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Architecture as Described through Sight Lines: Hans Vredeman de Vries’ Perspective, 1604

Hans Vredeman de Vries (1527 – c. 1607) was a Renaissance architect from the Netherlands, best known for his printed works. In 1604, he published his most renowned tome, which offers a rich visual exploration of the possibilities of linear…

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Inside Rhett & Jessie McLaughlin’s Whimsical North Carolina Cabin | Open Door | Architectural Digest

Today, AD is welcomed by Rhett and Jessie McLaughlin to tour their woodland cabin in North Carolina. After 15 years living in Los Angeles, where Jessie runs her design firm, Jessie Lane Interiors, and Rhett co-leads Mythical Entertainment, the couple…

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A Japanese-Inspired Renovation of a Modernist Icon (House Tour)

A Japanese-inspired renovation breathes new life into a mid-century home through a seamless interplay of architecture, nature and cultural nuance. Located in north-east Los Angeles, Glass Ridge House is the transformation of a Ray Kappe-designed residence originally built in 1964.…

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Leibal — DO. House

DO. House is a minimal home located in Kortrijk, Belgium, designed by Simon de Burbure. The first glimpse reveals everything and nothing at once – a house that seems to emerge from the hillside like a natural outcrop, its brick…

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Inside Alejandro Fernández and Karla Laveaga’s Mexico Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest

Today, AD is welcomed by Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández and his partner Karla Laveaga to tour their home. The house, located in Guadalajara, was designed by architect Andrés Casillas, a disciple and friend of legendary Mexican architect Luis Barragán. Out…

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Inside a Garden House With a Hidden Courtyard Inside (House Tour)

Vespa is a striking garden house situated on a canal-front site in Surfers Paradise in south-east Queensland. Designed by Habitat Studio Architects, the home responds to both its suburban setting and subtropical climate with a bold, industrial palette and refined…

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A Sun-Drenched Greenery-Filled Home in the Heart of East London

Tucked away behind a veil of Victorian terrace homes in Walthamstow, East London, Catching Sun House emerges as a hidden oasis rooted in sustainability and biophilic design. Conceived and realized by architect Mark Shaw of Studioshaw as his personal residence,…

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F5: Leta Sobierajski Talks Giant Pandas, Sculptural Clothing + More

When Leta Sobierajski enrolled in college, she already knew what she was meant to do, and she didn’t settle for anything less. “When I went to school for graphic design, I really didn’t have a backup plan – it was…

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Leta Sobierajski Talks Giant Pandas, Sculptural Clothing + More

When Leta Sobierajski enrolled in college, she already knew what she was meant to do, and she didn’t settle for anything less. “When I went to school for graphic design, I really didn’t have a backup plan – it was…

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Inside Michael Shannon’s Cozy Brooklyn Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest

Today, AD is welcomed by actor Michael Shannon to tour his cozy Brooklyn home inside a converted church. Instantly drawn to its warmth and intimate size, Shannon knew it was the perfect space for him and his two daughters. With…

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Leibal — House Between Two Rivers

House Between Two Rivers is a minimal home located in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, designed by Sebastián Mancera + Taller 3000. This is architecture as earth-holding, where hammered concrete retaining walls become the primary gesture. The material choice speaks to…

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Landscape Designer Answers Garden Questions From Instagram | Q&AD | Architectural Digest

Today on Architectural Digest, we’re joined by AD100 landscape designer Carlos Campos Morera of Geoponika to tackle your top plant and garden questions. Does talking to your plants actually do anything? How do you know which plants are safe for…

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You Will Never Expect What’s Behind This Door (House Tour)

You will never expect what’s behind this door – a phrase that perfectly captures the quiet impact of Little Chester House, a Brisbane home where design, detail and discovery unfold layer by layer. Located in the riverside Queensland suburb of…

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Ridge House

Ridge House is a minimal home located in Upstate New York, designed by Worrell Yeung. The 128-foot gabled structure emerges from its Columbia County ridgeline like a contemporary interpretation of the vernacular barn, yet its board-formed concrete walls and expansive…

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Margot Robbie’s Barbie Furniture

Margot Robbie kept a boardroom’s worth of chairs from the Barbie set and repurposed them in her LuckyChap offices. Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! → https://bit.ly/4jBCUMl Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest…

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The Orb on Google’s Campus Is a Living Algorithm in Architectural Form

Installations on corporate campuses are often more than just eye candy. They’re a preview of the company’s ethos, a physical expression of how they think and create. So it’s no surprise that Google’s latest architectural addition doesn’t just stand out…

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Summerhouse in Vollerup

Summerhouse in Vollerup is a minimal home located in Vollerup Strand, Denmark, designed by Høyer Arkitektur. The structure’s elongated form operates as both shelter and frame, its glulam grid construction creating a rhythm that echoes the surrounding forest’s natural cadence.…

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This House is a Quiet Escape in the Middle of the City (House Tour)

Tucked into the tightly gridded streets of Paddington, Sydney, this house is a quiet escape from the immediacy of its urban surrounds. Designed by MCK Architects in collaboration with Alwill Interiors, Equanimity unfolds as a meditative response to both site…