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You Can Book a Weekend Stay at Shrek’s Swamp on Airbnb

It’s been over 20 years since the first Shrek film debuted, and it is still a popular animated movie for many fans. Now, there’s a new way to experience one of the most iconic settings of the series. Airbnb is…
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The Sanctuary: An Urban Oasis That Appears to Float on Elevated Pillars

As you enter the property of The Sanctuary, you are immediately greeted by a majestic and century-old oak tree, whose canopy extends over the generous front garden. The architectural design of this urban retreat, located a short walk from downtown…
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Stone Wall Found on the Terrain Inspires Design of Modern House

The Stonington Residence is a historic gem, recently renovated and restored, located in Stonington, Connecticut, nestled amidst approximately 90 meters of coastline and expansive greenery. Perched on a small stone ledge, this house is a testament to the brilliant work…
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Artery House: Home is Where the Art Is

Welcome to Artery House, a residence that transcends the simple definition of home. This project is a living testament to the marriage of contemporary architecture and art, where the art collection is the pulsating life force that animates every room.…
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Concrete Walls Emerge from the Terrain Forming Plates that Structure this Mountain Home

Welcome to the spectacular Saddle Peak House, nestled in the majestic Santa Monica Mountains with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. This retreat is a masterpiece of design, meticulously planned to blend with the surrounding nature and provide a unique…
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Inside a Dream Beach House With An Amazing Kitchen and Interior Design (House Tour)

Mermaid Beach House by Maher Design is located along the Gold Coast’s sandy shores. Conceived as an extensive renovation, this beach house pays deference to its coastal locale through intelligent planning of the architecture and thoughtful material combinations for the…
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Spend a Night in These Renovated 1920s Train Carriages to Experience Luxurious Rail Travel

Have you ever wished you could travel back in time? Well, there’s a place that will immediately transport you back 100 years for the night. After completing a $19 million renovation, The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo presents completely…
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Massive Animal-Shaped Architecture Taking Inspiration From Their Natural Surroundings

Margherita Cole is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and illustrator based in Southern California. She holds a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from Wofford College, and an MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from…
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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,…
Architecture | Property Blog

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…