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Leibal — Villa Ottsjö

Villa Ottsjö is a minimalist home located in Ottsjö, Sweden, designed by Note. In the rugged terrain where snow-laden winds sweep across the Swedish mountains, three pitched-roof volumes emerge from the landscape like a thoughtful conversation between architecture and nature.…

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This Coastal House Will Make You Rethink Beach Homes Forever (House Tour)

Cliff House, situated in Portsea on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, is a striking architectural stone form that harmonises beautifully with the rugged landscape of Port Phillip Bay. This coastal house’s aesthetic “was to be a beach house – but a beach…

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Iconic Portland House Made Famous in Twilight Is a LEGO Set

Twilight movie fans and LEGO enthusiasts alike now have the chance to recreate one of the most recognizable homes in modern cinema. The Cullen House, an architectural design located in Portland, Oregon, has been transformed into an official LEGO set,…

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Inside the Set of ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ | Set Tour | Architectural Digest

Today, AD joins production designer Kave Quinn to tour the set of ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.’ As Bridget, played by Renée Zellweger, embarks on life as a single mom, she’s traded in her iconic Borough Market apartment for…

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Leibal — Field House

Field House is a minimal home located in West Sussex, United Kingdom, designed by Wilkinson King Architects. At 2.6 meters tall and carved from a single piece of Valanges stone, it stands as both sentinel and symbol of Field House’s…

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Inside a Tropical Garden Home That Connects You to Nature (House Tour)

A tropical garden home and art studio, Taroona House’s steep forestland context is translated into a compelling interior. Crafted by Archier – whose design director earned a place on the coveted Dulux Study Tour – the residence confidently reflects the…

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Inside An Open Plan Home With a Hidden Roof Garden (House Tour)

Rosebery Residence is a revitalised Californian bungalow home with a hidden roof garden. Combining classic charm with contemporary sensibilities, David Parsons Architect celebrates the outdoors and natural light while providing an urban oasis for a busy, young professional couple. The…

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Michigan House Designed for a Collector of Whiskey + Porsches

In Birmingham, Michigan, a northern suburban neighborhood of Detroit, a distinctive residence redefines the relationship between architecture, privacy, and display. Designed by Khanna Schultz, the House for a Collector project caters to a collector with a passion for rare Porsches…

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How a College Laboratory Became One America’s Most Influential Brutalist Buildings

The Richards Medical Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania became one of the most influential brutalist buildings in America and paved the way for the influx of brutalist buildings you find on college campuses today. Want even more AD? Subscribe…

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Leibal — Lee Terrace

Lee Terrace is a minimal home located in London, United Kingdom, designed by Mailen Design. A shaft of light pierces through the carefully positioned skylight, casting geometric shadows across the exposed concrete ceiling of Lee Terrace – a moment that…

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Leibal — Newton Park Place

Newton Park Place is a minimalist home located in London, United Kingdom, designed by ROAR. In the leafy London suburb of Chislehurst, a humble material choice tells a compelling story of architectural evolution. Here, where Ernest Newton’s Victorian craftsmanship once…

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The Wedge(wood) House Breathes New Life Into a 1970s Classic

In Seattle’s historic Wedgwood neighborhood, a 1970s home has been revitalized for modern living, thanks to a collaboration between Best Practice Architecture and Ainslie-Davis, a family-owned contracting firm with a sentimental connection to the property. The home, originally crafted by…

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This Cabin In The Woods Will Leave You Speechless (House Tour)

Nestled between the forest and the ocean on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Te Arai Beach House manifests as a contemporary cabin in the woods. “The power of the site when we first visited was in the…

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How Chicago Inspired The Emerald City in ‘Wicked’

Production designer Nathan Crowley breaks down how he included Americana references in the Oscar-nominated sets of ‘Wicked’. 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?…

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Architecture for Dogs, Tear-off Calendars, Organization + More

As a dog owner, lover, and self-proclaimed professional DIY-er, I bookmarked so many blueprints from this exhibition! Architecture for Dogs is such a unique celebration of our furry companions, showcasing creative and functional designs that go beyond traditional pet spaces.…

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A 1913 Mansion Transformed Into The Perfect Family Home (House Tour)

The historic Goldwyn House, a mansion transformed in Hollywood, is the indisputable cornerstone of The Future Perfect’s ever-compelling pursuits. David Alhadeff, who founded pre-eminent design gallery The Future Perfect in 2003, is widely considered as having pioneered the residential concept…

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The ‘Friends’ Apartment is Designed All Wrong–But Feng Shui Can Fix It

Monica Geller’s apartment in ‘Friends’ is iconic to sitcom fans, but could it have better feng shui? Today, AD welcomes interior designer and feng shui practitioner Julie Khuu to see how she would redesign this famous apartment to invite good…

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The Unexpected Things In Architect William Smart’s Own Home

Uncover the unexpected things in architect William Smart’s own home, Stokes 14. Perhaps one of the most striking of the unexpected things in architect William Smart’s home is its vaulted volume. “When people walk into the space they are often…