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Flat Iron-like skyscraper by Alloy nears completion in Brooklyn

Architect and developer Alloy has released images of its glass-clad Brooklyn skyscraper, which has a “wedding cake-like” shape and will reportedly run on all-electric power. The residential skyscraper, called 505 State Street after its location in downtown Brooklyn, has already…

Interior Design

Understanding Loft Living: What Is a Loft and Its Allure?

When you hear the word ‘loft,’ what springs to mind? Is it spacious open-plan living, high ceilings, and industrial elements, or perhaps the creative flair and modern aesthetic that such spaces often embody? Lofts have become the epitome of contemporary…

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Architect Transforms a 1970’s San Francisco Home Into An Art-Filled Oasis (House Tour)

Redwood House sits on a hillside in San Francisco’s charming Noe Valley. Originally designed in the 1970s by prominent local architect Albert Lanier, the house has undergone an extensive yet sympathetic renovation by Studio Terpeluk, ushering the home into a…

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Luxurious Residence Breaks Boundaries of Conventional Design | The Cresta

The Cresta is a single-family residence designed and entirely built with cast-in-place concrete on a lot in the Lower Hermosa region of La Jolla, California. The house features three floors accentuated by floor-to-ceiling glass and extensive open spaces to the…

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Amagansett’s Stony Hill: A Contemporary Homage to History and Nature

Stony Hill, a project completed by Bates Masi, stands as a testament to the rich history of Amagansett, an early English and Dutch settlement on Long Island’s East End. Nestled between meadow and woodland, this home for a young family…

Design | Interior Design

Concrete Collaborative Gives Terrazzo + Brick a Modern Makeover

How many ways can terrazzo be reinvented? As it turns out, the limit does not exist – not if Concrete Collaborative has something to say about it. The California-based manufacturer had a busy 2023 unveiling its latest collaborations and is…

Architecture

One Ticket to Ray Romano’s Home Theater Please

Ray Romano’s home theater looks like the perfect place to snuggle up with a movie. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34…

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Robert Blaser Continues Graves’ Legacy With Experiential Design

Robert Blaser, AIA, Principal, and Design Practice Leader at Michael Graves Architecture (MG), finds himself in the unique position of having been mentored by the firm’s namesake. (Fun fact – Blaser was an aerospace engineer prior to becoming an architect!)…

Interior Design

Creative Ways to Conceal Your Hidden Litter Box

Having a pet cat brings joy and companionship, but dealing with the litter box can be a challenge. Fortunately, the concept of hidden litter boxes has gained popularity as a solution to this issue. Not only do hidden litter boxes…

Property-design

12 Must-Know Tips for Placing Furniture Like a Designer – Decorilla Online Interior Design

Ever wondered why some rooms just feel ‘right’? Discover the art of placing furniture like a design pro. We’ll guide you through the secrets of arranging your space for maximum style and functionality, transforming your home into a masterpiece of…

Architecture

CAZA employs passive cooling for concrete FR House in the Philippines

New York studio CAZA has completed a cast-concrete house in the Philippines, aiming to optimise passive cooling and natural ventilation. FR House comprises a series of “concrete cubes” that facilitate cross-ventilation and regulate the building’s temperature at the warmest times…

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Multiple Aesthetic Effects with Brutalist Influences | Sky Villa

Located in Nha Trang, a coastal city on the southeast coast of Vietnam, this vacation home boasts an exceptionally privileged location. Carved into the hill, the Sky Villa enjoys a unique ocean view, overlooking the bay and mountains in the…

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This is Exactly What I’ve been Looking for! A PREFAB HOME that’s Available NOW!!

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for, a modern prefab home that’s being built in America and available now. Last week a took a quick trip over to Spanish Fork, Utah to see a modular home provider that’s been…

Architecture

H. Wieners and P. Treutleins’ Catalogue of Mathematical Models…

After last week’s post on Man Ray’s photographs of equation models from the Institut Poincaré in Paris, here are four illustrations (plus the cover) from the book “Verzeichnis von H. Wieners und P. Treutleins Sammlungen mathematischer Modelle für Hochschulen, höhere…

Interior Design

Simple Outdoor Kitchen Ideas to Enhance Your Backyard

Creating an outdoor kitchen can significantly enhance your outdoor living experience. With the right design ideas and execution, you can transform your backyard into a functional and stylish cooking and entertaining space. Ready to add a touch of AI magic…

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Incredible Car-Free Eco Village Will Overlook Lake Geneva

Switzerland’s Lake Geneva district will be home to an incredible green architecture project when The Greenhouses takes shape. Designed by Vincent Callebaut Architectures, this car-free eco-village will include 480 low-consumption homes set within a large urban park. It’s a beautiful…

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Spacious Terrace for Contemplating the Dam | Pier House

The house was designed for a family and friends with the desire to contemplate nature, engage in sports, and enjoy leisure activities by Jurumirim Dam in the municipality of Avaré/SP, located 270km from São Paulo. The total construction encompasses 1,300m2…

Architecture

Atelier KOMA creates concrete chapel to offer “separation from the secular world”

An elevated box formed of exposed concrete forms the Meditation Chapel in Incheon, South Korea, designed by local studio Atelier Koma and architect Lee Eunsok. Located near the coast of Gangwha County, the chapel sits at the top of a…