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Community-focused and constructed with cross-laminated timber, Gillies Hall at Monash University perfectly marries student life...

A modern house built in the middle of a breathtaking natural landscape.

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In fits and bursts, the evolution of the smart home continues.

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A family of four makes a piece of New York history home.

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Martha Thorne, executive director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, selects the most groundbreaking structures of the last...

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Whether they’re an experienced backpacker or more of a car camper, the right gear makes all the difference.

In a modernist seaside enclave, a Florida couple calls in a pioneering architecture firm to build a new home that’s rooted in...

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A beautiful cabin inspired by a walnut tree.

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This Los Angeles family builds smart and plans ahead.

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Frank Gehry's recognizable designs are often cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture.

The brick-clad, three-bedroom home holds an 1860s cottage within its contemporary shell.