The four-room compound’s allover velvety black cladding contrasts its grassy setting. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Veddinge, Denmark Architect: Förstberg Ling / @forstberg_ling Footprint: 915 square feet Structural Engineer: Ronny Malm Cabinetry Design: Ali Atié…
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After moving back to New York from Japan, one woman calls an old college friend at Khanna Schultz Architecture to design a solar-powered house that can feed electricity back to the grid. After dreaming of having a home in the Hamptons for years, one woman finally decided to make it a reality. “I have a…
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In New Orleans, design firm Mason Ros came up with a gallery-like addition that links an 1830s-era Creole cottage to its next-door neighbor. Welcome to How They Pulled It Off, where we take a close look at one particularly challenging aspect of a home design and get the nitty-gritty details about how it became a…
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Calming interiors open up to verdant gardens and tranquil indoor/outdoor living. 6529 E Camino De Los Ranchos Street in Scottsdale, Arizona, is currently listed at $3,495,000 by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Nestled in a neighborhood near Scottsdale Quarter, Kierland Commons, and Old Town Scottsdale, this home was designed as a quiet sanctuary that brings…
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A sleek and soothing escape in Bel Air awaits. 10560 Dolcedo Way in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed at $8,995,000 by Shamon Shamonki at Sotheby’s International Realty – Brentwood Brokerage. This newly reimagined modern farmhouse is nestled within a coveted enclave of prestigious Lower Bel Air, minutes away from the iconic Bel Air Hotel. …
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The city’s seismologist turned climate disaster expert wants better building codes but isn’t waiting around for them. For decades, seismologist Lucy Jones was best known for coming on live TV after an earthquake to reassure a shaky Los Angeles—and remind Angelenos to prepare for the “big one.” But in recent years, she’s been broadening her…
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The 1948 L.A. home has long been held by the same family, and it still has its original windows, built-ins, and fireplace. Location: 3500 Meier Street, Los Angeles, California Price: $1,595,000 Year Built: 1948 Architect: Gregory Ain Footprint: 1,096 square feet (3 bedrooms, 1 bath) Lot Size: 0.16 Acres From the Agent: “One of the more original of…
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The structure now includes a two-level live/work flat punctuated by a circular window and sculptural wooden stair. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Wandlitz-Lanke, Germany Architect: Christoph Wagner Architekten Footprint: 4,090 square…
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Muse can't replicate the power of an interior designer, but when you have a blank slate, the tool can at least help guide your direction. My approach to decorating can be summed up in three words: less is more. I’m at my best in a relatively organized home with clean surfaces and unobstructed corners that…
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A retractable unit turns the 312-square-foot flat into an office space with flatpack chairs and fold-out desks. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: São Paulo, Brazil Architect: Studio Papaya / @studio.papaya Footprint:…
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