18 Brilliant Barn Conversions That Merge Past and Present
Despite their humble origins, these converted barns are anything but ordinary.
A Pink Corridor Connects the Past With the Present in a Victorian Cottage
A brick and fuchsia tunnel creates a time warp in this semi-detached Victorian in a Melbourne suburb.
At Lasvit’s New Czech Headquarters, the Past and Present Are in Conversation at Every Turn
Prague architects OV-A won the competition for the glass manufacturer’s unconventional, four-building work hub situated in a...
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.
A Perfume Magnate Renovates a House With a Murky Past Outside Paris
The 1960s building is a concrete masterpiece—but who really designed it?
A Couple Embrace Wabi-Sabi Design to Travel Back to the Past
Enveloped by lush greenery, this contemporary Taiwanese apartment marries Zen elements with sleek, minimalist design.
A Renovated Pagan House in the Swiss Alps Puts Guests in Touch With the Past
A sprinkling of modernity resurrects an exquisite medieval alpine home.
How Jaguar Creates the Cars of the Future While Celebrating its Past
Jaguar is leaping into the future with a new design studio that can model a car in two weeks flat—but the British brand hasn’t...
In Los Feliz, Past and Present Converge in a Hillside ADU
A prefab ADU transforms a lot that houses a 1947 home—and adds a new rental unit in the process.
Packing Is a Thing of the Past Thanks to This Collaboration Between Rent the Runway and W Hotels
A curated, luggage-free wardrobe awaits you with Rent the Runway Travel Concierge.
The Past Meets the Present in This Revamped Rummer Home Listed for $990K
Set just 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon, the renovated midcentury comes with new built-ins, fresh tile, and a detached...
Courting the Past
When considering courthouse architecture, “community” isn’t always the first word that comes to mind.
Before & After: A Single Door Connects This San Francisco Bungalow’s Past With Its Future
“You feel like you’re walking through a time machine,” says architect Robert Edmonds.
A Dynamic Mixed-Use Project in Bozeman, Montana, Bridges Past and Present
Celebrating the natural and built landscape, this mixed-use project takes cues from its agrarian surroundings.
Past Meets Present in This Fresh Addition to a Centuries-Old English Farmhouse
A light-filled extension by Tom Turner Architects nods to the history and craft of a 17th-century home.
The Past Meets the Present in This 1920s Hollywood Hills Tudor Asking $2.9M
With original mahogany beams, built-ins, and bright bathroom tile, the L.A. residence radiates period charm.
They Made a New Life in Australia, and Built a Family Home That Merges Past and Present
A couple from India gives their brick residence heritage touches that remind them of where they started and how far they’ve come.
The Past Meets the Present in This Rebuilt L.A. Midcentury Listed for $10.5M
The 1951 home was designed by Case Study architect Thornton M. Abell—and it’s been restored from the ground up by its current...
House of Futures Past
Prince Charles, long an advocate of sustainability in architecture—including the use of natural building materials and the...
An L.A. Hotel Reconnects With its Feminist Roots Via a Vibrant, Art-Filled Renovation
Studio Collective brought Hotel Figueroa into the present with a contemporary renovation that embraces the past.
Before & After: A Jumbled San Francisco Home Gets a Timeless Makeover
Malcolm Davis balances the past with the present to craft a beautiful home that stands the test of time.
Snag This Radiant and Revamped Loft in Detroit for $324K
Carved out of a 100-year-old building, this airy pad stylishly blends the past and the present.
This Revived 19th-Century Home Keeps Its Character Even With a Minimalist Interior
A renovation brings this abode into the present.
The Master Plans of a Modern Past
Architects have always dreamed big about city life—these iconic utopian visions bring us back to the future.
8 Barn Houses For Modern Living
Rooted in the past yet decidedly in the present, these converted barns embrace their history, but take on a modern twist.
Remaking the Past: Simon Watts
In June 2003, Simon Watts, a San Francisco furniture maker and author of the book Building a Houseful of Furniture, returned from...
A Renovation Breathes New Life Into a Thatched Cottage in Brittany
A thatched cottage on the French coastline gets a second chance with a stunning renovation that blends past and present.
A 1940s Beach Home Is Restored Into a Gorgeous Clubhouse in L.A.
Sited in a historic Venice Beach Craftsman, Habitas is a new exclusive clubhouse that marries the past with the present.
A DIY Couple Build a Farm-Fresh Retreat in the Canadian Countryside
Working with architect Nova Tayona, a Toronto-based couple create a family farmhouse that merges past and present.
An Oral History of the Parklet
Designers, urbanists, and activists dive into the past, present, and future of the idea that saved dining out during the pandemic.
The Woman Who Grew Up in This L.A. Home Returned to Give it a Stunning Renovation
This 2,272-square-foot house may be part of the owner's past, but its upgraded features make it entirely present.
A Melbourne Victorian Is Lovingly Renovated to Extend its Life Story
The owners of a historic property in Melbourne see it as having a past, present, and future.
This Charming Wooden Barn in the Netherlands Utilizes Every Part of the Tree
Century-old oak trees are fused with modern-day materials to create a barn rooted in the past that serves the present.
Your Walls Need to Be Introduced to Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year
Say goodbye to greige and hello to First Light, Benjamin Moore’s soft, airy pink that’s the new go-to neutral for any room in...
Say “Cześć!” to the Baltic Sea at This Minimalist Polish Resort
Camppinus Park looks to both the past and the present, blending smart tech and historical aesthetics together in eight restrained...
Grab This Dazzling Detroit Loft in a Historic School Building For $450K
Blending the past with the present, this 100-year-old building is a treasure trove of timeless charm, modern features, and...

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