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See the Careful Transformation of a Midcentury Eichler in San Francisco
Joseph Eichler developed more than 11,000 homes in California from 1949 to 1966, and though tons are still standing today, many...
A Year of Careful Study Leads to a Thoughtful Renovation of a 1949 Eichler
Whenever Jay and Melissa of Serrao Design/Architecture are tasked with transforming an older home, they try to heighten its...
A Famed Florida Midcentury With a Zigzag Roof Gets a Careful Revamp
The 1959 dwelling designed by architect Ralph Twitchell receives an award-winning renovation by local practice Seibert Architects.
A Carefully Restored Midcentury Hits the Market at $415K in Savannah, Georgia
This award-winning midcentury has been carefully remodeled, and even comes with a contemporary detached office in the backyard.
A Carefully Renovated 18th-Century Flat Lists for $815K in Lisbon, Portugal
Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the port city, the wood-clad penthouse is steeped with period details and offers...
A Careful Renovation Brings a 19th-Century Flat in Gothenburg Back to Life
A black-and-white palette and state-of-the-art kitchen bring an 1880s apartment in Sweden into the 21st century.
An Original Venice Craftsman With a Primetime Pedigree Is Listed For $2.75M
If this classic beach bungalow looks familiar, it's probably because you have seen it on TV.
Seattle Home Carefully Blocks Out Neighbors, While Celebrating Natural Surroundings
Melding corrugated metal with Douglas Fir wood, a sustainable home in Seattle brings nature inside while preserving a couple’s...
A Carefully Renovated Victorian in Charleston, South Carolina, Lists for $4.2M
The well-preserved 6,996-square-foot residence has historic details, including stained glass and multiple fireplaces, as well as...
A Near-Derelict 1957 Home Is Restored With the Original Architect as a Consultant
A real estate broker and creative director couple lead a Herculean effort to revive the former residence of Skidmore, Owings &...
A 1960s English Deckhouse Returns to Its Original Glory
A design-minded pair ensures that their tiny seaside getaway on stilts in Hampshire, England, is shipshape.
A 1960s Gem With Original Details Graces the L.A. Market at $1.35M
Designed by acclaimed architect Doug Rucker, the post-and-beam dwelling was the pilot house for the Roy Rogers Estates enclave in...
An Original Venice Craftsman With a Striking Mullet Addition Lists for $6.5M
After a careful site relocation and renovation, the 1907 cottage now includes a metal-clad extension with floor-to-ceiling...
A Careful Renovation Brings New Life to a Family’s Heritage Home on the Spanish Coast
Thanks to a careful renovation that included a handful of preservation challenges, a family's Spanish beach house is given new...
Original Mosaic Tile Lays the Groundwork for an Apartment Revamp in Spain
To renovate a penthouse in Valencia, DG Estudio began by restoring sheen to its historic charms.
A Landmarked L.A. Craftsman With an Original Stone Facade Asks $1.25M
Built in 1892, the Arroyo Stone House is embellished with California river rocks and century-old wood moldings.
Something Old, Something New
Diaz + Alexander Studio gives the classic French Château style a modern twist by combining clean, geometric forms with rich...
An Eichler Full of Original Details and Midcentury Charm Lists For $1.2M
Original wood paneling abounds in this San Rafael gem.
In Montana, a Historic Lakefront Home With Original Details Asks $3.5M
Set on the shore of Swan Lake amid old-growth pines, this classic cabin is a tranquil retreat.
Before & After: A Couple’s Careful Restoration of an L.A. Midcentury Earns It Landmark Status
Acting as their own general contractors, the homeowners respectfully update architect Doug Rucker’s redwood-clad Hogan Residence.
Original Tile Sets the Stage for a Family’s Apartment Revamp in Barcelona
Atzur Arquitectura kept the 1930s flat’s original details, like barrel-vaulted ceilings and a mix of patterned floor tiles, but...
A Luminous L.A. Beach House With All-Original Features Asks $2.3M
Designed by Buff & Hensman in 1983, the award-winning Harry Dorsey Residence in Playa del Rey has a dramatic, three-story atrium.
A 1965 Craig Ellwood Home With an Original Koi Pond Is Restored in Los Angeles
Woods + Dangaran’s exacting restoration of the Moore House captures the spirit of California modernism.
The Original Homeowners of a Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House Ask $1.3 Million
It’s a rare occasion when a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright goes on the market.
These Restored 19th-Century Apartments in Portugal Boast Original Fresco-Lined Walls
In Lisbon’s historic Baixa Pombalina district, José Adrião Arquitetos revives an abandoned corner building that had been hiding a...
An 11-Year Renovation Helps a Couple Grow Simpatico With the Original Homeowner’s Quirky Vision
An inspired, if poorly constructed, Los Angeles home gets a proper retrofit that preserves its many idiosyncrasies.
A Portland Midcentury by a Celebrated PNW Architect Gets a Renovation Authentic to Its Original Era
Two design enthusiasts give the Saul Zaik–designed 1956 Feldman House an update that champions outdoor spaces, true to the...
To Update a Midcentury With a Striking Open-Truss Ceiling, They Tracked Down Its Original Architect
Designed in 1949 by Donald Edwin Pedersen—a lesser-known member of Southern California’s roster of midcentury architects, the now...
Interior Designer Andee Hess’s Gift Guide Has Something for Everyone on Your Nice List
The Portland native suggests quirky gifts by fellow creatives in her hometown, like velvet-and-wool circle pillows or a Bermuda...
A Seattle Couple’s Playful Home Honors the Eccentric Vision of Its Original Architect
Stefan Hampden of Cast Architecture reimagines a shed-roofed residence in keeping with architect Robert Reichert’s exuberant...
15 Modern Additions to Traditional Homes
We believe that building a new addition (or many) to your home is exciting.
A Midcentury Eichler in San Mateo Is Turned Into a Functional Family Home
An Eichler just south of San Francisco is carefully renovated in a way that respects the minimalist beauty of the original design.
Before & After: An Old Japanese Farmhouse Gets a Modern Facelift
Once tied to a rice plantation, the renovated Shimotoyama House in Japan becomes a bright family home thanks to ALTS Design...
The Carefully-Curated Spartan Shop Expands Into a Creative Consultancy
It's a new beginning for Currie Person's minimalist contemporary homewares collection at Spartan Shop—as well as the end of an...
A Minnesota Home Is Carefully Inserted Into the Gently Rolling Hillside
PKA Architecture delivers a midcentury-inspired home for midwest transplants putting down roots in Minnesota.

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