And it’s one of the nation’s most energy-efficient buildings, to boot.
A Spacious William Cody Property Lists for $1.8M
Desert modernism meets brutalism in this Palm Springs home.
Arthur Elrod’s Escape House in Palm Springs Lists for $2.85M
“Midcentury time capsule” doesn’t begin to describe this perfectly preserved Palm Springs home.
Bricks and Breezes Keep This Tropical Indonesian Home Cool
A perforated brick brise-soleil fills this lush home with diffuse daylight and cooling breezes.
A Hip Atlanta Loft With a Rooftop Deck Asks $300K
This spacious pad in Castleberry Hill has a lofted bedroom, an office nook, and direct access to the rooftop via a spiral...
A Palm Springs Alexander Home with Mountain Views Lists for $1.9M
This 1961 residence in Vista Las Palmas has been thoughtfully updated and is looking for a new owner.
Now You Can Spend the Night in Hygge Supply’s New, Ultra-Modern Kit Home
Designed as the ultimate Hygge Supply kit home, the Birch Le Collaboration House is a showcase for the company’s sustainable,...
This Rick Joy–Designed Apartment in Mexico City Is Filled With Light and Greenery
Outdoor spaces, natural light, and greenery abound in this urban infill project.
A Camera-Ready Remodel in Los Angeles Asks $789K
After a multiphase update and an appearance on HGTV, this Montecito Heights midcentury seeks a new owner.
A Green-Roofed Family Home Frames the Grandeur of the Swiss Alps
Tempesta Tramparulo adapts a linear home to the alpine landscape while carving out picture-perfect views.
Modernist Architect William Cody’s Rubinstein House Lists for $2.5M
This perfectly preserved desert gem comes with a Historic Designation from the city of Rancho Mirage.
Budget Breakdown: A Bay Area Family Splurges on a Dream Kitchen for $91K
Premium cabinets and appliances turn a dim, disconnected kitchen in San Bruno, California, into a central space that checks off...
Fashion Designer Lisa Perry Lists a Pop Art–Inspired Palm Beach Estate for $10.9M
Bold primary colors and vintage vibes permeate these sun-filled interiors.
On Mallorca, a Hillside Home Captures Views With Strategically Stacked Boxes
Floor-to-ceiling glass and clever angling allows this coastal home to frame spectacular views.
Elijah Wood’s Venice Beach Micro-Compound Lists for Just Under $2M
The “Lord of the Rings” star lets go of this Craftsman-style property.
A Picture-Perfect Midcentury in Pasadena Lists for $2.3M
The plans for this post-and-beam construction were featured in the May 1950 edition of “Arts & Architecture Magazine.”
The Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Fuses Japanese Minimalism With Mexican Craftsmanship
This Pacific-facing hotel expertly blends two architectural traditions into one luxurious escape from everyday life.
An Art-Collecting Couple’s L.A. Home Is a Masterpiece in Its Own Right
Síol Studios gives a 1920s Spanish Colonial house a bespoke renovation that frames an amazing art collection.
Before & After: An Enchanting Craftsman Home in Portland Is an Ode to Local Flora
A remodeled home in Northwest Portland pays homage to the region with moody green tones—including a kitchen wrapped with a...
These Serene, Minimalist Apartments in Tokyo Are Filled With Light and Nature
Norm Architects and Keiji Ashizawa Design renovate two Tokyo apartments—and the result is a love letter to Scandinavian and...
This Home Owned by Tech Entrepreneurs Will Tie for Most Expensive Ever Sold in San Francisco
With lively interiors designed by Ken Fulk, this Pacific Heights mansion asks $39,000,000.
An Architect Lists His Connecticut Retreat and Airstream Pool House for $1.45M
After turning a drab residence into a midcentury-style dream house—complete with an Airstream guest suite—architect Donald...
Rough and Refined Details Play Nice in This Reimagined Melbourne Victorian
Behind a traditional facade, textured concrete ceilings combine with svelte surfaces for a deliciously moody effect.
Maroon 5’s Guitarist Lists a Midcentury Stunner in Los Feliz for $3.8M
This steel-framed midcentury gem just hit the market.
6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know Your Kitchen and Laundry Room Appliances Could Do
A tour of LG Signature’s chic showroom makes it clear that the company’s next-level collection of smart appliances can inject a...
This Midcentury Home for Sale Is the Grandest Palm Springs Has Ever Seen
Asking $4,250,000, this nearly 10,000-square-foot home is said to be the largest midcentury home ever built in Palm Springs.
Fashion Icon Betsey Johnson Lists Her Hot Pink Mobile Home in Malibu for $1.9M
Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2016, legendary fashion designer Betsey Johnson has called this bohemian oasis home.
Actor Reno Wilson’s Contemporary Mount Washington Cabin-Like Compound Lists for $939K
This cozy compound comes complete with a recording studio, basketball court, pool, and even a private rooftop deck with a killer...
Smooth Sailing: The Cruise Ship’s Evolution From the 1800s to Today
From the no-frills vessel to the modernist liner, and the ’90s megaship to today’s boutique offerings, the cruise ship has come a...
Budget Breakdown: A Designer Couple Revamp a Tiny Seattle Condo For $13K
Clay Anderson of Olson Kundig and Alex Almerico of NBBJ give their 505-square-foot home in Capitol Hill a serious upgrade on a...
Snag This Los Angeles Midcentury For Just Under $2M
Surrounded by nature, but just minutes from Beverly Hills.
Rare Viñoly-Designed Estate Debuts on Market For $9.75M
This International Style-inspired concrete home even comes with its very own farmhouse.
A Former Horse Stable Is Repurposed as a Stunning Tuscan Retreat
Hesselbrand reimagines a historic former horse stable with a timeless, period-sensitive renovation that blends classic Italian...
A Tree Grows Through the Center of This Echo Park Rental
Designed by Simon Storey of Anonymous Architects, this striking grownup treehouse is up for rent at $9,000 a month.
This Breathtaking Ranch Home Was Constructed Without Felling a Single Tree
Field Architecture constructs a fully functional horse ranch and residence in the middle of an oak grove.
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