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These artists, makers, and small businesses are essential voices in the design community.
A Home’s Past Mistakes Are Finally Corrected
Plagued by remodeling pitfalls, two tenacious homeowners reinvent a soggy midcentury home outside Seattle as a modern masterpiece.
IKEA Is Closing Its Only Factory in the USA
This December, IKEA will cut costs—and 300 jobs—by closing its production facility in Danville, Virginia.
A Tiny Cabin Is Built in Three Weeks For Only $10.5K
A young Finnish designer bypasses building permits by creating an affordable tiny home under 100 square feet.
This Idyllic Swedish Summerhouse Can Only Be Reached by Boat
Helicoptered to the site in prefab pieces, a holiday retreat springs up on a remote and roadless island.
The Only John Lautner Home in Anchorage Asks $1.2M
The Harpel Residence II is one of a select few homes the master architect designed outside of California.
This Affordable Prefab in Spain Only Took 5 Hours to Assemble
Built for $148,500, Casa Montaña was manufactured in a Madrid factory before being assembled in a mountainous, coastal region in...
This Luxurious Apartment in Greenwich Village Is Only 520 Square Feet
A designer of grand homes packs all the essentials—and more—into a Manhattan studio of his own.
Philip Johnson’s Only Dallas House Asks $19.5M
An amplified version of the architect’s arched pavilion in New Canaan, Beck House has been expertly renovated and put back on the...
The Only Thing More Spectacular Than This Island Home Is the Surrounding Landscape
Mwworks designs a multigenerational family home for a stunning site on Whidbey Island.
The Only Surviving Craig Ellwood Case Study House Asks $2.9M
Recently listed for $2,995,000, Case Study House #16 was the first of three houses Ellwood designed for the program—and it’s the...
Revive Your Mind at This Adults–Only Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica
Modern European design meets traditional Costa Rican craftsmanship in a new four-room boutique hotel in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
A Ruddy Shipping Container House Is Installed in New York in Only Two Days
With a prefab structure near Hudson, LOT-EK—the pioneers of shipping container architecture—make a new case for the genre.
One of Brooklyn’s Only Single-Family Midcentury Homes Lists for $6.95M
The Brooklyn Heights Merz House, originally home to architects Joseph and Mary Merz, is on sale for the first time since its...
You Can Only Reach This Canadian Micro Cabin by Foot, Skis, or Snowshoes
Want to unplug? Consider booking a stay at this “elegantly rustic” off-grid retreat in the Laurentides region of Quebec.
Accessibility Is Only the Beginning—Architecture Needs to Embrace the Full Range of Human Abilities
Designing for everyone spans the mobility perspective, but more needs to be done for the neurodiverse and visually impaired...
A London Townhouse Gets a Gorgeous Renovation That Will Only Look Better Over Time
HÛT Architecture uses a simple palette of handcrafted materials to create a contemporary home for a musician and a furniture...
This Women-Only Coworking Space in Seattle Is Just About Pretty Enough to Live In
Jackson St. Studio is a sophisticated workspace shared by an inspiring group of female entrepreneurs.
The Only Home John Lautner Ever Built for Himself Is Listed for the First Time in Decades
Built in 1940 for a reported $4,500, the John and Mary Lautner House is now on the market for $1,590,000.
Houston’s Only Frank Lloyd Wright Home Just Hit the Market For $2.85M
The only Wright-designed home in Houston is for sale—and Wright’s original architectural plans are included in the deal.
A Shipping Container Prefab Lab Is Built in Only 4 Hours
A two-story prefab made of shipping containers offers a speedy solution to shortages of space on this college campus.
Only a Drone Could Capture How This House Fits on a Lot That’s Less Than 20 Feet Wide
An ultra-narrow home rises on a steep slope, wedged between two buildings, a road, and a waterway.
These Are the Only Two Robes You Will Ever Need
After a year or so of rigorous testing, I’ve narrowed it down to the two best options for all of your leisure time pursuits.
Only What You Need
Even with ample lot size, one Boulder couple opted to go small with their new home.
Clean Air Doesn’t Have to Be a Luxury Only the Rich Can Afford
New high-end developments are attracting homeowners with advanced air filtration systems.
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Less Than $50
Don’t worry, these presents only *look* expensive.
This Net-Zero New York Passive House Teaches its Community to Build Green
This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.
Icons Only: One of Two Neutra Homes in Montana Is Restored as a Part-Time Residency
The 1950 Mosby House has deep roots in Missoula’s history.
Standing Room Only: The Vignelli Subway Map
This Tuesday, we hopped a train for Brooklyn Heights.
My Dream Couch Turned Out to Be Just That
Clicking “purchase” is the easy part. Carrying 120 lbs of sofa up a flight of stairs is another story.
Michele De Lucchi
The legendary Italian architect, designer, and artist discusses the power of empathy in design, the fight against complacency, and...
It’s Imperative You Get Your Hands On East Fork’s Luscious New Colorway
The deep purple glaze, Prune, is only here for a limited time.
A Design Duo Takes Over A Whole Factory
We can only imagine all the fun these designers must be having at home.
The Shibumi Shade Is the Only Beach Tent You Need
A dedicated beachgoer makes a case for a beach tent that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Snag This Freshened-Up Midcentury Time Capsule in Georgia for $435K
Built in 1957, the airy Eichler-esque home spans over 3,000 square feet and comes fully furnished with period-correct decor.
Mix-and-Match Windows Are Only the Start of the Fun at This Warehouse-Turned-Residence in Sydney
It was as a butcher shop and grocery store before becoming a playful home with tons of tile and a jungle-vibes bathroom.

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