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Leibal — Field House

Field House is a minimal home located in West Sussex, United Kingdom, designed by Wilkinson King Architects. At 2.6 meters tall and carved from a single piece of Valanges stone, it stands as both sentinel and symbol of Field House’s…
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Leibal — A House from Another House

A House from Another House is a minimal home located in Melbourne, Australia, designed by James Bowman Fletcher. The project begins not with demolition but with a profound respect for constraints – most notably a linear corridor that could not…
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Lviv Apartment That Embodies the Essence of Modern Minimalism

In Lviv, Ukraine, the KM Home is an apartment that spans just over 1,000 square feet and is the private residence of designer Karina Mayer and architect Danylo Koshulynskyy, co-founders of the acclaimed interior studio KOSHULYNSKYY & MAYER. Rejecting the…
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Michigan House Designed for a Collector of Whiskey + Porsches

In Birmingham, Michigan, a northern suburban neighborhood of Detroit, a distinctive residence redefines the relationship between architecture, privacy, and display. Designed by Khanna Schultz, the House for a Collector project caters to a collector with a passion for rare Porsches…
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Organic Beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater Celebrated in New Coffee Table Book

“Fallingwater: Living With and In Art,” edited by Justin Gunther and Scott W. Perkins (Rizzoli, March 2025). In 1935, Frank Lloyd Wright designed what would become his triumph in organic architecture. Towering above the waterfalls of Bear Run, in southwestern…
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Nimtim Architects creates “textured envelope” for Hemp House extension

Hempcrete and timber form the rough-hewn walls of this south London house extension, designed by local studio Nimtim Architects with a focus on low-carbon materials. Named Hemp House, the project updates a traditional semi-detached home in Upper Norwood, Croydon, to…
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How a College Laboratory Became One America’s Most Influential Brutalist Buildings

The Richards Medical Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania became one of the most influential brutalist buildings in America and paved the way for the influx of brutalist buildings you find on college campuses today. Want even more AD? Subscribe…
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Leibal — Lee Terrace

Lee Terrace is a minimal home located in London, United Kingdom, designed by Mailen Design. A shaft of light pierces through the carefully positioned skylight, casting geometric shadows across the exposed concrete ceiling of Lee Terrace – a moment that…
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Leibal — Newton Park Place

Newton Park Place is a minimalist home located in London, United Kingdom, designed by ROAR. In the leafy London suburb of Chislehurst, a humble material choice tells a compelling story of architectural evolution. Here, where Ernest Newton’s Victorian craftsmanship once…
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The Wedge(wood) House Breathes New Life Into a 1970s Classic

In Seattle’s historic Wedgwood neighborhood, a 1970s home has been revitalized for modern living, thanks to a collaboration between Best Practice Architecture and Ainslie-Davis, a family-owned contracting firm with a sentimental connection to the property. The home, originally crafted by…
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Hugh Broughton Architects conceals Kew Pumping Station with larch slats

British studio Hugh Broughton Architects has completed a timber enclosure made of interlocking larch slats to screen off a pump house for west London’s Kew Gardens. Named Kew Pumping Station, the oval-shaped structure sits above an underground tank storing 280,000…
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How Chicago Inspired The Emerald City in ‘Wicked’

Production designer Nathan Crowley breaks down how he included Americana references in the Oscar-nominated sets of ‘Wicked’. 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?…
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New Book Explores the Fascinating Role of Optical Illusions in Architecture and Design

Photo: Boa Mistura Much like a crossword, the confounding images in a new coffee table book, titled Illusion in Design, offers clues while withholding answers until the end. What are we to make of chairs floating in midair, or floors…
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An Italian Penthouse Shines With Colored Mirrors in Forlì

In the vibrant center of Forlì, Italy, within the prestigious Palazzo Calboli dall’Aste, a penthouse renovation by tissellistudioarchitetti has intersected the past with modernity. Dubbed NAP, this project transforms a 2,152-square-foot space into a residence where bold design choices live…
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Architecture for Dogs, Tear-off Calendars, Organization + More

As a dog owner, lover, and self-proclaimed professional DIY-er, I bookmarked so many blueprints from this exhibition! Architecture for Dogs is such a unique celebration of our furry companions, showcasing creative and functional designs that go beyond traditional pet spaces.…
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The Tidal House Invites Scottish Tranquility on the Solway Coast

Perched along the tranquil Solway Coast in Dumfries and Galloway, Tidal House is a contemporary retreat envisioned by Brown & Brown Architects for a retired couple transitioning from city life in Edinburgh. The clients longed for a peaceful escape amidst…
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IMA House Showcases Mexican Artists + Ocean Views in Baja

Situated along the coastline of San José del Cabo in Baja California Sur, Mexico, the IMA House by Ezequiel Farca Studio spans 38,007 square feet, spread between a main house and an accompanying guest house. The home is anchored by…
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Leibal — Grey House

Grey House is a minimal home located in Daylesford, Australia, designed by Adam Kane Architects. In the realm of contemporary design, where the pursuit of visual distinction often leads to chromatic excess, the Grey House stands as a compelling counterpoint.…