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The Nasayem House Brings Wind, Light, and Natural Materials to Saadiyat Island

On Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, the Nasayem house by A Work of Substance offers a modern sanctuary inspired by desert winds, light, and cultural heritage. Spanning nearly 19,400 square feet, this private residence is shaped not only by architectural…
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Why This Modern House Is the Perfect Escape From Modern Life (House Tour)

Set on the tranquil shores of Lake Hayes, this modern house demonstrates how architecture can restore calm amid dramatic alpine scenery. North-facing to panoramic views over the water, the site looks to rolling hills and snow-capped ranges, establishing a grounded…
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Villa CN

Villa CN is a minimalist villa located in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, designed by Van Damme-Vandeputte. The project represents a compelling case study in how contemporary Belgian architecture can honor regional coastal traditions while establishing an entirely modern spatial language. Set within…
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A Minimalist Transformation of a Cartagena Neighborhood Home

In the Barrio de la Concepción neighborhood of Cartagena, Spain, architecture studio meii estudio has reimagined a modest 1960s residence into a minimalist example of contemporary design. Named Casa Cruda, the project embraces both preservation and renewal, resulting in a…
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Leibal — Devon Bay House

Devon Bay House is a minimal home located in North Devon District, United Kingdom, designed by McLean Quinlan. The house emerges from its steeply sloping site like a natural geological formation, its soft arc echoing the undulating rhythm of the…
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5 Hours of Celebrity House Tours | Architectural Digest

Open Door has been taking you inside the homes of your favorite celebrities for years, giving you a glimpse into how they live. We’ve rounded up 24 episodes for you to binge-watch at your pleasure, from Dakota Johnson to Kendall…
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How An Abandoned Church Became New York’s Most Intriguing Home (House Tour)

In the heart of Harlem, a historic rectory has been carefully reimagined into New York’s most intriguing home, blending restoration with thoughtful design. Once a residence for priests, the building had fallen into disrepair before being entrusted to GRT Architects,…
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Moody Tones Meet Mid-Century Vibes in This Texas Home

Contemporary architecture often references ideals from modernism – canonical elements like clean lines, open plans, and material honesty – further tempered to suit current tastes and needs. This Highland Park residence, designed by SmithArc with interiors by Joshua Rice, belongs…
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Pura Vida Is a Modern Floating Home on Seattle’s Portage Bay

Seattle’s Portage Bay has a new architectural landmark – a floating home designed by Dyna Builders in collaboration with Hoshide Wanzer Architects. Rooted in the Costa Rican concept of pura vida, the appropriately named Pura Vida Floating Home celebrates simplicity,…
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Thatched Summer House

Thatched Summer House is a minimalist residence located in North Zealand, Denmark, designed by KHR Architects in collaboration with Garde Hvalsøe. The first light of dawn filters through the Japanese rice paper door, casting a honey-colored glow across the Oregon…
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Inside A Home Where Architecture and Innovation Intersect (House Tour)

Set in a quiet pocket of the Stanford University campus, this is a home where architecture balances clarity with complexity. Reimagined by Jensen Architects with interiors by Johanna Grawunder, the house unfolds as a seamless interplay between innovation, adaptability and…
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Casa Plaj

Casa Plaj is a minimal home located in Lourinhã, Portugal, designed by extrastudio. The architects approached this steep coastal site with surgical precision, creating a cruciform platform that barely kisses the sloping terrain. Four load-bearing walls support this elevated podium,…
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Lainey Wilson Doesn’t Follow Trends

Lainey Wilson describes the design philosophy behind her Nashville home. Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! → https://bit.ly/4jBCUMl Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 Read another article:Botany as an…
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Why is Christopher Meloni’s Home Full of Baseball Bats?

While starring in Law & Order: SVU, Christopher Meloni was gifted a baseball bat ahead of his daughter’s birth, and since then, his collection has grown. Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! →…
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House with Internal View

House with Internal View is a minimalist home located in Venice, Italy, designed by MIDE architetti. The house unfolds as two concrete volumes of differing heights, their arrangement creating what the architects describe as “fluid, airy, yet intimate spaces.” This…
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Don’t Bring Filth into Riz Ahmed’s Home

Riz Ahmed takes hygiene very seriously in his home. Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! → https://bit.ly/4jBCUMl Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 Read another article:Botany as an Artistic…
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Leibal — Mount Martha House

Mount Martha House is a minimal residence located by the Mornington Peninsula in Australia, designed by Victoria Merrett Architects. The weathered timber cladding of Mount Martha House catches the morning light like driftwood polished by decades of salt air, its…
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How Nature Shapes Great Architecture and Design with Rob Mills Architecture (Design Masterclass)

Demonstrating how nature shapes great architecture and design, Rob Mills Architecture crafts homes grounded in land, performance and longevity. With a considered approach to both urban and remote settings, the practice believes that the quality of architecture is inseparable from…