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Having lived in, and loved, a modern house built in 1954 in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood since buying it in 1996, architect...
A Dark Midcentury Becomes a Luminous Gem
A dated midcentury dwelling in Santa Barbara is transformed into a bright, airy abode—perfectly suited for contemporary living.
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A Curvaceous Revamp Fills a Dark Sydney Terrace House With Light and Harbor Views
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Sustainable materials and multi-level cabinetry create a curated feel in this exquisite renovation.
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A Clever Renovation Turns a Dark Dutch House Into a Light-Filled Family Home
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An Architect Turns His Small, Dark Apartment in Buenos Aires Into a Bright and Airy Home
A strategic renovation maximizes a 720-square-foot unit in a 1960s building in Argentina’s capital.
Before & After: A Dark and Disjointed Los Angeles Cottage Sees the Light
Modus Development elevates a Highland Park dwelling with daylighting, archways, and a rooftop deck.
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The Home That Glows in the Dark
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The Haunted House From “The Conjuring” Is Up for Sale Just in Time for Halloween
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The World's Smallest McDonald's Is For the Bees
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An Expansion Cracks Open a Dark London Townhouse
Cramped rooms in a three-story family residence become double-height living spaces awash in light.
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