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WonKy embraces reclaimed materials for woodland education centre in London

An old shipping container and military parachute make up The Clearing education centre that architecture studio WonKy has created in Lesnes Abbey Woods in London. Located in the borough of Bexley, The Clearing is used for lessons in woodwork, nature…

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Connor McDavid Wanted a Speakeasy Basement

Connor McDavid and his wife went for a speakeasy vibe in their basement bar. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 Read…

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Remote Island Transformed Into Tranquil Resort Merges Japanese and Danish Design

Inspired by the design of a traditional Japanese house, BIG‘s NOT A HOTEL Setouchi merges Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetics. Located on Sagi Island, the firm’s vision brings three villas and a restaurant to the island’s southwestern cape. BIG’s plan prioritizes…

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Chelsea Residence Pays Homage to Manhattan’s Lost Artists’ Lofts

As glass and steel continue to pierce the sky, a growing number of homeowners are trading tower residences for older buildings modest in story – homes akin to the artists’ lofts that made New York City a cultural epicenter during…

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Leibal — Curvilinear Serenity

Curvilinear Serenity is a minimalist residence located in Garðabær, Iceland, designed by ARG architects. This single-family home on the Arnarnes peninsula stands as a tribute to the area’s rich heritage, preserving the character of its predecessor while embracing modern design.…

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House Caroline: A Contemporary A-Frame Addition in Toronto

Nestled in the Leslieville neighborhood of Toronto, Canada, House Caroline (great name!) is a modern A-framed addition to a Victorian home from the 1850s. The project, designed by Reign Architects, marries historical charm with modern functionality. Once a partitioned and…

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The Permanence of Form from Vernacular to Rationalism: Giuseppe…

Giuseppe Pagano was a central figure in Italian architecture of the first part of the 20th century. Along with his practice as a rationalist architect and his political engagement, which led him to leave the Fascist Party, join the Resistance,…

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Leibal — Renovation of Old Buildings

Renovation of Old Buildings is a minimalist residential project located in Hangzhou, China, designed by Outlooker Design. There is a prevailing perception that old Chinese architecture is unattractive, outdated, and even unappealing, with people often preferring playgrounds over modern gardens.…

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Messner Architects clads RVTK apartments in Italy with contrasting facades

Italian studio Messner Architects has extended and reconfigured a house in South Tyrol to create three apartments, each with a contrasting exterior finish of plaster, wood and metal. Named RVTK, the building overlooking the town of Silandro was originally built…

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Bridgerton Uses a Real 300 Year-Old Pianoforte

The pianoforte featured in the Bridgerton home is 300 years old and requires daily tuning because it’s so delicate. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest…

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Cedric Burgers Talks the Best of Canada, His Go-To Chair + More

Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LEED AP, and Accredited Passivhaus Designer Cedric Burgers had some help being set up for success, thanks to parents who fostered a creative culture and hard work. “In retrospect, it had a monumental influence on the young…

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Abandoned Island in Seoul Will Be Transformed Into Lush Multi-Level Public Park

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She…

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3,937-Foot-Long Pergola Looks Like a Winding Dragon From Above in China

While most architecture sits still, silently watching the passage of time, there are other, more playful types of structures that draw from nature to change with the seasons. A beautiful example of this is Emerald Screen Pergola, a dragon-shaped 3,937-foot-long…

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Toronto’s Canvas House Has an Undulating Sculptural Facade

Amidst the stately Georgian homes of Forest Hill in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, stands a square house that’s a work of art designed by architectural firm PARTISANS. Canvas House’s innovative design and sculptural facade set it apart, making it a noteworthy…

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Leibal — Trove

Trove is a minimalist home located in London, United Kingdom, designed by Flawk with NIKJOO. Ashley Law, founder and director of Flawk, purchased the house as her permanent residence in November 2022. This personal project evolved into the formation of…

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wooden louvers run along kyoto office space’s entire interior by ujizono architects

ujizono architects converts Kyoto Parking Lot into Office Space WA House by ujizono architects exemplifies the thoughtful renovation of a former parking lot into functional office spaces in Kyoto, Japan. Drawing from Kyoto’s architectural traditions, the design emphasizes a seamless…

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Hayatsu Architects references Japanese architecture for cold food store in Cumbria

A wooden frame covered with decorative Japanese Shikkui-style plaster defines The Farmer’s Arms Cold Food Store in the Lake District, designed by London studio Hayatsu Architects. The pavilion contains a cooking area and cold food store for fermented goods made…

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Benny Blanco Is Not a Crystals Guy

The energy in Benny Blanco’s home comes from the art. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 Read another article:Botany as an…