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262 Fifth Avenue Pairs Sculptural Architecture With Serene Interiors

At 262 Fifth Avenue, the elevator shafts, major MEP risers, and service infrastructure sit outside the perimeter of the apartments. Architecture studio Meganom developed this exo-core arrangement for the 860-foot NoMad tower in collaboration with structural engineers at WSP and…
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A New Book Preserves the Lost Interiors of Ebony and Jet’s Chicago Headquarters

For decades, Ebony and Jet were among the most important publications documenting Black American life and culture, making Johnson Publishing Company the era’s most influential Black-owned media corporation. Completed in 1972, its headquarters at 820 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago…
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four pitched-roof volumes build timber-clad coastal house in belgium

Four triangular timber volumes shape coastal ‘house of cards’ House of Cards is a coastal residence in Koksijde, Belgium, designed by Vantieghem Talebi around the structural and zoning constraints of an existing foundation. The new house follows the foundation’s asymmetrical cruciform…
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Inside Local People, a Contemporary Cafe Beneath an Istanbul Dome

A dormant dome in the heart of Istanbul has been reimagined as a contemporary cafe. Designed by international design and creative studio Mitte, Local People transforms an underused structure in Başakşehir, one of the city’s densely developed residential districts, into…
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three ceramic sculptures diffuse distinct fragrances evoking puglia’s landscapes

Coco Brun translates Puglia’s eroded landscapes into ceramics Landscape Memories is an olfactory installation by French artist and designer Coco Brun that translates the landscapes of Puglia, southern Italy, into three ceramic sculptures that diffuse distinct fragrances. Developed during the D.Puglia…
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Inside the Stunning Prefab Home Built for NEGATIVE 45 Degrees!

This week I went to see a brand new Modular Home with a modern yet rugged exterior. This is the Summit from Alta Fab, a brand new prefab home that was designed to withstand all four seasons and then some.…
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A West Vancouver Home Appears to Float Among the Trees

You wouldn’t think a 7,000-square-foot West Coast modern home would settle in so perfectly on a historical site above the West Vancouver oceanfront. But Openspace Architecture made sure of it, relying on an ultra-minimal material palette of wood, concrete, and…
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10 Affordable Barndominium Kits Under $100K — Real Shells From $35K (3 Bed, 2 Bath)

Real barndominium kits starting at $35,000 — code-approved, engineered for your county, and shipped straight to your land on flatbed trucks. These 10 barndo shells go from a $35K starter all the way to a $95K dream build with room…
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planted roof extends garden over tato architects’ timber house in mibu, japan

house’s rotated timber volume responds to the existing backyard House in Mibu is a two-story timber house for a couple and their three children, designed by Tato Architects in the backyard of the family’s parental home in Mibu, Tochigi Prefecture,…
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Paola Lenti’s São Paulo Flagship Turns Architecture Into a Living Frame

For Paola Lenti’s São Paulo flagship, Armentano Arquitetura (AARQ) designed a building that knows when to recede. Wrapped in glass, dark metal, and a growing veil of vegetation, the three-story showroom acts less like a conventional retail interior and more…
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10 Prefab ADU Homes You Can Buy on Walmart, Wayfair & Home Depot Right Now From $5K

🏡 New to Tiny Homes? Start Here: Tiny House Made Easy If the idea of building a tiny house feels overwhelming, this guide was made for you. Tiny House Made Easy simplifies the entire process into clear, manageable steps —…
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Inside the Modern Prefab Tiny Home with an 8 foot Covered Porch!

One scam can cost you everything — protect yourself now, first 100 users get 20% off with code TARNOW at https://coveron.com/tarnow This week I went to the home show to see a park model that I didn’t know existed! This…
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stone-built meadows boutique hotel takes shape around gardens in rural UK

Material-led refurbishment connects the hotel to the Cotswolds The Meadows, an exclusive hotel in the Cotswolds, UK, transforms an existing property into an intimate retreat, high-end restaurant, and small boutique hotel. The proposal by Pardini Hall Architecture is rooted in…
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A Paul Rudolph Original Is Rebuilt for Modern Coastal Living

Most home renovations begin with a brief. However, this 1955 Paul Rudolph original, located in Delray Beach, Florida, began with a discovery. When Nina and Michael Marco of Casa de Marco Design purchased the former Sewell C. Biggs Residence in…
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What Architects Wish You Knew Before Building a Home (Design Masterclass)

Understanding what architects wish you knew before building a home can transform the design process from a daunting series of decisions into a considered collaboration. For The Up Studio, an architecture and interior design practice specialising in custom modern homes,…
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They Built This House to Get Their Kids Outside

Nam Sua House was designed around a surprisingly current family concern: its owners wanted their children to spend less time in front of screens and more time connected to nature. Instead of placing a garden only at the back of…
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masks, spirits, and mythical figures carry peruvian heritage into WESR’s murals across europe

WESR brings together Peruvian heritage and urban culture At the center of WESR’s practice is a continuous movement between places, cultures, and identities. Born in Chiclayo, Peru, in 1980, Danny Figueroa, known as WESR, began painting graffiti in Lima in…
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This One-Of-A-Kind Colorful Habitat Near Mexico City Hides a Stylish Housing Complex

Photo: Dimitri Roggon Among the sprawling, bustling suburbs of Mexico City, hides a quiet retreat where art, architecture, and nature become one. El Nido de Quetzalcóatl (Quetzalcóatl’s Nest) is a one-of-a-kind housing complex designed by Mexican architect Javier Senosiain. The…