My Property Life

The Bjarke Ingels Group–designed MÉCA opens in Bordeaux, France, with toasts, a grand tour, and a rooftop party. Back in 2006, Alain Rousset, president of the Regional Council of Aquitaine, called for a creative hub that could host three key…

August Hotel, a former Augustinian cloister, became a modern-day sanctuary under the guidance of legendary Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen in his first-ever hotel project. See more on Dwell.com: August Hotel – Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, Belgium Homes near Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, Belgium…

No matter what your style is, we guarantee you'll love one of the hundreds of lighting fixtures that are up to 75 percent off until Sunday, June 30. Lumens is a one-stop shop for modern lighting, furniture, and decor needs—so…

There are few occasions when you feel like packing your bags and taking the next flight to a destination as soon as you see the image of an amazing getaway. The Bamboo House in Bali is one such amazing setting…

Known as a great place for the idyllic Tasmanian holiday, Shearwater, Australia is a setting where you can find relaxation and the fresh breeze of ocean greeting you at every turn. Not too far away from one of its more…

Built in 1949, this steel prefab in Minneapolis is a blast from the past—not to mention a rare midcentury gem. Between 1948 and 1950, the Lustron Corp. built prefabricated metal homes across the U.S. as part of an effort to…

The Rat Pack partied here. Originally built by William F. Harrah, the owner of Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino, Villa Harrah is a legendary 1963 estate set on the most prominent and coveted lakefront spot in Lake Tahoe. The…

Whatever budget you’re working with for your kitchen renovation, here are the best appliance suites that combine style and performance. Whether you’re building a new kitchen or giving it the upgrade it deserves, these kitchen appliance packages give you the…

Nothing creates a more beautiful and relaxing garden than the perfect balance of elements. Be it the eastern philosophy of feng shui or more contemporary approach to design that takes about living closer to nature, water is an essential part…

An amplified version of the architect’s arched pavilion in New Canaan, Beck House has been expertly renovated and put back on the market. Philip Johnson’s Beck House in Dallas is opulent, intriguing, and, thanks to a recent renovation, a bit…

You'd never guess this eclectic 1950s home started out as a humdrum municipal garage. In the late 1950s, acclaimed architect Paul Rudolph transformed an ordinary, oversized garage into a brilliant home, now known as the Rudolph House. While the beloved…

Prefab construction makes it possible for SAA Arquitectura + Territorio to build this impressive retreat in a remote region. In wild, rugged Patagonia, Chilean architectural firm SAA Arquitectura + Territorio has crafted a comfortable and contemporary home in a notoriously…

52 square meters of space might not seem like much when you are planning for your perfect home. But this gorgeous apartment in Lodz, Poland makes most of the limited room on offer as it adds to the existing room…

A guest house that has a distinctly contemporary character and yet seamlessly integrates both with the main house that is more traditional and a lush green garden, the Paddock Brow Guesthouse does it all! Designed by Blee Halligan Architects for…

From the home of Charles and Ray Eames to Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul, these interiors span dozens of countries and a broad range of show-stopping styles. Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century is a 400-page compendium of the most…

Every stay at this colorful converted church helps Nashville’s homeless community with free housing, showers, and meals. Separated from downtown by the Cumberland River, artsy East Nashville is one of the city’s most animated neighborhoods, packed with restaurants, bars, and…

The project aims in creating an economically modest built form for an agriculturist and his family. Abstraction of urban farming could be seen in both exterior and interior spaces. The design uses the natural light and the built form to…

This was a 285 s.f. rear yard addition to an existing house, adding a family/dining room out back, and a roof deck above. It sits a half-floor below the main floor, allowing easy access to the backyard, and its new…