A Pair of Fashion Insiders Renovate a Flat in Moshe Safdie’s Habitat ’67
They wanted their unit—one of 148 in the landmark prefab housing complex—to harmonize with the Montreal building’s original...
A Look Back at Habitat ’67 with Moshe Safdie
The architect reflects on his visionary experiment in modular housing and shares his thoughts on the future of prefabrication.
An Iconic T-Shaped Apartment Receives a Modern Makeover
A unit in Montreal's historic housing complex Habitat 67 is reborn into a sleek, airy abode.
Why There’s More to Montreal Than Expo 67, According to an Architect
Dispassionate about his hometown’s de rigueur "City of Design" designation, Gilles Saucier shows us his image of the city.
This Slender Concrete Home in Brazil Feels Like an Urban Jungle
Cleverly placed apertures pierce this skinny residence in Maringá, granting the lush interior an airy feel.
6 Striking Prefab Homes in Seattle
From a floating home to LEED Platinum-certified dwellings, the Emerald City is a stronghold for eco-conscious prefab housing.
Scandinavian Style Revives This Montreal Home
A clever design team brings a dash of Scandinavian style to a Danish executive’s flat in a renovated Montreal triplex.
Flutes, Chili Peppers, and Frying Pans: How Symbols Enable 900 Million to Vote in India
The emblems of India's political parties make voting ballots easy to decode—even for those who can't read or write.
Moshe Safdie’s Son Reflects on Growing Up in His Father’s Visionary Prefab Experiment, Habitat ’67
“As it happens, Habitat’s groundbreaking also coincided with the realization of another of my father’s projects: me. And thus...
9 Stunning Examples of Homes Built on and Around Cliffs
Although not for the faint of heart, a cliffside home can offer the excitement of living on the edge, as well as unparalleled...
Copper’s Known to Combat Viruses—Can it Help With Public Health?
Copper’s comeback could be beneficial for more than just interior design.
Brand-New Secondhand
Fifteen minutes from downtown Seattle, architects Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo transformed the neighborhood dump—a lot that had...
11 Modern Prefab Homes That Cost Less Than $100,000
On budget and on trend, these small, affordable prefab homes fill a huge hole in the housing marketplace.
Journey by Design: Marfa, Texas
Big names and installations in art and design make this small town in Texas a significant destination.
An Insider's Guide to Palm Springs Modernism Week 2019
If you haven't already marked your calendar—now's the time. Here’s how to make the most of Palm Springs Modernism Week.
Start the New Year Right With These Can’t-Miss January Sales
New year, new you. Revamp your living spaces, wardrobe, and beauty routine with the help of some irresistible deals.
9 Smart Home Devices For Aging in Place
With these systems and connected devices installed, your smart home can help take care of you in your golden years.
The Best Year-End Sales on Everything From Comforters to Cookies
Free shipping on baked goods is just the beginning.
In Upstate New York, a Myron Goldfinger Masterpiece Seeks $1.5M
Perched on nearly six acres, the 1979 home has an angular roofline, 24-foot-tall ceilings, and massive glass sliders that open to...
The H-Bus Drops
The first hydrogen-fuel-cell public transit bus west of the Mississippi will make its debut this coming spring in beautiful...
Angel Investors
For over ten years, Angel Street Thrift Shop has attracted savvy Manhattanites to Chelsea–those with the bravery and general...
Modern Wall Clocks
We’ve started a new year and entered a new era of strained economics, so now more than ever is the time to be on top of...
Ask the Expert: Gift-Buying Tips from Rob Fissmer of Vitsœ
Rob Fissmer of the furniture company Vitsœ shares his gift ideas.
A Sleek Contemporary Home in Ontario Seeks $8M
A movie theater, wine cellar with tasting room, and car elevator are just a few of the amenities this home offers.
An A. Quincy Jones–Designed Home With a Pool and Koi Pond Lists for $3M Near L.A.
The legendary architect designed the sprawling private estate for Hollywood couple Linda Gray and Ed Thrasher in 1973.
The Home That Kick-Started Frank Lloyd Wright’s Solo Career Lists for $2M
Located just outside Chicago, the 1894 Winslow House offers 5,000 square feet packed with well-preserved built-ins and decorative...
From the Archive: When Dad Is a Starchitect
The adult offspring of famous architects share what it was like to use their fathers’ buildings as playgrounds.
1959 VESPA 400 Micro Car
The little Car that never got big.
A Boutique Hotel That Captures the Creative Spirit of Barcelona
Some believe that the best design comes from projects that involve a collaborative effort, combining the visions of multiple...
Budget Breakdown: In the Netherlands, a Historic Thatched Cottage Meets a $97K Prefab
Manta North delivers a tiny ADU to the backyard of a traditional home with just a single day of on-site construction.
Budget Breakdown: An Aussie Architect Builds a Beach House With Million-Dollar Views for $270K
After spending about $247K on land, Matt Goodman saved on square footage and splurged on glazing to build a minimalist getaway on...
LA's Restored Overlook Park
This week LA unveiled its newest park, a 50-acre greenspace that sits 500 feet above the city just southwest of Downtown, on a...
Budget Breakdown: A Butter-Yellow, Swooped-Roof Houston Home Gets a Secret Addition for $507K
Inflection Architecture adds 700 square feet to a century-old Texas bungalow by tucking a new second story just beyond street...
Is the Future of the Outdoors...Indoors?
In an increasingly extreme climate reality, man-made environments that simulate nature might present surprising design lessons.

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