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Building a Dream Home on a Hidden Beach in New Zealand (House Tour)

On the north-eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula lies Waimataruru, a dream home by Pac Studio and Kristina Pickford Design. Positioned just above the beach and embraced by a regenerating native forest, Waimataruru is the dream home of Kristina Pickford,…
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Where Are These Modern Architectural Wonders? Guess the City [Quiz]

Jessica Stewart is a Contributing Writer 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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Inside A Modern Brick House Design by An Award-Winning Architect (House Tour)

The revitalisation of this heritage brick house by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design was grounded on the ethos of changing as much as necessary but as little as possible. Located in the eclectic neighbourhood of South Yarra in Melbourne, William…
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Architect Santiago Calatrava to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Left: Santiago Calatrava (Photo: © Thomas Hoeffgen via Florence Biennale) | Right: Detail of the Lyon Saint Exupery airport railway station (Photo: _luSh_/Depositphotos) Esteemed architect Santiago Calatrava is being honored by the Florence Biennale of Art and Design for his…
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Explore the Stunning Medieval Mosaic Floors of the Duomo Di Siena

“The She-Wolf of Siena” mosaic. (Photo: Tango7174 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0) Decoration is usually found on the walls, but why not the ceilings and floors too? That’s clearly what the medieval artists and architects who built the 13th-century…
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Notre-Dame Spire is Being Rebuilt According to Original 19th Century Designs After Collapsing From the 2019 Fire

The 2019 fire raged after construction sparked destruction. (Photo: Wandrille de Préville via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0) In April 2019, the world watched in horror as the roof of Paris’s famous Notre-Dame cathedral was consumed by flames. Racing up…
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Dazzling Elements of Ancient Islamic Architecture We Still See Today

The facade of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, a masterpiece of the Iranian architecture, built between 1602 – 1619 during the Safavid dynasty (Photo: Stock Photos from Athikhom Saengchai/Shutterstock) Islamic architecture is one of the world’s most celebrated building traditions. Known for…
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Meyer Davis: Defining Elegance and Vision in Interior Design

Few names command the same amount of respect and affection in the field of interior design as Meyer Davis. This multi-disciplinary design studio, founded by Will Meyer and Grey Davis, has earned a prominent niche in the market by providing…
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josep ferrando unveils new building for torcuato di tella university in buenos aires

josep ferrando architecture unveils the new torcuato di tella university building in buenos aires, argentina. presented as a rigorously open organization of particular rhythms and sequences, the project integrates the diversity of the campus into a single spatial and structural…
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20 Copper Backsplashes That Prove Chic and Timeless

Metallics are an undeniably hot trend in home design, and they’ve continued their stay in the ‘hot trends’ chart for a few seasons now. While brass and stainless steel definitely find more space in the modern kitchen, the warm allure…
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How To Incorporate The Danish Art of Hygge Into Your Home

In Denmark, hygge means creating a pleasing, cozy, and warm atmosphere, enjoying the good things that life has to offer in the company of cherished people. To some, hygge might appear as an art form, but in essence, it is…
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Hawaiian Home Situated Next To 300-Year-Old Lava Flow

Living next to an old lava flow does sound like an exciting prospect – even if it is one that is 300 years old. But for the residents of Maui, Hawaii dealing with fiery volcanoes and lava flows is a…
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Trends Watch: Rustic Kitchens with Colorful Charm Welcome Winter in Style!

As winter starts to really take over the world outside, we are looking for more and more ways in which we can add warmth to our own home. The cozier the interior, the better it is this time of the…
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Expansive Rear Courtyard and Polished Entry Shape this Lavish Texas Home

There are times when a home is more about functionality rather than aesthetics and frugality takes precedence over eye-catching architecture. Then there are occasions when architects are allowed to express themselves in much more fluid and fluent fashion – even…
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Artist’s Muse: Space-Savvy Tiny Home Designed for a Writer

Great writing is hard work. It is also the easiest thing to do; if you have the talent for it and also the right environment to allow creativity to flourish. Writers and artists need solitude, space and silence – a…
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Trending Accents For Your Home Office: Stunning Metallics and Touches of Nature

2020 meant we saw the rise of the home office. Modern homes have transformed spare bedrooms and even apartment-dwellers have made space for the home office. We even saw classic homes are welcoming extensions that add a home office which…
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12 Ways To Make Monochrome Work In Your Home

While monochrome typically refers to black and white, it also includes grayscale (a range of grey tones from black to white) and shades of one color. Those old black-and-white movies picture monochrome in motion, and black-and-white photos often capture a…
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Abstract and Amazing: Geometric Shelves Create Stunning Modern Displays

A beautiful modern home is as much about ergonomics as it is about aesthetics. It is the balance between the two that makes its pleasing on the eye and efficient as well. Space-savvy décor and smart furniture that multi-tasks are…