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Shanghai’s Dynamic Grand Opera House Resembles an Unfolding Fan

Photo: David Sommer Peppered throughout Snøhetta’s prestigious portfolio are several performing arts centers, found all over the world. Throughout the past 20 years, the Oslo-based architecture and design firm has conceived of such renowned projects as the Norwegian National Opera…
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How to Shop Flea Markets Like a Pro

Interior designer Ross Cassidy is here to teach you how to shop flea and antiques markets like a pro! Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! → https://bit.ly/4jBCUMl Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest…
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herzog & de meuron to redesign 1960s california campus for eames institute museum

modernist warehouse to become eames museum The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity announces plans to convert the former Birkenstock campus in Novato, California, into an art and design museum open to the public. Located just north of San Francisco, the…
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This Cobble Hill Townhouse Finds New Life Awash in Sunlight

Sunrooms, solariums, and conservatories – the history of these light-soaked spaces dates back thousands of years originating as ancient temporal structures that allowed early civilizations to commune with the stars. Whether in practical application or through aesthetic appeal, contemporary iterations…
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Inside a Hidden LA Greenhouse Full of the World’s Rarest Plants | Architectural Digest

Today on Architectural Digest, we’re joined by AD100 landscape designer Carlos Campos Morera to tour the Geoponika greenhouse. Tucked away in a former truck loading bay within a Los Angeles industrial estate, this extraordinary urban greenhouse is home to some…
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Take 5: A Grand Armchair, Quiet Town, Fire Island + More

Why paint the peacock? I love seeing classic pieces, from fashion to home furnishings, pulled from the archives and revived in a way that remains true to the original vision. The Pavone Armchair marks a reintroduction of now-iconic seating by…
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Leibal — Sobremesa House

Sobremesa House is a minimal home located in London, United Kingdom, designed by Studio McW. The curved marble backsplash catches the morning light, its Violetta stone surface rippling with veins that seem to move like water frozen mid-flow. This single…
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Notre-Dame Is Getting a Digital Twin That Is Accurate Down to the Inch

Photo: Ali Sabbagh via Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0 On December 7, 2024, Notre-Dame finally reopened its doors, nearly six years after a devastating fire tore through the iconic gothic cathedral. During that time, more than 2,000 craftspeople, including architects, carpenters,…
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i29 Designs a Serene Multigenerational Home in the Netherlands

Surrounded by lush trees, i29 has completed a refined and future-oriented addition to a home in the Netherlands – an independent residence designed specifically for the older generation. Tucked alongside the family’s primary home, the new 1,076-square-foot Senior Shelter structure exemplifies…
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How to Design a Kitchen for a Small Apartment

Architect Hugo Vince of Atelier HA and artist Caroline Derveaux show you around their tiny Paris apartment. Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! → https://bit.ly/4jBCUMl Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube?…
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Nicholas Potts Transforms Watergate Apartment into Glamorous Pied-à-Terre

Few addresses in America carry the weight of history quite like Washington, D.C.’s Watergate Complex. Known worldwide as the site of the scandal that toppled President Richard Nixon, the name “Watergate” has become shorthand for political curiosity. Yet beneath the…
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Stunning Tuscan Vineyard Marries Modern Design With Traditional Winemaking

When you think of Italian wines, Chianti surely comes to mind. But you’ve never seen a winery in Chianti quite like Antinori’s. Opened in 2012, Antinori nel Chianti Classico is a triumph of modern architecture and traditional viticulture. Nestled into…
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Why Do London Skyscrapers Look Like That? | Walking Tour | Architectural Digest

Today, AD joins architect Nick Potts in London to explore the city’s unique skyline. From the Gherkin to the Cheesegrater and the Walkie Talkie, these skyscrapers are as iconic for their nicknames as they are for their bold, unusual designs.…
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Man Spends 21 Years Hand-Carving Miniature Model of NYC With Nearly 1 Million Buildings

With its distinct architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and global perspective, it should come as no surprise that New York City has served as a consistent source of inspiration for artists. The city has been sensitively photographed, tiled over with mosaics,…
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vinklu inserts triangular prism into narrow urban gap for coffee shop in romania

vinklu completes the chapel in romania A narrow void between buildings in northern Bucharest has been reimagined as a transparent volume of calm and luminosity to host a new outlet for Boiler Coffee. Designed by Ștefan Păvaluță of Romanian studio…
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Atsushi Shindo Reimagines Resin and Gravity With The Great Tree

At JAPAN SHOP 2025 this year, Arakawa and Koshin Planning presented an exhibition together designed around the theme of “Ever Origin.” The brands tapped Japanese designer Atsushi Shindo who created the “The Great Tree” installation for the booth that invited…
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Leibal — Carlton Cottage

Carlton Cottage is a minimal home located in Carlton, Australia, designed by Lovell Burton. The cottage’s transformation begins with water – both its absence and abundance. Situated at what was once a natural watercourse feeding the Yarra River, the site…
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The Salmon House Offers Layered Design and Urban Warmth

Set atop Northcote’s Ruckers Hill, Salmon House by Australian studio True Story is a striking, multi-level residence that merges sculptural architecture with nuanced interiors. Designed by True Story’s Dan Gayfer and Lewis Marash, the home is a space that responds…