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The East Coast of Tasmania is home to many natural wonders with its amazing coastline attracting tourists from all across the planet. It is here that you will find the innovative and eco-friendly Freycinet Lodge. A fabulous retreat that already…

There are a few features that make a comeback every now and then and trends that last for more than a few seasons and alter homes across the world. With aging homes getting modern makeovers and adaptive reuse of structures…

Designed in 1966 by Wright’s student Herb DeLevie, this home in Madison, Wisconsin, includes an unusual converted sunroom. Located in the capital city of Madison, Wisconsin, The Max and Arlyne Hurwitz House balances Wright-inspired design cues with a few twists.…

The Italian architect is on a mission to transform the world's cities into lush living landscapes—and his next target is Cairo. In 2014, Stefano Boeri Architetti built the world’s first Vertical Forest in Milan—and now the firm is setting its…

In Englishman Bay, where his relatives have summered since the 19th century, a musician builds an idyllic hideaway for his family and their three parrots. “When I was growing up, we went to a little log cabin in Maine,” says…

Now through August 22, save 15% (and score free shipping) on a slew of perfect pieces that are sure to liven up your living room. Does your living room need a bit of a style refresh before fall descends upon…

When it comes to unusual design that moves away from the mundane and gives homeowners a fresh perspective on spatial rearrangement, the House Between Trees in Brazil comes up trumps. Designed by Ateliê de Arquitetura Líquida, the design of the…

Hotel Casa, which debuted in the 1950s, emerges as an all-day fashionable hangout in Amsterdam East. In the late 1950s, four entrepreneurial students, armed with just 100 Dutch guilders (around $50), dreamed up the Casa Academica Foundation. It was intended…

This late-’80s home by Sean Madigan and Stephen Donald features a facade of recycled bricks and a hollowed-out concrete pillar at the core. Take a walk along Murray Mews, a cobblestone side street in London, and you might be surprised…

On San Juan’s largest island, a beat-up cluster of cabins gain new life as a fun-filled and environmentally sensitive getaway for a family, their friends, and future generations. Even after starting a family, a young couple in Washington never lost…

A completely transformative renovation opened this former tract home up to views, light, and its stunning outdoor setting. It's all about the views, but this residence wasn't always this way. What is now a metal and cedar stunner situated on…

The Good Haus celebrates the intersection between design and performance – and seeks to be an example of a “good house”. The house is the family home of principals Mela Breen and David Good (designer and builder) – and playfully…

A beautifully decorated party table has the power to be the focal point of your next fete. Do you keep it simple with one centerpiece? Do you cover it in portion-sized edibles that guests can grab and go? Is there…

Years of regrettable remodels had obscured the Guthrie House’s origins, but Marina and Avalon Rossi uncovered its roots and decided to restore the architect’s vision. When the Avi Ross Group bought the Guthrie House in Palm Springs four years ago,…

Designed in 1957 by Buff, Straub, & Hensman for the Frank family, this historic home has a starring role in the Amazon series “Transparent.” This distinctive residence in Pasadena, California, has had its share of stardom since being built by…

We admire designs that bring in contrasting styles, finishes and even stitch together inspirations from different eras. But this becomes an even more challenging task when you wish to combine traditional Japanese style with modernity and wish to do so…

The Camperdown Warehouse designed by Archer Office in Sydney, Australia is anything but your usual home with its polished modern finishes and a lovely rear yard. This revamped and rejuvenated contemporary house was an old car assembly factory built in…

Remixing the gabled shed, this relaxed and refined summer home opens up to shoreline views. Just south of Cape Cod on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, a Boston–based family wanted to build a summer retreat next to the shoreline. They…