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Ever Wanted to Stay in an Ancient Trullo in Puglia, Italy?
Experience the unique architectural heritage of Italy’s Apulia region at Brindisi Trulli, an ancient trullo that was transformed...
10 Incredible Cave Hotels and Vacation Rentals
Structures built into the sides of cliffs and mountains have existed since the prehistoric days.
A Modernist Cube Rises in the Ancient City of Casablanca
Balancing global styles with Moroccan standards, a geometric concrete home catches the eye without sticking out.
Stay at a Greek Island Villa Among the Ruins of a 14th-Century Castle
Resting along the crest of a volcanic crater on the little-known island of Nisyros in the Aegean Sea, Villa Nemésis marries the...
Modern Meets Ancient in a Renovated Italian Vacation Home
The acclaimed Italian designers Ludovica+Roberto Palomba carve a serene retreat out of a 17th-century oil mill in Salento,...
An Ancient Building Technique Readies a Spanish Farmhouse for the Future
This finalist for the TERRA Award belongs to a growing mound of eco-friendly earthen architecture.
A Chilean Cabin Rises Amidst Ancient Trees in the Andes Mountains
Returning to its roots, local firm Iragüen Viñuela Arquitectos creates a gable-roofed vacation home while preserving the...
A Ceramicist’s Family Home Is Inspired by the Ancient Art of Pottery
Crafted from natural materials that will evolve over time, this courtyard house in Phoenix embraces the subtle imperfections of...
How the Ancient Concept of “Shakkei” Can Enhance the Beauty of Your Home
The traditional East Asian design principle involves incorporating elements of a distant landscape, or “borrowed scenery,” into a...
Before & After: An Ancient Barcelona Apartment Gets a Colorful, Chic Makeover
After a complete renovation, a drab 700-square-foot apartment in Barcelona is now a bright and vibrant home thanks to Colombo and...
How Ancient Technologies Can Show Us the Way to More Sustainable Building
We present four case studies on more viable ways of living in mountains, forests, wetlands, and deserts.
An Architect’s Weekend Home Along the French Riviera Borrows Stones From Ancient Ruins
Inside an old restaurant erected using pieces of the Trophy of Augustus, architect Jeremy Biermann layers in more locally sourced...
Modernism for an Ancient Pastime
One of Boston's newest additions is the Kollel of Greater Boston—a post-graduate Talmudic research institute that trains future...
Making Ancient Cultures Look Modern
Driaan Claassen combines a variety of materials and a love of history to create distinct objects.
She Dreamed of Living in an Ancient Tower—and It Came True
In France, artist Eva Claessens transforms a crumbling ruin into an ethereal home and studio.
In London, a Houseboat With Ancient Moorings Hits the Market for £650K
Set on the sandy shoreline where the Mayflower set sail for the US in 1620, Dunregan House comes with four bedrooms, skyline...
A “Dune”-Esque Home in the Moroccan Desert Draws Water From Ancient Canals
A steady supply sustains the off-grid house, which is kept cool by indoor pools, strategically placed apertures, and thick mud...
This Hawaiian Cabin Is Volcanically Cool
Kūono is a modern retreat deep in the heart of an ancient forest.
One Night in a Natural Cave Hotel in the Ancient Sassi of Matera, Italy
Once known for their squalid living conditions, the prehistoric limestone warrens have been repurposed as lodgings, bars, and...
Will We Innovate a Solution to Water Scarcity?
Ancient and emerging technologies promise sustainable answers to water shortages.

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