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Donald Judd and Japanese shoji screens are some of the inspirations behind designer Amy Kwok’s renovated kitchen in Noe Valley. “It’s important to make a space reflect the people who inhabit it,” designer Amy Kwok says. It’s a philosophy she…

Sustainability is a key factor that is shaping many residences across the globe in the last few years and it is no different with the Pipa House designed by Bernardes Arquitetura in Brazil. Created by the architects for a couple…

Finding new purpose for old structures often means taking a cue from the past and integrating the old with the new in a seamless manner. Nestled on the beautiful Vashon Island in Washington, this gorgeous home was once a shipbuilder’s…

In Vaucluse, where he spent his childhood summers, architect Timothee Mercier converts a dilapidated farmhouse into a minimalist home. The region of Vaucluse—known for its small villages, lavender fields, truffles, and wine—is the pinnacle of southern French charm. And here,…

After treating their fixer-upper to a four-year remodel, creatives Danielle Moore and Bryan Wang are adapting to a new normal. Luck was on Danielle Moore and Bryan Wang’s side when they found their Berkeley home after a six-month search—a “real…

This radical home along Japan’s Tokaido road, the country’s historic eastern sea route, doubles as an art gallery and studio. If a roof is angled sharply enough, it becomes a wall. Such is the case in 8.5 House, a 940-square-foot…

Giving an old home a new lease of life is a task that requires a delicate balance between the old and the new. That is particularly true for this classic cottage Down Under that on the North Shore where the…

Stunning period renovation–authentic down to the original brick and stucco walls and cypress floors– of the old servant's quarters in a historic Creole-style townhouse built int he heart of the Vieux Carre, the French Quarter, by French businessman Antione Bordeaux…

These pearls of wisdom are lessons for life and design. Mother knows best, as the saying goes, and it holds true for the designers and architects who shared their memories with us for Mother’s Day. From instilling an appreciation for…

Staying home for prolonged periods of time can be difficult for every one of us. Of course, you can make it a whole lot easier with a house that exactly meet your needs and also wraps you in a bit…

LEED and Passive House have become gold standards for energy-efficient homebuilding—but some say there’s a better way. “If you feel like you’ve met the standard, feel free to buy yourself a plaque,” says Michael Maines, a residential designer in Palermo,…

Architect Edgar Papazian turns a 1965 kit-of-parts cabin in Sag Harbor into a full-time home for his family. Architect Edgar Papazian and his wife, Michelle, weren’t immediately sure how to make the dilapidated A-frame cabin they’d purchased in Sag Harbor,…

Every New York City apartment has a style of its own and each one brings with it something unique in terms of how décor is used and overall visual appeal. This Downtown NYC apartment is no different with Rinaldi Interiors…

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs. How To Design With Patterned Rugs Decorating with statement rugs is often challenging, so here are some tips and tricks to help guide the process. …

The decommissioned structure was built in the 1950s for France’s La Cité Radieuse Housing Project in Briey-en-Forêt. When you hear the name Le Corbusier—the master designer and pioneer of the modern movement—chances are a boiler room is not the first…

What a home demands in terms of design solutions is very different with regards to each homeowner. You want the house to respond to the specific needs of those living in it and this means there can be times when…

Apartment living is all about maximizing space and finding a floor plan that specifically works for you. This generally means architects and designers must work closely with homeowners to create a perfect home that serves their ever-evolving needs. That is…

The Hamptons is a setting where there is no shortage of opulent homes that take their homeowners away from constant urban rush. But the Amagansett House is a touch different from the others in the neighborhood both on the outside…