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A Ravishing Live/Work Space in Brussels Is Finished With Soils Collected From Building Sites
A Ravishing Live/Work Space in Brussels Is Finished With Soils Collected From Building Sites
Hé Architectuur redesigned an industrial building with plaster made of dirt, straw insulation sourced from hay bales, and plenty of exposed timber.
On the Market: An Arizona Midcentury, a Hawaiian A-Frame, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
The listings also include a contemporary residence in Spain’s Costa Brava and two L.A. homes: a live/work loft in a converted Art Deco building and a new build in Eagle Rock.
A Home in the Oakland Hills Half-Lost in a Fire Gives Its Owner a Whole New Start
Its natural light and suspended feeling among the trees made it worth hanging on to. That, and the opportunity for Sammie Host to create the minimalist home of her dreams.
A Freshly Minted Home With a Matching ADU Lists in Los Angeles for $2.6M
A Freshly Minted Home With a Matching ADU Lists in Los Angeles for $2.6M
A1000xBetter outfitted the main house and its pint-sized sibling with green facades, tambour accents, a curvy kitchen island, and a bold brick patio.
These Are the Most Popular Homes of March 2023
From a refined Sydney midcentury to an open-plan Berlin flat with enhanced function and flow, clever renovations are getting a lot of attention.
Perforated Panels Let Light and Air Flow Through a 12-Foot-Wide Home in India
The multilevel home for a family of five is cozy but well ventilated with balconies stacked along its street-facing facade.
An Architectural Gem Surfaces for the First Time in the Arizona Desert
Asking $3.4M, the award-winning Halas House is a rare find wrapped in copper, brick, and glass.
Buy Yourself a Little Slice of Sunshine With These Cheery Spring Pieces
We’ve got a new offering from your favorite shower curtain company, and an outdoor chair that would work just as well indoors, too.
Before & After: There’s a Light in the Attic of This Reimagined Toronto Row House
A triangular window was just the start. Once this revamp got rolling, it transformed a family home from top to bottom.
This Summery Home in Spain Makes Us Want to Put Away Our Puffer Coats for Good
Listed for €2.95M, the stone-clad Costa Brava home comes with plentiful patio space and a sparkling pool.
A Corrugated Steel Shell Gives Way to Warm Timber Interiors at This Cabin Retreat in Tasmania
A Corrugated Steel Shell Gives Way to Warm Timber Interiors at This Cabin Retreat in Tasmania
A catwalk connects a suite and separate living area that feature floor-to-ceiling windows and finishes, built-ins, and furnishings in wood.
The Photos of Joan Didion That Defined the Californian Kitchen
A 1970s photoshoot of the prolific writer at her cliffside Malibu home helped crystallize her unique brand of West Coast cool, starting with Le Creuset pots and cookbooks.
A Historic Hawaiian A-Frame Just Hit the Market on O‘ahu for $3.75M
The refreshed 1956 home comes with wide-open interiors, lava rock walls, and a lush backyard with an outdoor shower.
This $225-a-Night Tiny Cabin in Upstate NY Was Built Entirely for Remote Working
Set on a 60-acre farm, the first unit from fledgling company Offsite Camp promises a productive escape from distracting office and home environments.
A Net-Zero Micro Cabin in Colorado Makes a Big Statement About Construction Waste
Designer Michael Quirk reused discarded materials like windows and siding to prove that there are more sustainable ways to build.
A Brooklyn Townhouse Is Seamlessly Transformed With European Oak
Starling Architecture and Emily Lindberg Design collaborate to craft a home that celebrates the natural beauty of wood.
Fashion Upcycler Ella Wiznia Repurposes Your Old Linens Into Sentimental Clothing
Plus, the 10 classic-but-quirky home items The Series founder can’t live without.
In Tasmania, a Backyard House Built Into the Hillside Provides Space for Visiting Grandparents
The timber-and-steel addition’s landscaped roof hides it from sight while tying it into the sloping backyard of the primary residence.
Solange Knowles Lists Her Longtime L.A. Loft to the Tune of $799K
Perched in a 1920s Art Deco building, the 1,360-square-foot apartment hits all the right notes with large windows, polished concrete floors, and high ceilings.
In Brussels, an Architect’s Copper-Clad House Makes Brutalism Warm
Bruno Vanbesien transforms a former bakery into a concrete-cool home base for his family and architecture practice to share.
Anyone Want a Desk From the Wellington Hotel?
A visit to the 122-year-old Midtown Manhattan hotel’s liquidation sale bore witness to Bibles, Laurel & Hardy VHS tapes, and the end of a specific kind of New York.
On the Market: A 1933 Hillside Home, a Savannah Midcentury, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
The listings also include a monochrome residence an hour’s drive from New York City, a flat in a London "Eco-Village" for less than $500K, and a Spanish-revival home in Topanga,...
A Sydney Couple Polish Up Their Heirloom Midcentury With Industrial Details
Alaina and Geraldine love to hang by the pool, host dinners, and throw dance parties—so they asked Studio Prineas to refine their home for entertaining.
There’s a View From Every Room of This Perched Chilean Cabin
The yakisugi-clad home’s downhill facade is floor-to-ceiling glass that opens onto decking with a plein-air vista.
Asking $2.9M, This Topanga Canyon Home Has Arches Galore
Dating back to the 1940s, the Spanish-style residence has been reimagined with curved details, smooth plaster, and a backyard oasis.
Padded Built-Ins—and a Slide for Kids—Evoke Start-Up Culture at This Family Home in Germany
A renovation with lots of rounded edges carves out a play space, comfy seating areas, and shelving for decor and storage.
These Heirloom-Quality Pieces From CB2 Are Designed With Longevity in Mind
These pieces will make your home feel good, and your conscience too.
A Dazzling Midcentury Just Hit the Market for the First Time in Savannah
Designed in 1959 by architect Mark Hampton, the well-preserved home has a double-height living room, extensive glazing, and plenty of outdoor space.
What’s the Best Water-Filtration System for My Home?
Because fresh water at home deserves an equally fresh look.
The Ekstrem Chair Isn’t for Everyone, but It’s More Comfortable Than You Think
Loyalists of late Norwegian designer Terje Ekstrøm’s 1984 seat will attest: The peculiar postmodern design actually makes for a surprisingly cozy place to sit.